Overview and Award Outcomes
Overview
The Associate in Applied Science Degree in Emergency Management is designed for prepare students to work as lead emergency managers in public and private organizations. Courses address the management principles, public policies and best practices that are essential for any emergency management professional. The interdisciplinary design of the degree allows students to become familiar with a wide range of industry partners and response organizations. Students prepare to lead people, organizations, and multi-agency groups by taking courses in writing, communication, management, finance, politics, justice, and critical thinking.
After 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 problems
Recognize the roles and interactions of public and private organizations in relation to emergency management and determine how they could be best utilized
Explain the unique and varying roles, training, subcultures, and historical development, of public safety agencies
Apply basic supervisory and management skills
Demonstrate effective oral and written communication
Use basic mathematical and calculations to create and complete financial documents
Career Opportunities
Graduates may find emergency manager positions within a variety of organizations in the public and private sectors. Potential careers include emergency manager, risk manager, disaster communications, business continuity, homeland security professional, search and rescue, firefighting, law enforcement, and training and exercise officer.
Semester Sequence
Offered at Eden Prairie Only
First Semester
| FRPT1137 | Introduction to Fire and Emergency Services | 3 |
| FRPT1250 | Incident Command for Emergency Services | 3 |
| PWRK1001 | Introduction to Public Works Employment | 3 |
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| ENGL1070 | Technical Writing | 3 |
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| ENGL1100 | Writing and Research | 4 |
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| COMM1250 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| COMM1260 | Small Group Communication | 3 |
| COMM1280 | Public Speaking | 3 |
Second Semester
| EMSV1000 | Introduction to EMS Systems | 1 |
| FRPT2255 | Introduction to Homeland Security | 3 |
| FRPT2260 | Legal Aspects of Emergency Services | 3 |
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| POLI1000 | Introduction to American Government and Politics | 3 |
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| Technical Studies Electives | 6 |
Third Semester
| ACCT1000 | Introduction to Accounting | 3 |
| BUSN2055 | Principles of Management | 4 |
| FRPT1255 | Introduction to Emergency Management | 3 |
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| Technical Studies Electives | 5 |
Fourth Semester
| FRPT2250 | Incident Command for Emergency Managers | 3 |
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| SOCI1500 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
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| Choose one course from MnTC Goal Area 2 | 3 |
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| Technical Studies Electives | 5 |
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.
Choose a Total of: 16 Credits
Graduation (60 Credits)
Semester listings reflect the recommended sequence. Due to circumstances beyond our control, the information herein is subject to change without notice.
1/20/2023 : BP / EP 7423