The Emergency/Disaster Management Certificate is currently suspended and not accepting new students.
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This fast-growing field presents opportunities for individuals who seek employment in various emergency management capacities. This program is based upon the Emergency Management Institute (EMI) for higher education and is designed to enhance the emergency disaster management skills and knowledge of police, fire service, hospital personnel, business, security personnel, risk managers, etc.
Courses in this certificate can be applied to the Associate degree in Emergency Management/Homeland Security. Learn about the associate degree.
All applicants must have a high school diploma or GED® credential.
Note: Many courses require prerequisites and/or testing. See course descriptions for details.
General Policies
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Requirements for Admission into the Emergency Management Program
- Complete and submit a CCRI Application for Enrollment to General Studies.
- Submit an official copy of high school or GED® transcript including graduation date or, if the applicant holds a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, the high school transcript may be waived; a college transcript must indicate completion and degree awarded.
Program Requirements
- All courses must be completed with a C or better.
- Check GPA requirements for progression in this program.
The Emergency/Disaster Management Certificate is currently suspended and not accepting new students.
Certificate Requirements
Students must be accepted into the program before enrolling in any required courses.
Course List
Code |
Title |
Hours |
EMER 1000 | Fundamentals of Emergency Management | 3 |
EMER 1010 | Understanding and Responding to Terrorism | 3 |
or EMER 1020 | Bioterrorism and Public Health Emergencies |
GEOL 1030 | Natural Disasters | 3 |
ENGL 2100 | Technical Writing | 3 |
EMER 1030 | Disaster Response Operations and Management | 3 |
EMER 1040 | Managing the Psychological Impact of Terrorism and Disasters | 3 |
or EMER 2500 | Practicum in Emergency Management |
| 18 |
Total Hours | 18 |