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Disaster Preparedness & Emergency Management - Certificate
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The Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management Certificate will equip graduates with the critical knowledge and skills needed to address emergency services and disaster response challenges across local and state government agencies. The certificate will focus on both the management and technical aspects of emergency services. Students will gain expertise in areas such as emergency services law and ethics, municipal finance, critical incident response, emergency planning, and grant writing. The 31-credit certificate program includes 10 courses designed to cover the breadth of emergency management and disaster preparedness.
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Career Outlook & Employment Opportunities
Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management graduates are in high demand, equipped with the critical skills needed to coordinate emergency response efforts, develop preparedness plans, and manage crises effectively. Graduates can pursue careers in various sectors, including:
- Emergency management agencies
- Public safety and law enforcement
- Healthcare and hospital emergency planning
- Nonprofit and humanitarian organizations
- Business continuity and risk management
- Environmental and disaster recovery services
- Local, state, and federal government agencies
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Employment Opportunities
- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
- American Red Cross
- City of Myrtle Beach Emergency Management Division
- Horry County Emergency Management
- South Carolina Emergency Management Division
- Grand Strand Medical Center
- Conway Medical Center
- Local Fire and Emergency Services
- Grand Strand Water & Sewer
- Horry Electric
- Santee Cooper
Required Courses and Sample Schedules
Certificate Requirements: Disaster Preparedness & Emergency Management |
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| Component | Course Title | Semester Credit Hours |
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BAF 240 |
Municipal Finance | 3 |
| ENG 155 | Communications I | 3 |
| HMT 210 | Contingency Plans and Emergency Response | 4 |
| HSM 103 | Introduction to Emergency Management | 3 |
| HSM 201 | Critical Incident Management | 3 |
| HSM 105 | Sociology of Disaster | 3 |
| HSM 210 | Recovery & Mitigation | 3 |
| MAT 155 | Contemporary Mathematics | 3 |
| MGT 170 | Emergency Management Services Law & Ethics | 3 |
| MGT 275 | Emergency Operations Center Management | 3 |
| CREDITS | 31 | |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 31 | |
Sample Schedule: Disaster Preparedness & Emergency Management |
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| First Semester | Course Title | Semester Credit Hours |
| ENG 155 | Communications I | 3 |
| MAT 155 | Contemporary Mathematics | 3 |
| HSM 103 | Introduction to Emergency Management | 3 |
| HSM 105 | Sociology of Disaster | 3 |
| MGT 170 | Emergency Management Services Law & Ethics | 3 |
| CREDITS | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| BAF 240 | Municipal Finance | 3 |
| HSM 201 | Critical Incident Management | 3 |
| HSM 210 | Recovery & Mitigation | 3 |
| MGT 275 | Emergency Operations Center Management | 3 |
| HMT 210 | Contingency Plans and Emergency Response | 4 |
| CREDITS | 16 | |
| TOTAL CREDIT HOURS | 31 | |