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Emergency ManagementDegree Awarded: Associate in Applied ScienceRecommended Course SequenceFirst SemesterCreditsENG 101 Freshman English I 3COM 101 Foundation of Communication 3EMG 150 Principles of Emergency Mgmt. 2EMG 152 Public Safety Critical IncidentManagement 1EMG 160 Developing Volunteer Resources 1EMG 162 Resource and Donations Mgmt. 2EMG 170 Public Information Officer BasicCourse 3PES 100 Concepts of Physical Wellness 1Second SemesterENG 102 Freshman English ll 3C I T 101 Microcomputer Applications 3________ Science Elective 3-4EMG 178 Emergency Response Planning 3EMG 180 Emergency ManagementLeadership 2EMG 182 Basic Incident Command System 1EMG 184 Emergency Response to Terrorism 1Third SemesterPOL 103 US Government-National 3MAT 102 Intermediate Algebra or Higher 3______ Elective 3EMG 252 Disaster Response and RecoveryOperations 2EMG 256 Mitigation for Emergency Mgrs.1.5EMG 262 Intermediate Incident CommandSystem 1.5EMG 270 Multi-Hazard EmergencyResponse Planning for Schools 1PES ____ Physical Education Activity 1Fourth SemesterSOC 101 Introduction to Sociology 3_________ Electives 6EMG 278 Emergency Operations Center 1.5(EOC) ManagementEMG 280 Emergency Exercise ProgramManagement 3EMG 282 Advanced Incident CommandSystem 1.5EMG 284 Terrorism Response Planning 2Total Credits: 64-65Specialization: Nine credits in a first responder area such asfire prevention, public safety, health professions, or emergencymedical services. These credits may be transferred or completedat the Consortium college of student’s residence.Program DescriptionStudents who complete this program earn an Associate inApplied Science degree. The goal of the EmergencyManagement A.A.S. program at SUNY Orange is toprepare students to react to, and be effective before, during,and after any local, statewide, or national emergency.Students will develop the knowledge, experience, andcritical decision-making and communications skills neededto respond appropriately to emergency and disastersituations and, more importantly, manage communityresources in any crisis situation. This program meets NewYork State and Federal Emergency Management Agency(FEMA) education and training requirements.The courses can be completed through part-time or fulltimestudy. Classes are given during days, evenings, andweekends, or online.Admission Criteria• High school diploma or equivalent• Satisfactory placement in Entering Student Assessment• Prior experience in public service is recommended. Thiscan be met by working with the following types ofagencies:Public Safety• Fire• EMS• Law Enforcement• Hazardous Materials RespondersPublic and Private Sector Safety and SecurityCorrectionsHealth Care AgenciesGovernmentTransportationSUNY Orange recognizes that there are many people andagencies, public and private, that could benefit from thisprogram. Please contact the coordinator if you wish todiscuss your experience to determine eligibility. Theexperience requirement ensures that students have basicunderstanding of an emergency service.Developmental Assistance AvailableFor students who do not meet basic reading and mathrequirements, or who have other learning issues, extraassistance is readily available through SUNY Orange'sStudent Support Initiatives in the Shepard Student Center,Learning Center in the LRC, Harriman math lab, and theWriting Lab, the LRC Tutorial Center and English as aSecond Language (ESL) tutors.100 www.sunyorange.edu Spring 2011