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Program facts 
Get an introduction to the emergency and disaster management field with this certificate program. Develop the skills and knowledge needed to work in a variety of emergency management roles at local, state and federal levels.
Upon completion of this program, you’ll be ready to seek full-time employment in the emergency and disaster management field. You may also choose to continue your education and complete Harper’s AAS in Emergency and Disaster Management.
Take classes in emergency management, incident management systems, social dimensions of disaster, ideologies of terrorism, emergency services safety and a selection of elective courses. Get hands-on experience training in Harper College’s on-site lab, which enables you to walk through realistic emergency scenarios, use communication equipment and practice working in different roles within a chain of command.
This 30 credit-hour certificate program is intended to meet the needs of men and women in emergency management roles at the local, state and federal levels to enter the emergency management career field. Opportunities for graduates include Emergency Manager Specialist, Emergency Services Manager, Emergency Management Planner, Emergency Operations Director, Environmental Compliance Planner, and Emergency Disaster Coordinator.
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required | ||
| EMG 101 | Introduction to Emergency Management | 3 |
| EMG 107 | Incident Management Systems | 3 |
| EMG 150 | Public Information, Education, and Community Relations | 3 |
| EMG 155 | Social Dimensions of Disaster | 3 |
| EMG 253 | Ideologies of Terrorism | 3 |
| FIS 260 | Emergency Services Safety | 3 |
| Electives | ||
| Select at least 12 credit hours from the following courses: | 12 | |
| EMG 103 | Leadership, Influence, Decision Making and Problem Solving | |
| EMG 131 | Public Safety Dispatcher I | |
| EMG 151 | Emergency Management Policy and Planning | |
| EMG 153 | Hazard Analysis and Mitigation | |
| EMG 201 | International Disaster Management | |
| EMG 205 | Crisis Exercise Design and Evaluation | |
| EMG 231 | Public Safety Dispatcher II | |
| EMG 251 | Select Problems in Emergency Management | |
| EMG 299 | Emergency Management Systems Practicum | |
| FIS 132 | Hazardous Materials | |
| Total Hours | 30 | |
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For more information about emergency and disaster management courses, contact Admission Outreach at 847.925.6700, or submit a request information form. You can also apply online.