A55480EF – Public Safety Administration - Emergency and Fire - AAS
| Degree Designation |
Articulation Agreement |
| Associate in Applied Science |
None |
| Minimum Required Credit Hours |
Fully online option available? |
| 66 |
Yes |
Description
The Public Safety Administration curriculum is designed to prepare graduates to enter the workforce as Emergency & Fire Management or in Law Enforcement. Additionally, the program can provide an Associate Degree for individuals desiring an opportunity for career enhancement. The course of study provides the student an opportunity to acquire basic and advanced life support knowledge and skills by utilizing classroom instruction, practical laboratory sessions, hospital clinical experience, and field internships with emergency medical, fire service and law enforcement agencies.
This curriculum complies with the standard approved by the State Board of Community Colleges. Students may be required to take one or more developmental courses as a result of pre-enrollment placement tests; therefore, the student may need more than the minimum number of semester hours listed for graduation. Developmental courses for this program may include Readiness Level Reading, English, and/or Math and other courses in developmental Reading, English, Math, Biology, and Chemistry. For more information on developmental courses, see page 52 or speak to a program advisor.
Program Requirements
General Education
1st Communications
Complete all of the following Courses:
2nd Communications
Complete all of the following Courses:
| ENG-112 | Writing and Research in the Disciplines | 3 |
| ENG-114 | Professional Research & Reporting | 3 |
Humanities/Fine Arts
Complete at least 1 of the following courses:
Humanities (AAS)
Social/Behavioral Science
Complete all of the following Courses:
Mathematics
Complete at least 1 of the following courses:
| MAT-110 | Mathematical Measurement and Literacy | 3 |
| MAT-143 | Quantitative Literacy | 3 |
| MAT-152 | Statistical Methods I | 4 |
Technical Core
Public Policy
Complete all of the following Courses:
Concentration Requirements
Complete at least 1 of the following:
Governing
Complete all of the following Courses:
Finance
Complete at least 1 of the following courses:
Incident Management
Complete all of the following Courses:
Management
Complete at least 1 of the following courses:
Concentration Requirements
Concentration/Pathway Hours
Emergency and Fire Mgmt Services
Choose 24 SHC from EMT, EPT, EMS, FIP, or PST (Maximum of 9 hours PST)
Other Major Hours - Required
Management and Leadership
Complete all of the following Courses:
Other Required Courses
Success Skills
Complete at least 1 of the following courses:
Recommended Course Sequence
Contact the program advisor for schedule planning