Department Chair
2204 Hull Rd., Fayetteville, NC 28303
Academic Advisor
2201 Hull Rd., Fayetteville, NC 28303
What to Expect:
Course Work
The Emergency Management curriculum is designed to provide students with a foundation of technical and professional knowledge needed for emergency services delivery in local and state government agencies. Study involves both management and technical aspects of law enforcement, fire protection, emergency medical services, and emergency planning.
Course work includes classroom and laboratory exercises to introduce the student to various aspects of emergency preparedness, protection, and enforcement. Students will learn technical and administrative skills such as investigative principles, hazardous materials, codes, standards, emergency agency operations, and finance.
Career Paths
Employment opportunities include:
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Ambulance Services
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Educational Institutions
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Emergency Management Offices
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Fire/Rescue Agencies
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Fire Marshal Offices
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Industrial Firms
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Law Enforcement Agencies
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Other Government Agencies
Employed persons should have opportunities for skilled and supervisory-level positions.
Fact Sheet for Emergency Management’s Associate, Diploma & Certificate Programs
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Associate Degree
Emergency Management Technology (A55460)
Program Length: 5 Semesters
Prerequisite: High School Diploma & Algebra I
Award: Associate in Applied Science
Certificates
Disaster Management Certificate (C55460C3)
Program Length: 2 Semesters
Prerequisite: High School Diploma & Placement Test Equivalent
Award: Certificate
Emergency Management Certificate (C55460C1)
Program Length: 2 Semesters
Prerequisite: High School Diploma & Placement Test Equivalent
Award: Certificate
Incident Management Certificate (C55460C2)
Program Length: 2 Semesters
Prerequisite: High School Diploma & Placement Test Equivalent
Award: Certificate
High School Connections
Emergency Management Certificate (C55460H1)
Program Length: 2 Semesters
Prerequisite: Placement Test Equivalent
Award: Certificate
Disaster Management Certificate (C55460H2)
Program Length: 1 Semester
Prerequisite: Placement Test Equivalent
Award: Certificate