Emergency Management AS - Emergency Management Concentration
Emergency Management - Emergency Management Concentration (AS 2438E)
Type of Award
AS - Associate in Science
Program Website
www.palmbeachstate.edu/programs/EmergencyMgmt
Program Description
This degree program prepares the student to work in a variety of fields requiring
expertise in the field of emergency management.
Emergency management personnel plan and direct disaster response or crisis management
activities, provide disaster preparedness training, and prepare emergency plans and
procedures for natural (e.g., hurricanes, floods, earthquakes), wartime, or technological
(e.g., nuclear power plant emergencies or hazardous materials spills) disasters or
hostage situations.
Upon completion, the student will be able to prepare and analyze damage assessments,
coordinate disaster response or crisis management activities, prepare emergency management
plans, have knowledge of homeland and border security initiatives, mitigate damages
from emergency events, and help public and private sector entities recover and resume
operations in a timely manner.
The program will provide the student with several national
certifications from the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA).
Program Learning Outcomes
For detailed information, visit
www.palmbeachstate.edu/learningoutcomes/Program-Learning-Outcomes.
Admission Requirements
• Have a standard high school diploma or GED;
• Complete an Application for Admission, located at
www.palmbeachstate.edu/admissions/Admissions-Application.aspx.
Completion Requirements
Students must successfully complete all courses listed in the catalog for this program.
Program Length
The program can be finished in two years of full-time enrollment or three years part-time.
Location
The program is offered online.
For More Information
Barbara Cipriano, (561) 868-3633
For individualized course sequence 
Employment Opportunities
Organizations employing graduates include county governments, city and town governments,
various federal agencies, private corporations and companies involved with disaster
recovery.
Some entry-level positions include emergency management directors, emergency management
coordinators, emergency planners and emergency preparedness program specialist.
Career Path Notes
Courses from this program may transfer into Palm Beach
State's Bachelor of Applied Science program in Supervision
and Management. For more information, visit
www.palmbeachstate.edu/programs/Bachelor.
Career Center
www.palmbeachstate.edu/Career
For more information about employment opportunities including job outlook and salary
information visit:
Occupational Outlook Handbook: https://www.bls.gov/ooh/
O-Net Online: http://online.onetcenter.org/