Emergency Management and Public Safety
OCCUPATIONAL MAJOR
Curriculum Code No. 2178
This major is primarily designed for job preparedness. Students who are considering transferring to a four-year college should be aware that decisions on transferability of courses are made by the four-year colleges and differ from school to school. Students should contact the Transfer Services Office early in their academic program to determine which courses will transfer to the college of their choice.
Department of Social & Behavioral Science
Founders 210A • Phone (215) 968-8060
The Emergency Management and Public Safety Associate's Degree in Emergency Management/Public Safety prepares the student for the challenges faced in providing fire, police, emergency medical, and emergency management services within various levels of government. Graduates may be employed in positions with job titles such as emergency management coordinator, assistant emergency management coordinator, public safety director, fire fighter, safety professional and air/rail and port security coordinator.
Graduates of this program are able to:
- perform technically;
- interpret, analyze, and solve problems related to disasters;
- work effectively as a team member;
- develop pre planning strategies;
- identify and implement modern concepts and practices in emergency management;
- adapt to changes in technology and regulations; and
- seek professional certification in Emergency Management.
Degree Course Requirements
| COMM105 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| COMM110 | Effective Speaking4 | 3 |
| COMP110 | English Composition I A,D,1 | 3 |
| COMP114 | Technical Writing D,2 | 3 |
| CHEM101 | Chemistry A D | 4 |
| MATH110 | Mathematics for Technology A,D,3 | 3 |
| PSYC110 | Introduction to Psychology 5 | 3 |
| SPAN110 | Elementary Spanish I 6 | 3 |
| INTG285 | Integration of Knowledge B,D,9 | 3 |
| PUBS101 | Introduction to Emergency Management/Public Safety | 3 |
| PUBS102 | Hazardous Materials Management and Environmental Protection | 3 |
| PUBS103 | Emergency Services Human Resources Management | 3 |
| PUBS104 | Crisis Management and Critical Incident Stress D | 3 |
| PUBS105 | Emergency Services Fiscal Administration | 3 |
| PUBS106 | Collateral Hazard Planning and Hazard Vulnerability Assessment D | 3 |
| PUBS107 | Emergency Management Exercise/Design and Disaster Recovery D | 3 |
| PUBS108 | Leadership and Influence in Emergency Response D | 3 |
| PUBS109 | Seminar in Emergency Management and Public Safety | 3 |
| Personal Health B,7 | 2 | |
| Elective C - Suggested elective from Criminal Justice or Fire Science | 3 | |
| 60 |
Recommended Semester Sequence
The recommended course sequence is designed for full-time students who average 15 credit hours per semester. Students may need more time to complete major requirements based on placement testing. This additional time will entail some adjustments to the sequence recommended.
| First Semester | ||
| COMM110 | Effective Speaking 4 | 3 |
| PUBS101 | Introduction to Emergency Management/Public Safety | 3 |
| COMP110 | English Composition I A,D,1 | 3 |
| CHEM101 | Chemistry A D | 4 |
| PSYC110 | Introduction to Psychology 5 | 3 |
| 16 | ||
| Second Semester | ||
| COMP114 | Technical Writing D,2 | 3 |
| MATH110 | Mathematics for Technology A,D,3 | 3 |
| PUBS102 | Hazardous Materials Management and Environmental Protection | 3 |
| PUBS103 | Emergency Services Human Resources Management | 3 |
| SPAN110 | Elementary Spanish I 6 | 3 |
| 15 | ||
| Third Semester | ||
| PUBS104 | Crisis Management and Critical Incident Stress D | 3 |
| PUBS105 | Emergency Services Fiscal Administration D | 3 |
| PUBS106 | Collateral Hazard Planning and Hazard Vulnerability Assessment D | 3 |
| Elective C | 3 | |
| 12 | ||
| Fourth Semester | ||
| INTG285 | Integration of Knowledge B,D,9 | 3 |
| COMM105 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| PUBS107 | Emergency Management Exercise/Design and Disaster Recovery D | 3 |
| PUBS108 | Leadership and Influence in Emergency Response D | 3 |
| PUBS109 | Seminar in Emergency Management and Public Safety | 3 |
| Personal Health B,7 | 2 | |
| 17 | ||
A Placement Testing Required
B Any Personal Health Course May Be Taken
C Any of the following may be chosen: FRSC 102, FRSC 104, FRSC 106, CRIJ 100, CRIJ 275
DCourse requires prerequisite.
1 Satisfies College Writing Level I
2 Satisfies College Writiing Level II
3 Satisfies College Level Mathematics or Science
4 Satisfies Creative Expression
5 Satisfies Social Perspectives
6 Satisfies Cultural Perspectives
7 Satisfies Personal Health
8 Satisfies Integration of Knowledge
9 Satisfies Writing Intensive Course
Credits exceeding the required minimum cannot be used to satisfy credits in other course requirements.
