Emergency Management and Planning AAS Degree
Completion of this curriculum prepares you for:
- Entry into a career in emergency management and planning.
- Promotion within an emergency service agency or the private sector.
- Advancement to a four-year college in pursuit of a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Public Administration with emphasis in Emergency Management and Planning.
Emphasis is placed on modern emergency management and planning techniques as currently practiced by the public and private sectors. The ability to perform essential work in a disaster requires unique skills and knowledge of emergency management and planning. These skills are covered in depth. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recognizes this program as one of the pioneering programs in the country. The emergency management and planning courses are available over the Internet, providing flexibility and avoiding lengthy and costly travel. It is highly recommended that anyone new to the field of Emergency Management start by taking EMP 101 and EMP 105.
Information: www.rrcc.edu/emergency-management-planning
Requirements
Required Courses
Choose 10 courses from below:
| EMP 101 | Emergency Management | 3 |
| EMP 105 | Emergency Planning | 3 |
| EMP 106 | Exercise Design Evaluation | 3 |
| EMP 107 | Emerg Op Center & Comm | 3 |
| EMP 109 | Incident Command Systems | 3 |
| EMP 240 | Leadership and Influence | 3 |
| EMP 242 | Effective Communication | 3 |
| EMP 247 | Decision Making in a Crisis | 3 |
| EMP 244 | Developing Volunteer Resources | 3 |
| EMP 250 | Business Emergency Management | 3 |
| EMP 291 | Public Information Officer | 0.25 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 30 |
Required General Education Courses
General Education Courses
See AAS Degree Requirements
Elective Courses (100 level or higher) Recommendations:
EMP, EMS, FST, LEA, CRJ, GIS, CIS, BUS, MAN, PRA
Total Credit Hours: 60