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Emergency Management Associate of Applied Science

 

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.

Program Requirements

Technical Studies Required 29 Credits

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
ACCT1000Introduction to Accounting

3

BUSN2055Principles of Management

4

EMSV1000Introduction to EMS Systems

1

FRPT1137Introduction to Fire and Emergency Services

3

FRPT1250Incident Command for Emergency Services

3

FRPT1255Introduction to Emergency Management

3

FRPT2250Incident Command for Emergency Managers

3

FRPT2255Introduction to Homeland Security

3

FRPT2260Legal Aspects of Emergency Services

3

PWRK1001Introduction to Public Works Employment

3

General Education Required 15 Credits

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
ENGL1070Technical Writing

3

or

ENGL1100Writing and Research

4

 

Choose one of the following:

COMM1250Interpersonal Communication

3

COMM1260Small Group Communication

3

COMM1280Public Speaking

3

 

POLI1000Introduction to American Government and Politics

3

SOCI1500Introduction to Criminal Justice

3

 

Choose one course from MnTC Goal Area 2

3

General Education Elective 0 Credits

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits

Technical Studies Elective 16 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 Associate in Applied Science Degree Credits 60

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits

Semester Sequence

Offered at Eden Prairie Only

First Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
FRPT1137Introduction to Fire and Emergency Services

3

FRPT1250Incident Command for Emergency Services

3

PWRK1001Introduction to Public Works Employment

3

 

ENGL1070Technical Writing

3

or

ENGL1100Writing and Research

4

 

Choose one of the following:

COMM1250Interpersonal Communication

3

COMM1260Small Group Communication

3

COMM1280Public Speaking

3

Total Credits  15

Second Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
EMSV1000Introduction to EMS Systems

1

FRPT2255Introduction to Homeland Security

3

FRPT2260Legal Aspects of Emergency Services

3

 

POLI1000Introduction to American Government and Politics

3

 

Technical Studies Electives

6

Total Credits  16

Third Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
ACCT1000Introduction to Accounting

3

BUSN2055Principles of Management

4

FRPT1255Introduction to Emergency Management

3

 

Technical Studies Electives

5

Total Credits  15

Fourth Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
FRPT2250Incident Command for Emergency Managers

3

 

SOCI1500Introduction to Criminal Justice

3

 

Choose one course from MnTC Goal Area 2

3

 

Technical Studies Electives

5

Total Credits  14

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: 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.

 

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