Emergency Management
Associate Degree in Applied Science
What You’ll Learn
The Emergency Management associate degree program at Forsyth Tech prepares students for careers in emergency services. The curriculum covers both management and technical aspects of law enforcement, fire protection, emergency medical services, and emergency planning. Students learn investigative principles, hazardous materials, codes, emergency agency operations, and more. Graduates can find employment in various sectors, including ambulance services, fire/rescue agencies, law enforcement agencies, and government offices. There are opportunities for skilled and supervisory-level positions.
Outcomes
- Preparedness
- Response
- Mitigation
- Leadership
- Risk assessment
- Coordination
Curriculum & Class Schedule
Legend:
AComprehensive Articulation Agreement (This course is recommended for students transferring to a four-year university.)
LLocal Requirement
IInstructional Service Agreement
UUniversal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC)
GGlobal Distinction
RRequisite(s)
Disclaimer line: This is a suggested list. You will consult with an academic advisor to develop your exact curriculum, based on your interests and any credits you may already have obtained prior to arriving at Forsyth Tech.
CIS 110: Introduction to Computers
Credit Hours: 3
ENG 111: Writing and Inquiry
U G RCredit Hours: 3
EPT 120: Sociology of Disaster
Credit Hours: 3
EPT 140: Emergency Management
Credit Hours: 3
: Emergency Management Elective
Credit Hours: 3
ENG 112: Writing/Research in the Disc (Global)
U G RCredit Hours: 3
EPT 130: Mitigation & Preparedness
Credit Hours: 3
FIP 164: OSHA Standards
Credit Hours: 3
: Emergency Management Elective
Credit Hours: 3
Select one:
CJC 170: Critical Incident Mgmt Pub Saf
RCredit Hours: 3
EPT 150: Incident Management
Credit Hours: 3
: Social/Behavioral Science Elective
Credit Hours: 3
Select one:
MAT 110: Mathematical Measurement and Literacy
RCredit Hours: 3
MAT 143: Quantitative Literacy
U G RCredit Hours: 3
EPT 275: Emergency OPS Center Mgt
Credit Hours: 3
: Emergency Management Elective
Credit Hours: 3
: Emergency Management Elective
Credit Hours: 3
: Humanities/Fine Arts Elective
Credit Hours: 3
Select one:
EPT 124: EM Services Law & Ethics
Credit Hours: 3
FIP 152: Fire Protection Law
Credit Hours: 3
EPT 210: Response & Recovery
Credit Hours: 3
EPT 220: Terrorism and Emer Mgt
Credit Hours: 3
FIP 228: Local Govt Finance
Credit Hours: 3
POL 130: State & Local Government
Credit Hours: 3
: Emergency Management Elective
Credit Hours: 3
Legend:
AComprehensive Articulation Agreement (This course is recommended for students transferring to a four-year university.)
LLocal Requirement
IInstructional Service Agreement
UUniversal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC)
GGlobal Distinction
RRequisite(s)
- Emergency Management Specialist
- Emergency Planner
- Disaster Recovery Coordinator
- Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Coordinator
- Emergency Services Coordinator
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Forsyth Tech’s Northwest Campus is located at:
3111 Big Oaks Dr.,
King, NC 27021