Wayne Community College – Associate in Applied Science Degree and Certificate in Emergency Management Technology

Wayne Community College offers an Associate in Applied Science degree in

Emergency Management Technology. The program prepares students to deliver emergency services with both technical and managerial skills. The curriculum includes investigative principals, hazardous materials, emergency agency operations and use of the latest planning and management software in the field. As a graduate, students could work in ambulance service providers, fire/rescue agencies, law enforcement, fire marshal offices, emergency management services, emergency medical services, industrial firms, educational institutions, and other government agencies. Students can expect an average entry-level salary of $20,000. This program prepares students to success through lectures, discussions, labs, and Work-Based Learning work experiences.

This program can be completed via on-line course work. Some credit may be given in lieu of Firefighter credit already completed such as Firefighter 1 and 2 and Hazmat, please contact the Program Coordinator for further information.

Curriculum Courses by Semester:

Emergency Management Technology Degree (A55460)
Emergency Management Technology/Management Certificate (C55460M)

Associate Degree requirements:

First Semester
ACA 111 / Student Success / (1)
CIS 110 / Introduction to Computers / (3)
CJC 170 / Critical Incident Management / (3)
ENG 111 / Expository Writing / (3)
EPT 120 / Sociology of Disaster / (3)
FIP 120 / Introduction to Fire Protect / (3)
Second Semester
ENG 112 / Writing Research / (3)
FIP 128 / Detection and Investigation / (3)
EPT 140 / Emergency Management / (3)
FIP 256 / Municipal Public Relations / (3)
MAT 143 / Quantitative Literacy / (3)
Summer Term
FIP 176 / Hazardous Materials Operations / (4)
Third Semester
CJC 232 / Civil Liabilities / (3)
EPT 130 / Mitigation of Preparedness / (3)
EPT 220 / Terrorism and Emergency Management / (3)
FIP 228 / Local Government Finance / (3)
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective / (3)
Fourth Semester
EPT 210 / Response and Recovery / (3)
EPT 275 / Emergency OperationsCenter Management / (3)
FIP 152 / Fire Protection / (3)
FIP 276 / Managing Fire Services / (3)
POL 130 / State and Local Government / (3)
Total Credit Hours: 65

Certificate Requirements:

First Semester
EPT 140 / Emergency Management / (3)
FIP 256 / Municipal Public Relations / (3)
CJC 170 / Critical Inc Management for Public Safety / (3)
Second Semester
EPT 220 / Terrorism and Emergency Management / (3)
EPT 275 / Emergency Operations Center Management / (3)
CJC 232 / Civil Liability / (3)
Total Credit Hours: 18

Wayne Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and is a member of the North Carolina Community College System.

For more information:

Contact: Brad Lanier

WayneCommunity College

3000 Wayne Memorial Drive

PO Box 8002

Goldsboro, NC 27534

Phone: 919-739-6804

Fax: 919-731-2009

Email:

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