Emergency Management
Associate in Applied Science Degree Program
| Hegis Code: 5508 | Admissions: 1-800-724-0833 ext. 5018 or 5022 |
| NYSED Code: 29325 | admissions@sunyulster.edu |
Program Description
Students who complete this program earn an Associate in Applied Science degree. The goal of the Emergency Management A.A.S. program at SUNY Ulster is to prepare students to react to, and be effective before, during, and after any local, statewide, or national emergency. Students will develop the knowledge, experience, and critical decision-making and communications skills needed to respond appropriately to emergency and disaster situations and, more importantly, manage community resources in any crisis situation. This program meets New York State and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) education and training requirements.
The courses can be completed through part-time or full-time study. Classes are given during days, evenings, and weekends, or online.
Requirements for Entry
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Satisfactory placement in Entering Student Assessment
- Prior experience in public service to a specific population or community. This requirement can be met by experience working with the following types of agencies:
- Public Safety
- Fire
- EMS
- Law Enforcement
- Hazardous Materials Responders
- Public and Private Sector Safety and Security
- Corrections
- Health Care Agencies
- Government
- Transportation
- Public Safety
SUNY Ulster recognizes that there are many people and agencies, public and private, that could benefit from this program. Please contact the coordinator if you wish to discuss your experience to determine eligibility. The experience requirement ensures that students have basic understanding of an emergency service.
Developmental Assistance Available
For students who do not meet basic reading and math requirements, or who have other learning issues, extra assistance is readily available through SUNY Ulster's Learning Center, Times Square math lab, the Writing Center, the Peer and Friend Tutor Program, and English as a Second Language (ESL) tutors.
For More Information
Michael Chanat
Coordinator, Public Safety Programs
Office: Hasbrouck Hall, HAS 101
Phone: 800:724-0833, ext 1572 or
845:688-1572
E-mail: chanatm@sunyulster.edu
| To print a copy of the Program Planning Sheet, click here. (If you need Adobe Acrobat Reader, click here to download a free copy.) |
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| Curriculum Click on the Course Number for the course description. |
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| The program requires a minimum of 64-65 credits to complete. This includes nine elective credits in Fire Protection Technology, Public Safety, Emergency Medical Services, courses in Health Professions, or other relevant areas with approval of the coordinator. Fieldwork and multidisciplinary exercises are required. Students must supply their own transportation to fieldwork assignments. | ||
| First Semester | ||
| Course Number | Description | Credits |
| ENG 101 | College English I | 3 |
| COM 103 or COM 105 | Oral Communication or Presentational Speaking | 3 |
| EMG 150 | Principles of Emergency Management | 2 |
| EMG 152 | Public Safety Critical Incident Management | 1 |
| EMG 160 | Developing Volunteer Resources | 1 |
| EMG 162 | Resource and Donations Management | 2 |
| EMG 170 | Public Information Officer Basic Course | 3 |
| Semester Credits | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| LIB 111 | Information Literacy | 1 |
| ENG 102 or ENG 227 | College English II or Technical Writing | 3 |
| CSC 101 | Fundamentals of Computers | 3 |
| Elective | Science Elective | 3-4 |
| EMG 178 | Emergency Response Planning | 3 |
| EMG 180 | Emergency Management Leadership | 2 |
| EMG 182 | Basic Incident Command System | 1 |
| EMG 184 | Emergency Response to Terrorism | 1 |
| Semester Credits | 17-18 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| POS 202 | Comparative Government | 3 |
| MAT 100 or MAT 152 | Intermediate Algebra or Mathematics for the Health Sciences | 3 |
| EMG 252 | Disaster Response and Recovery Operations | 2 |
| EMG 256 | Mitigation for Emergency Managers | 1.5 |
| EMG 262 | Intermediate Incident Command System | 1.5 |
| EMG 270 | Multi-Hazard Emergency Response Planning for Schools | 1 |
| Elective | Elective | 3 |
| Semester Credits | 15 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| SOC 101 | Principles of Sociology | 3 |
| EMG 278 | Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Management | 1.5 |
| EMG 280 | Emergency Exercise Program Management | 3 |
| EMG 282 | Advanced Incident Command System | 1.5 |
| EMG 284 | Terrorism Response Planning | 2 |
| Electives | Electives | 6 |
| Semester Credits | 17 | |
| Total Credits | 64-65 | |
NOTE: Through advisement, students will also fulfill General Education Requirements. |
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