Emergency Management

Associate in Applied Science Degree Program

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 is recommended. This can be met by 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

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
James Truitt
Program Coordinator, Emergency Management
Office: Hardenbergh Hall, HAR 120
Phone: 800:724-0833, ext 5156 or
            845:687-5156
E-mail: truittj@sunyulster.edu

To print a copy of the Program Planning Sheet, click here for a PDF version. (If you don't already have Adobe Acrobat Reader, click here for a free copy.)