Jacksonville State University – Bachelor of Science in Emergency Management Jacksonville State University offers a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Emergency Management. The degree program is designed to prepare students for emergency management careers in the public, private, and voluntary sectors. The interdisciplinary curriculum blends theoretical perspectives with professional practice, and emphasizes application of knowledge to practice settings. A total of 128 semester hours are required, with 30 required hours in the major. JSU offers both online and on-campus courses. All requirements for the degree can be met through distance learning. JSU’s online courses are subject to in-state tuition rates. The B.S. in Emergency Management may be supported with a minor in Public Safety Telecommunications (PST) or Homeland Security (HS). An example of the type of courses required for the major with a PST minor is as follows: Major EM 301 Introduction to Disaster Management (3) EM 321 Disaster Mitigation and Preparedness (3) EM 331 Populations at Risk (3) EM 411 Disaster Response and Recovery (3) EM 471 Emergency Management Capstone (3) EM 481 Research in Disasters and Emergency Management (3) Approved EM 300+ Electives (12 hours) Total: 30 hours HS Minor EM 305 Introduction to Homeland Security (3) And choose five classes from the following list (15) EM 309 Emergency Management Response to WMD Event (3) EM 341 Legal Fundamentals in Emergency Management and Homeland Security (3) EM 351 Introduction to Terrorism (3) EM 361 Hazardous Materials in Emergency Management (3) EM 365 Public Information and Policy (3) EM 371 Public Administration, Policy, in Emergency Management (3) EM 381 Social Dimensions of Disaster (3) EM 421 Medical Disaster and Emergency Management (3) EM 431 Transportation Security (3) EM 450 Management Systems in Disaster (3) EM 451 Disaster Planning (3) EM 461 Critical Infrastructures (3) EM 465 Introduction to Biodefense (3) EM 475 Current Issues in Homeland Security (3) EM 483 Planning and Preparedness for Homeland Security (3) EM 491 Leadership in Emergency Management and Related Disciplines (3) EM 496 Directed Studies in Emergency Management (3)
EM 497 Internship in Emergency Management (3) Total: 18 hours PST Minor PST 110 Introduction to Public Safety Telecommunications (3) PST 311 Interpersonal Communications (3) PST 312 Legal Issues in Public Safety Telecommunications (3) PST 313 Introduction to Crisis Intervention (3) PST 314 Weapons of Mass Destruction (3) PST 328 Technical Writing for Public Safety Telecommunications (3) Approved PST electives (6 hours) Total: 24 hours General Education Area I EH 101 English Composition (3 hours) EH 102 English Composition (3 hours) Total: 6 hours Area II Literature – 6 hours Fine Arts (3 hours) Humanities & Fine Arts Approved Elective (3 hours) Total Area II: 12 hours Area III MS 112 Pre-Calculus College Algebra (3 hours) Or MS 110 Finite Math (3 hours) Approved laboratory science (8 hours) Total Area III: 11 hours Area IV PSY 201 Principles of Psychology (3 hours) Area IV History, Social and Behavioral Science approved electives (3 hours) History Sequence (6 hours) Total Area IV: 12 hours Area V Courses chosen from an approved list (23 hours) Total Area V: 23 hours Approved Electives Total: 10 – 16 hours, depending on minor of choice TOTAL CREDITS: 128 hours
For further information, please visit the website at www.iep.jsu.edu or email iep@jsucc.jsu.edu Jacksonville State University is accredited by the Commission of College of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, 1866 Southern Lane Decatur, Georgia 3033-4097. Or for more information: Contact: Dr. Barry Cox, Director Institute for Emergency Preparedness Jacksonville State University McClellan Campus 100 Gamecock Dr. Anniston, Al 36205 Phone: (256) 782-5926 Fax: (256) 782-5928 Email: bcox@jsu.edu Or Denise DaSilva Institute for Emergency Preparedness Jacksonville State University McClellan Campus 100 Gamecock Dr. Anniston, Al 36205 Phone: (256) 782-8262 or 800-231-5291, ext. 8262 Fax: (256) 782-8259 Email: ddasilva@jsu.edu Additional Information: Additional Phone: Toll Free: (800) 231-5291, Ext. 5926 Update: 08/29/07
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