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Emergency Management Principles (EP) Occupational Certificate

Overview and Award Outcomes

Overview

The Emergency Management Principles Certificate encompasses the foundational knowledge necessary for the student to address successfully the threats or hazards facing organizations today. Students within the certificate examine issues that arise prior to, during, and after a disaster or emergency and develop disaster relief plans for local, municipal, and government agencies. This program is designed for students seeking entry-level exposure to the emergency management field, as well as for professionals in industries such as fire science, homeland security, and emergency response administration who are seeking to bolster their emergency management background.

 

After successfully completing this award, students will have completed the required prerequisite training for the Minnesota Emergency Manager and Critical Infrastructure Planner certifications through the Minnesota Department of Homeland Security and various prerequisites to attended training at the national level through the National Domestic Preparedness Consortium. Additionally, students who complete the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Professional Development Series will earn a certificate from FEMA.

 

Award Outcomes

Display a core understanding of emergency management theory and concepts

Identify the components of the incident management system and integrate into daily work assignments and emergency operations

Demonstrate principles and best practices in incident management

Explain the theory and history of critical infrastructure and homeland security and apply lessons learned to modern problem

Career Opportunities

The student will have baseline knowledge to be employed in an entry level role as an emergency manager within public and private organizations.

Program Requirements

Technical Studies Required 12 Credits

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
FRPT1250Incident Command for Emergency Services

3

FRPT1255Introduction to Emergency Management

3

FRPT2250Incident Command for Emergency Managers

3

FRPT2255Introduction to Homeland Security

3

General Education Required 0 Credits

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits

General Education Elective 0 Credits

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits

Technical Studies Elective 4 Credits

Any Fire Protection (FRPT), Emergency Medical Services (EMSV), Peace Officer (POLC), or Public Works (PWRK) course that is not required for this award may be used as an elective.

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits

Total Occupational Certificate Credits 16

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits

Semester Sequence

Offered at Eden Prairie Only

First Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
FRPT1250Incident Command for Emergency Services

3

FRPT1255Introduction to Emergency Management

3

 

Technical Studies Electives

2

Total Credits  8

Second Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
FRPT2250Incident Command for Emergency Managers

3

FRPT2255Introduction to Homeland Security

3

 

Technical Studies Electives

2

Total Credits  8

Technical Studies Electives

Any Fire Protection (FRPT), Emergency Medical Services (EMSV), Peace Officer (POLC), or Public Works (PWRK) course that is not required for this award may be used as an elective.

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits

Choose a Total of: 4 Credits

Graduation (16 Credits)

Semester listings reflect the recommended sequence.  Due to circumstances beyond our control, the information herein is subject to change without notice.


1/18/2023 : BP / EP 7433