Homeland Security and Emergency Management A.S. Degree

Program Overview

The Homeland Security and Emergency Management Associate in Science (A.S.) degree at St. Petersburg College prepares students for careers in emergency management through online courses covering principles, critical thinking, and practical skills. The program includes core courses in emergency planning, crisis communication, and disaster recovery, along with electives in homeland security and public health emergencies. Graduates are equipped to pursue careers as emergency management directors, disaster relief coordinators, and homeland security specialists.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Homeland Security and Emergency Management Associate in Science (A.S.) degree at St. Petersburg College is recognized nationally as the first of its kind in the United States, offered entirely online. This program prepares students for careers in emergency management by providing them with the knowledge and skills to write emergency plans, communicate as crisis advisors, solve problems facing response teams, plan and execute emergency operations, use federal, state, and local mitigation programs effectively, recover from disasters, and provide emergency management public education.

Objectives:

• Provide students with a comprehensive understanding of emergency management principles and practices
• Develop students' critical thinking and problem-solving skills in the context of emergency situations
• Prepare students for careers in emergency management or related fields

Outline:

The Homeland Security and Emergency Management A.S. degree program consists of the following courses:

• Core Courses:
• EGM 2043: Emergency Management
• EGM 2141: Crisis Communication
• EGM 2241: Incident Management
• EGM 2341: Mitigation Planning
• EGM 2441: Disaster Recovery
• EGM 2541: Emergency Education
• Electives:
• EGM 2641: Homeland Security
• EGM 2741: Public Health Emergencies
• EGM 2942: Special Topics in Emergency Management

Assessment:

The Homeland Security and Emergency Management A.S. degree program uses a variety of assessment methods to evaluate student learning, including:

• Exams
• Quizzes
• Projects
• Presentations
• Research papers

Teaching:

The Homeland Security and Emergency Management A.S. degree program is taught by a team of experienced faculty members who are experts in their field. The program uses a variety of teaching methods, including:

• Lectures
• Discussions
• Case studies
• Simulations
• Field trips

Careers:

Graduates of the Homeland Security and Emergency Management A.S. degree program can pursue a variety of careers in emergency management, including:

• Emergency Management Directors
• First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers
• Emergency Planners
• Disaster Relief Coordinators
• Homeland Security Specialists