Erie Community College, State University of New York

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

Program Description

The mission of the A.A.S. program in Emergency Management is to prepare individuals to respond to and be effective before, during, and after any local, statewide, or national emergency. In an increasingly complex world facing natural and human-induced disasters, individuals completing this curriculum will have an understanding of how individuals and organizations should respond during disasters. They will be able to face the specific challenges encountered by emergency responders and managers.

Individuals, firefighters, police officers, emergency medical personnel, and safety officers in both the public and the private sectors will be better prepared to offer practical strategies and methodologies for effective response. Learning activities will include the incident command system and the emergency operations center.

Graduates will be able to engage, facilitate, and encourage community and organizational disaster preparedness.

Degree: Associate in Applied Science
Hegis: 5508
Curriculum Code: 1741
Total Degree Credits: 66 - 67
Campus Location: South
Business & Public Service Division