Citrus Community College Developing Associate of Science Degree in Emergency Management

Citrus College –Associate of Science Degree in Emergency Management and Homeland Security and a Certificate of Achievement

Citrus Community College offersan Associate of Science Degree in Emergency Management and Homeland Security and a Certificate of Achievement. The programs will provide both students and currently working emergency managers the required courses and learning domains to apply for employment with emergency management agencies, such as the local cities and county governments in California and non-profit organizations such as the American Red Cross, and federal agencies such as the Department of Homeland Security (FEMA). Additionally, those currently working in the field will have a recognized degree.

This degree requires meeting the Citrus College General Education and proficiency requirements combined with successful completion (grades of “C” and above) of the following major requirements:

Associate of Science Degree in Emergency Management and Homeland Security curriculum:

Required Courses (15 Units)

EMER162 / Principles of Emergency Management / (3 units)
EMER163 / Terrorism and Emergency Management / (3 units)
EMER164 / Managing Hazardous Materials Incidents / (3 units)
EMER166 / Emergency Planning and Methodology / (3 units)
EMER167 / Practical applications of Emergency Management / (3 units)

Plus a minimum of 6 units selected form the following

EMER168 / Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Management / (3 units)
ESCI180 / Introduction to Geographic Information Systems / (3 units)
HEAL161 / Emergency Medical Technician – Basic / (7 units)

Certificate of Achievement Curriculum:

Required Courses (12 Units)

EMER 162 / Principles of Emergency Management / (3 units)
EMER 163 / Terrorism and Emergency Management / (3 units)
EMER 164 / Managing Hazardous Materials Incidents / (3 units)
EMER 166 / Emergency Planning and Methodology / (3 units)

Plus a minimum of 3 units selected from the following

EMER 167 / Practical applications of Emergency Management / (3 units)
EMER168 / Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Management / (3 units)
ESCI180 / Introduction to Geographic Information Systems / (3 units)

Citrus College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).

For more information:

Contact: Cliff Hadsell, Ph.D., MPA-PARAMEDIC

Professor of (EMS) Education and Emergency Management

EMT Program Director

Citrus College

1000 West Foothill Blvd.

Glendora, CA 91741-1899

Phone: (626) 914-8755

Fax: (626) 914-8724

Email:

Additional Information: website:

Update: 12/07/15

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