Delaware County Community College
Associate in Applied Science, Emergency Management and PlanningPhiladelphia, USA
DEGREE TYPE
Associate of Applied Science
DURATION
4 semesters
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
01 Jul 2025
EARLIEST START DATE
Aug 2025
TUITION FEES
USD 25,083 / per year
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
Introduction
The Emergency Management and Planning associate degree program is designed for individuals who are seeking careers that are related to the management of emergency and catastrophic situations that are accidental, provoked, or natural disasters. The primary focus of the program is to provide an educational vehicle and skill set for professionals such as Emergency Managers, Firefighters, Law Enforcement Officers, or Medical or Allied Health personnel to approach emergency situations in a uniform fashion. The technical core of the program focuses on the knowledge and skills required to effectively manage and mitigate emergency and disaster incidents. Individuals employed in the private sector as safety officers or security professionals can also develop and strengthen their skills and effectiveness by completing this program. The competencies and course content has been developed with significant consideration of the coursework developed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), state emergency management agencies, and local emergency planning committees.
An Associate in Applied Science will be awarded upon completion of the program with a 2.0 GPA and a “C” or better in all courses.
Start Date
Every semester.
- Fall Semester: Late August
- Spring Semester: Early January
- Summer Semester: Late May
Program Outcome
- Implement principles and best practices in incident management.
- Develop plans and procedures for dealing with various emergency situations.
- Identify the dangers associated with various emergency situations and apply the proper safety procedures for oneself and the public at large.
- Recognize the role of first responders in emergency situations.
- Explain the psychology of terrorism. Implement appropriate procedures in dealing with terrorism threats and incidents.
- Perform procedures and protocols for search and rescue operations.
- Communicate procedures effectively to mitigate emergency situations with first responder colleagues.
- Employ critical thinking and problem solving techniques relevant to emergency situations.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Delaware County Community College's Educational Foundation awards approximately $300,000 in scholarships annually. Each scholarship has its own criteria for eligibility established by the donor. The application period for scholarships each year runs from mid-February to mid-April.
Curriculum
First Semester
- English Composition I
- Incident Management
- Any Science Inquiry designated Science course
- Program Electives (Any FST, EMS, AHM, AHN, NUS, ADJ, MPT courses)*
Second Semester
- English Composition II: Writing About Literature
- Emergency Planning
- Introduction to Information Technology
- Program Electives (Any FST, EMS, AHM, AHN, NUS, ADJ, MPT courses)*
Third Semester
- Search and Rescue
- Select one of the following:
- Modern College Mathematics
- Introduction to Probability and Statistics
- Modern College Mathematics
- Introduction to Probability and Statistics
- Any Quantitative Reasoning designated Mathematics course
- Any Diversity and Social Justice designated Social Science or Humanities course
- Any Oral Communication designated course
- Program Electives (Any FST, EMS, AHM, AHN, NUS, ADJ, MPT courses)*
Fourth Semester
- Leadership and Influence
- Emergency Management Seminar
- Terrorism
- Program Electives (Any FST, EMS, AHM, AHN, NUS, ADJ, MPT courses)*
*For more information about electives, please contact the school or visit the course webpage.
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