Jacksonville State University – Bachelor of Science in Emergency Management with a minor in Homeland Security Jacksonville State University offers a Bachelor of Science 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 f 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 Bachelor of Science in Emergency Management may be supported with a minor in Homeland Security. An example of the type of courses required for the major with a HS 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 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 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: 12 hours Area III MS 112 Pre-calculus Algebra (3 hours) Or MS 110 Finite Math (3 hours) Approved Laboratory Science (8 hours) Total: 11 hours Area IV PSY 201 Principles of Psychology (3 hours) Area IV History, Social and Behavioral Science – Approved Elective (3 hours) History Sequence (6 hours) Total: 12 hours Area V Courses chosen from an approved list (23 hours) Total: 23 hours Approved Electives Total: 16 hours Total: 128 For further information, please visit the website at http://iep.jsu.edu or email iep@jsu.edu Jacksonville State University is accredited by the Commission of College of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. For more information:
Contact: Dr. Barry Cox, Program Director Institute for Emergency Preparedness Jacksonville State University McClellan Campus 100 Gamecock Dr. Anniston, AL 36205 Ph: (256) 782-5926 or (800) 231-5291, ext. 5926 Fax: (256) 782-5928 Email: bcox@jsucc.jsu.edu Or Denise DaSilva, Academic Advisor Institute for Emergency Preparedness Jacksonville State University McClellan Campus 100 Gamecock Dr. Anniston, AL 36205 Ph: (256) 782-8262 or (800) 231-5291, ext. 8262 Fax: (256) 782-8263 Email: ddasilva@jsu.edu Additional Information: Additional Phone: Toll-Free 1-800-231-5291, ext. 5925 Update: 08/29/07
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