Emergency Management Area of Concentration within Public Safety A.A.S.

The Emergency Management Area of Concentration within Public Safety A.A.S. provides students with an adaptable education in emergency management as an integral element of comprehensive public safety theory and practice. Complements a core of knowledge essential to all public safety fields with specialized coursework in preparedness, planning, and the skills necessary to organize and lead emergency management operations. Offers a flexible structure that allows students to pursue emergency management broadly, or to focus and extend their study of emergency management into any of several industry-relevant specialization areas.

As an AOC within the Public Safety A.A.S., coursework in this program is designed to integrate well with the Fire Service Administration and National Security & Intelligence AOCs. Students are encouraged to talk to the Program Manager or an advisor to help choose the most advantageous program for their academic or career interests.

Success in the program is defined by your ability to apply what you’ve learned in real-world scenarios. This program ensures that every student achieves the following core competencies:

• Coordinate and communicate information about emergency management procedures, processes, and activities to the public.
• Demonstrate the oral and written communications skills necessary to work in and facilitation partnerships between emergency management agencies and/or partner organizations.
• Explain the role of emergency management within, and its relationships with elements of, the U.S. national security, public safety, and political environments.
• Develop the leadership abilities necessary to direct and organize volunteers and professionals within emergency management agencies and their partner organizations.
• Explain the principles, frameworks, operations, and tools necessary to work effectively in a professional emergency management context.

Success starts with a solid plan. Your program's course sequence is designed to build your skills step-by-step. By following this plan, you ensure you're meeting all program requirements and staying on track.

Program Pathway