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Program Title:

 Emergency Management 
Award Type: Associate in Applied Science Degree 
Award Name and Location: Emergency Management: Homeland Security (EP) 
Award Description: The Emergency Management: Homeland Security Associates of Applied Science Degree includes courses in emergency preparedness, management and planning, mitigation, hazardous materials, government continuity, management, volunteer resource development, leadership and decision making, public information, communications and terrorism and weapons of mass destruction. The curriculum meets the requirements of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The college expects to offer these courses to accommodate students who are looking for careers in private sector safety and planning positions, public emergency management and those who are currently employed and wish to update their skills and apply for emergency management certification by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management. 
Career Opportunities: The AAS Degree will provide the student the necessary knowledge and experience to handle job duties in the insurance industry, construction planning, industrial safety groups, consulting firms, along with the public safety sector opportunities. 

Technical Studies Required:

42 Credits
EMGT1100 Orientation to Emergency Management 3
EMGT1105 Introduction to Planning and Mitigation 3
EMGT1110 Emergency Management Command and Control 4
EMGT1115 Community Disaster Exercises 4
EMGT1120 Emergency Management Leadership and Communications 3
EMGT1125 Emergency Management Resource Management 3
EMGT2000 Flood Planning and Operation 3
EMGT2005 Emergency Management Decision Making 3
EMGT2010 Emergency Operations Management 3
EMGT2015 Mitigation and Recovery 3
EMGT2020 Grant Writing 1
FRPT1175 Hazardous Materials First Responder Operational 3
Select 2 of the following courses:
EMGT2025 Terrorism and Emergency Management 3
EMGT2030 Business and Industry Crisis Management 3
EMGT2035 Hazards Risk Management 3

General Education Required:

18 Credits
COMM2130 Public Speaking 3
COMM2050 Interpersonal Communication 3
or
COMM2060 Small Group Communication 3
CPLT1100 Essential Computer Applications 3
or
CPLT1200 Introduction to Macintosh 3
ENGL2121 Writing and Research 4
or
ENGL2125 Technical Writing 3
PHIL2100 Critical Thinking 3
or
PHIL2200 Ethics 3
SOCI2100 Introduction to Sociology 3
or
PSYC2300 General Psychology 3

General Education Electives:

0 Credits

Technical Studies Electives:

12 Credits
Recommended:
BUSN1051 Introduction to Management 4
BUSN1200 Managerial Communication 3
CCIS1000 Information Systems 3
CCIS2055 Project Management 3
CCIS2900 IT Systems Management 3
EMSV1100 Emergency Medical Technician - Basic 6
FRPT1140 Fire Department Administration Basic 2
FRPT2135 Fire Department Administration Advanced 3
FRPT2140 Managing Fire Department Personnel 3
 

Total Associate in Applied Science DegreeCredits 72

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