Emergency/Disaster Certificate (EMER)

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Emergency/Disaster Management
Certificate Program

All campuses, Evenings only

This fast-growing field presents opportunities for individuals who seek employment in various emergency management capacities This Program is based upon the Emergency Management Institute (EMI) for higher education and is designed to enhance the emergency/disaster management skills and knowledge of police, fire service, hospital personnel, business, security personnel, risk managers, etc.

All applicants must have a high school diploma or GED.

NOTE:

Students must be accepted to the Program before enrolling in any Major Requirement courses.

General Policies

See important general policies on the main Health Sciences page on academic progress, advanced standing, background check, CPR certification, health insurance, health records, reinstatement, transportation and uniforms and equipment.

Requirements for Acceptance:

  • A completed admission application to the program
  • An official copy of high school transcript or GED, including date of graduation.
  • Completion of standardized test (Accuplacer) issued by CCRI through the office of Advising and Counseling
  • Reading competency of 75 percent or above is required on the reading comprehension test or completion of ENG 0890 with a grade of "B" or better

Program Requirements:

  • All courses must be completed with a "C" or better
  • See www.ccri.edu for grades/GPA requirements for progression in this program.
Certificate Requirements

P - This course has a prerequisite. See Course Descriptions section for class hours, prerequisites and corequisites.

COURSE NO. COURSE TITLE CREDITS
EMER 1000   Fundamentals of Emergency Management 3
EMER 1010 OR
EMER 1020		   Understanding Terrorism OR
Basic Concepts of Emergency  Preparedness for Bioterrorism		 3
GEOL 1030   Natural Disasters 3
ENGL 2100*   Technical Writing 3
EMER 1030 P Disaster Response Operations Management 3
EMER 1040 OR
EMER 1050
P		 Civilian and First Responders Impact from Disasters OR
Practicum/Externship		 3
    Total Certificate Credits 18

*Placement test required


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