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The Associate of Science (A.S.) degree in Emergency Services Administration is for students who want a liberal arts-based degree that will also prepare them for a career in the growing field of emergency services. This option allows students to quickly achieve a credential that can benefit their career while preparing themselves for a future bachelor’s degree program. Students can receive up to 30 credits in prior learning, including credit for their academy training, making it possible to complete this degree program in two semesters. The A.S. includes all of the same required liberal arts core courses as other bachelor’s programs at Adelphi. This program is available entirely online or can be completed taking a mixture of online and live-instruction courses.
Degree Overview
Students pursuing the A.S. degree in Emergency Services Administration will first complete 35 credits of core course requirements. Core classes serve as introductions to specific areas in the liberal arts and emergency services. Once the core class requirement is satisfied, students complete at least 12 credits of emergency services courses. The remaining 22 credits can be completed with elective general education courses. Students must complete 64 credits to earn their A.S. degree.
Students can apply for a maximum of 30 credits in prior learning that can be applied to this program, with a maximum of 16 coming from emergency services experience. A student taking the full 30 credits in prior learning can potentially complete the degree in as little as two semesters. The prior learning credits can include credit for fire or police academy training or EMS certification programs. This A.S. degree is an excellent preparation for the Bachelor of Science program in emergency services administration and allows a student to earn an academic credential while they continue to work full time while pursuing their educational goals.
Who Should Apply?
Anyone seeking to work in the burgeoning field of emergency services should consider this degree program. Also, students who are currently working in fields related to emergency services would be especially suited to pursuing this degree. Those careers include: police officer, fire fighter, emergency medical technician, military personnel, public administrator, private security officer, school safety officer, facilities administrators, and anyone seeking to enhance their career potential through this educational credential.
Careers and Advanced Degrees:
Careers and Jobs
A degree in emergency services administration can help you advance in your career as a police officer, fire fighter, health care staff member, military officer, private security officer, public administrator or any other job that requires preparation for emergencies and disasters.
Advanced Degrees
Students may wish to continue their education by pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Emergency Services Administration, which can then lead to a Graduate Certificate in Emergency Management from University College. The A.S. degree may also lead to a University College bachelor's degree in Literature, Social Sciences, Fine Arts (Studio Art Track), Business, or Criminal Justice. This degree can also lead to advanced degrees in public administration and public health.
Online Degree Option
Students can complete their A.S. degree program entirely online or blended with live-instruction courses. Online courses are offered in an asynchronous format that allows students to complete their course work and degree on their schedule, from the comfort of their home or office computer, without the need to purchase any specialized software or hardware. The online option gives students the ability to complete their degree while maintaining their busy, ever-changing work schedule and life commitments. Students can also choose to take courses in a traditional, live-instruction format at Adelphi's campus locations in Garden City, Hauppauge, and Manhattan. University College live-instruction courses run on night, weekend, and accelerated schedules to meet the needs of working students.
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Courses that Cover Vital Topics in Emergency Services Administration
Courses in the undergraduate degree program will cover important topics and the latest techniques for those working in the field of emergency services administration. The courses include:
- Principles of Emergency Services (required intro course)
- Emergency Services Management & Administration
- Legal Aspects of Emergency Services
- Introduction to Financial Concepts for Emergency Services
- Emergency and Disaster Preparedness
- Master Planning for Public Emergency Management
- Occupational Safety and Health
- Management of Human Resources
- Emergency Services Leadership
Study Alongside Future Leaders in Emergency Services Administration
Many of your colleagues in the program currently work in the fields of law enforcement, fire, business, insurance, health care, travel and tourism, education, and public service and will become future leaders in emergency services administration. The chance to study with and network among them will prove to be invaluable as you begin your career in emergency services administration.
Contact
For additional information, please contact:
University College
p - 516.877.3412
e - ucinfo@adelphi.edu
Hagedorn Hall, Room 201
Adelphi University
Garden City, NY 11530
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