Certificate in Emergency Management and Homeland Security
The Certificate of Achievement in Emergency Management and Homeland Security offers the required courses and learning domains for students to apply for employment with emergency management agencies, such as the local cities and county governments in California; non-profit organizations such as the American Red Cross; and federal agencies such as the Department of Homeland Security (FEMA).
Certificate of Achievement Level Student Learning Outcomes
Students completing the Emergency Management and Homeland Security Certificate of Achievement will:
- Express an understanding of the human physical consequences of natural and technological disasters and how to mitigate them.
- Explain and apply state and local regulations related to emergency management.
- Be familiar with the range of technologies used in emergency management.
- Critically analyze emergency management plans and procedures.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required courses: | ||
| EMER 162 | Principles of Emergency Management | 3 |
| EMER 163 | Terrorism and Emergency Management | 3 |
| EMER 164 | Managing Hazardous Materials Incidents | 3 |
| EMER 166 | Emergency Planning and Methodology | 3 |
| Select one (1) of the following courses: | ||
| Practical Applications of Emergency Management | 3 | |
| Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Management | 3 | |
| Introduction to Geographic Information Systems | 4 | |
| Total Units | 15-16 | |
Career Opportunities
There are a variety of careers you can do with this major.
To explore more about this major, schedule an appointment with a career counselor.