Emergency Management/GIS Department | A.A.S. Associate of Applied Science Degree | 2 years

Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:

• demonstrate critical thinking to identify and reduce disaster risk through a proactive, anticipatory and innovative approach for guiding public policy and the application of homeland security and emergency management framework and principles;
• identify the social determinants of risk, as both the risks for and the effects of disasters are socially produced;
• demonstrate knowledge in scientific processes, geographic configurations, social-cultural issues and interdependent relationships as they pertain to emergency management;
• explain communication and facilitation modes including evolving technologies and methods for disaster risk awareness, assessment, measurement and reduction for a broad spectrum of stakeholders;
• identify civic and legal processes, ethical considerations, policies and politics important in Emergency Management;
• develop an individual learning development plan.

Career opportunities include:

• emergency management directors
• emergency management coordinators
• emergency management specialists

Program Code: AAS.EMP

RELATED INSTRUCTION OUTCOMES

Computation (4 credits- see catalog for course list)

• Use appropriate mathematics to solve problems

Communication (1 course- WR-227Z Technical Writing)

• Read actively, think critically, and write purposefully and capably for professional audiences

Human Relations (1 course- COMM-218Z Interpersonal Communication)

• Engage in ethical communication processes that accomplish goals

Physical Education/Health/Safety/First Aid (1 credit- see catalog for course list)

• Use effective life skills to improve and maintain mental and physical wellbeing.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES

Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:

• demonstrate critical thinking to identify and reduce disaster risk through a proactive, anticipatory and innovative approach for guiding public policy and the application of homeland security and emergency management framework and principles;
• identify the social determinants of risk, as both the risks for and the effects of disasters are socially produced;
• demonstrate knowledge in scientific processes, geographic configurations, social-cultural issues and interdependent relationships as they pertain to emergency management;
• explain communication and facilitation modes including evolving technologies and methods for disaster risk awareness, assessment, measurement and reduction for a broad spectrum of stakeholders;
• identify civic and legal processes, ethical considerations, policies and politics important in Emergency Management;
• develop an individual learning development plan.