Emergency Service Administration BAS

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CIP 430302 (BESA)

The BAS degree in Emergency Service Administration offers a comprehensive program to prepare a new generation of leaders in the field of emergency services in both governmental agencies and private sectors. Students will obtain a well-rounded learning experience and training related to proactive strategic planning for disaster prevention and reduction. The curriculum blends theoretical perspectives with professional practice necessary to enhance resiliency for communities and leverage capabilities and resources to deal with emergency situations. Students will learn how to tackle crisis requiring multi-agency collaboration and coordination activities. Additionally, the curriculum provides the foundation and skills for professionals in emergency services to advance into a leadership position and practice a proactive leadership in unpredictable and catastrophic situations to minimize risk to responders and the public.

The program will be delivered online. The BAS program (a total of 120 credit hours) offers a flexible upper level 60-credit-hour degree designed specifically for students who have earned an associate degree from a regionally accredited institution in Criminal Justice, Emergency Management and Planning, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Science Technology, Homeland Security/Emergency Management, Law Enforcement, Paramedicine, Public Safety, Wildland Safety, or closely related degree.

Admission Requirements

Admission to Arapahoe Community College
Student must have the following to be considered for entrance into this program: must possess a relevant associate degree (60+ credits) from a regionally accredited institution in Criminal Justice, Emergency Management and Planning, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Science Technology, Homeland Security/Emergency Management, Law Enforcement, Paramedicine, Public Safety, Wildland Safety, or closely related degree.
Pre-acceptance advising session with Program Director at courtney.kuntz@arapahoe.edu or 303.797.5247

Program Requirements

General Education Courses (30 credit hours)

ENG 201 - English Composition III: GT-CO3 3 Credits
MAT 135 - Introduction to Statistics: GT-MA1 3 Credits
ENV 110 - Natural Disasters: GT-SC2 3 Credits
SOC 218 - Sociology of Diversity: GT-SS3 3 Credits
POS 225 - Comparative Government: GT-SS1 3 Credits
AAS Degree General Education Coursework 15 Credits

Major Courses (90 credit hours)

ESA 300 - Leadership for Emergency Executives 3 Credits
ESA 305 - Crisis Communication and Public Relations 3 Credits
ESA 310 - Emergency Public Information and Media Training 3 Credits
ESA 315 - Elements of Emergency Service Administration 3 Credits
ESA 320 - Designing Safer Communities 4 Credits
ESA 325 - Public Policy and Practical Applications in Emergency Services 3 Credits
ESA 330 - Budget and Planning Fundamentals for Emergency Administrators 3 Credits
ESA 400 - Personnel Management in Emergency Service Agencies 3 Credits
ESA 405 - Public Health in Complex Emergencies 4 Credits
ESA 410 - Terrorism Threat and Risk Analysis 3 Credits
ESA 415 - Tactical Planning, Response and Recovery 4 Credits
ESA 420 - Research & Design for Emergency Administration 3 Credit
ESA 489 - Capstone: Emergency Services Administration 6 Credits
AAS Degree Major Coursework 45 Credits

Total: 120 Credit Hours

Graduation Requirements

Apply for graduation online at www.arapahoe.edu/graduation.