Emergency Management (A.S.)

The Emergency Management program will prepare you to respond to and be an effective leader before, during, and after any local, statewide, or national emergency. In this program, you will develop skills in leadership, emergency planning, critical decision-making and problem-solving, effective communication, and the management of community resources to effectively respond to emergencies and disasters.

Program Outcomes

Successful graduates will be able to:

• develop personnel, safety, and fiscal management plans and procedures that mitigate a wide variety of emergency situations;
• apply principles and protocols of incident management through case studies and simulations;
• demonstrate effective problem-solving, leadership and communication strategies with first responder colleagues and the public at large;
• explain potential impacts of natural disasters and acts of terrorism on Vermont and more globally;
• complete the Associate Emergency Manager (AEM) certification examination with a passing score;
• demonstrate academic skills required of all CCV graduates including competency in writing, information literacy, oral communication, and quantitative reasoning; and
• explore pathways for educational and career development in the student’s field of study.

How & Why Our Degree Works

The Emergency Management program will prepare you for work in the emerging area of Homeland Security and emergency management leadership. One of only 19 associate degree programs in this field currently available in the United States, our degree works well for students just beginning their college careers as well as professionals looking to enhance their skills in this growing field. The unique design of our degree allows you the flexible option for completing the majority of your coursework online. Students who already have professional experience in emergency management may use our Assessment of Prior Learning (APL) process to request credits for learning gained through such experience. You may also be eligible to transfer in a block of approved training based on fieldwork and hours from a variety of protective services fields.

Career & Transfer Options

This degree is intended for emergency management personnel employed in business and industry; state, county, and local administrators with emergency planning responsibilities; community agency administrators, staff, and volunteers; public safety and risk management professionals with emergency management responsibilities; active and reserve military personnel involved in emergency management; and students who are just entering the field and aspire to be emergency management professionals. This program will enhance your career if you are just starting out in the field and will also prepare you for transfer to a four-year school in the fields of emergency management or public administration.