Prepare for a career in emergency and disaster management with this 61-credit-hour degree program. You’ll develop the skills and knowledge needed to secure full-time employment in emergency management roles at local, state and federal levels. This program will prepare you for a job as emergency manager specialist, emergency services manager, emergency management planner, emergency operations director, environmental compliance planner or emergency disaster coordinator.
Take classes in emergency management, ideologies of terrorism, hazardous materials, incident management systems, social dimensions of disaster, hazard analysis and mitigation, international disaster management and more. You’ll 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 61 credit-hour program in Emergency and Disaster Management provides foundational knowledge and initial exposure to the Emergency Management field. Students explore a variety of areas within the discipline, including the four phases of emergency management, terrorism in emergency management, as well as inter-agency disaster management. This degree program is designed for students seeking entry-level exposure to the emergency management field, as well as for professionals in industries such as fire science, homeland security, and emergency response administration who are seeking to bolster their emergency management background. This degree program is recognized by FEMA's Emergency Management Institute for higher education.
F = Fall only course S = Spring only course U = Summer only course
A grade of C or better in all EMG courses is required for all students.
Number | Course Title | Credits | Category |
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EMG 101 | Introduction to Emergency Management | 3 | Program Requirement |
Description: Provides a foundation overview of emergency management. Students will examine the need for emergency management, processes and elements involved in disaster mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery. Class Schedule: Spring 2024 |
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EMG 253 | Ideologies of Terrorism F | 3 | Program Requirement |
Description:
This course is only offered in the fall term. Class Schedule: Spring 2024 |
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ENG 101 | Composition | 3 | AAS General Education |
Description: Emphasizes the writing of expository prose. Introduction to the critical reading of nonfiction prose. IAI C1 900 Prerequisite: ENG 096 with a grade of C or better. Other placement options: english-placement-grid.php ESL students need one of the following options: ESL 073 and ESL 074 with grades of B or better; ESL 073 and ESL 086 with grades of B or better; ESL 073 and ESL 099 with grades of B or better; ESL 073 with required writing placement test score; or ESL 074 with required reading placement test score. Class Schedule: Spring 2024 |
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FIS 132 | Hazardous Materials | 3 | Program Requirement |
Description: Reviews basic chemistry, storage, handling, laws, standards and fire fighting practices pertaining to hazardous materials. Emphasis on identification, labeling, handling, firefighting, and mitigation of hazardous materials emergencies. Students who wish to satisfy the Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshall Certificate Requirements must successfully complete this course as well as the required practical skills evaluation prior to taking the state examination by the Authority Having Jurisdiction (A.H.J.). Class Schedule: Spring 2024 |
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MGT 150 | Business Math 1 | 3 | AAS General Education |
Description: Introduces arithmetic as a tool of business. Topics include fractions, decimals and percentages, computations of interest, bank discounts, depreciation, commissions, compound interest, payrolls and taxes and graph and chart design. Students must score satisfactorily on a mathematics placement test prior to registering for this course. Prerequisite: Math placement options. mathplacement.php Class Schedule: Spring 2024 |
A grade of C or better in all EMG courses is required for all students.
Number | Course Title | Credits | Category |
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EMG 103 | Leadership, Influence, Decision Making and Problem Solving S | 3 | Program Requirement |
Description:
This course is only offered in the spring term. Class Schedule: Spring 2024 |
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EMG 107 | Incident Management Systems S | 3 | Program Requirement |
Description:
This course is only offered in the spring term. Class Schedule: Spring 2024 |
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EMG 155 | Social Dimensions of Disaster S | 3 | Program Requirement |
Description:
This course is only offered in the spring term. Prerequisite: EMG 101 with a grade of C or better. Class Schedule: Spring 2024 |
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PSY 101 | Introduction to Psychology + | 3 | AAS General Education |
Description: Investigates human and animal behavior with emphasis on the scientific nature of contemporary and classic psychological investigation. Emphasizes psychological theories, principles, and research applications. Introduces the divisions of the American Psychological Association. References biological processes, sensation, perception, learning, memory, thinking, emotional life, mental disorders, intelligence, aptitude, personality, development, daily life and everyday problems. IAI S6 900 Class Schedule: Spring 2024 |
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SPE 101 | Fundamentals of Speech Communication | 3 | AAS General Education |
Description: Theory and practice of oral communications. Development of poise, confidence and skill in speech organization and delivery. Emphasis on frequent speaking, development of standards of criticism and selection and organization of material. IAI C2 900 Class Schedule: Spring 2024 |
A grade of C or better in all EMG courses is required for all students.
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BIO 260 | Human Anatomy or | ||
Description: Introduces the anatomy of the human body; the following systems studied either regionally or systemically: integumentary, skeletal, articular, muscular, circulatory, lymphatic, nervous, respiratory, digestive, excretory, endocrine and reproductive. Includes some introductory histology. Specially designed for students in health careers, biology, and physical education. Strongly recommended preparation: One year of high school biology with a grade of C or better taken within the last five years, or BIO 110. (NOTE: Lab science credit.) Formerly BIO 160. IAI BIO 920C Prerequisite: Placement into ENG 101. english-placement-grid.php Class Schedule: Spring 2024 |
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NTR 101 | Fundamentals of Nutrition | 3-4 | AAS General Education |
Description: Introduces the science of nutrition and its relationship to health and disease. Nutrients found in foods, their digestion, absorption and metabolism by the body; cultural, socioeconomic and psychological influences on food selection; and application of these concepts to promote good nutritional health and prevent disease will be covered. Class Schedule: Spring 2024 |
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Electives2 | 3 | Program Requirement | |
EMG 150 | Public Information, Education and Community Relations F | 3 | Program Requirement |
Description:
This course is only offered in the fall term. Class Schedule: Spring 2024 |
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EMG 201 | International Disaster Management F | 3 | Program Requirement |
Description:
This course is only offered in the fall term. Prerequisite: EMG 101 with a grade of C or better. Class Schedule: Spring 2024 |
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FIS 280 | Firefighting Around the World + | 3 | Program Requirement |
Description: Introduces students to the rich history of firefighting throughout the world, explaining how traditions in this profession vary widely from country to country. Provides students with an understanding of those differences in fire equipment, mobile apparatus, strategy and tactics, as well as fire prevention, suppression, and investigation procedures involved in firefighting around the world. Focuses on the world’s major fire organizations and how they directly relate or differ from the American Fire Service. Class Schedule: Spring 2024 |
A grade of C or better in all EMG courses is required for all students.
Number | Course Title | Credits | Category |
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Electives2 | 9 | Program Requirement | |
EMG 153 | Hazard Analysis and Mitigation S | 3 | Program Requirement |
Description:
This course is only offered in the spring term. Prerequisite: EMG 101 with a grade of C or better. Class Schedule: Spring 2024 |
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EMG 299 | Emergency Management Systems Practicum | 1 | Program Requirement |
Description: Provides practical emergency management experience in a supervised professional setting focused on the integration of theory and practice. Actual experience in various phases of emergency management will be provided through mutually agreed upon cooperative projects with government and industry. Prerequisite: Prior or concurrent enrollment in EMG 205, EMG 251 and EMG 253 with grades of C or better. Class Schedule: Spring 2024 |
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FIS 260 | Emergency Services Safety | 3 | Program Requirement |
Description: Provides a foundation of knowledge and understanding of safety as applied to emergency services. Examines the need for safety in the everyday performance of all aspects of their jobs and gain an understanding of the essential elements needed to reduce accidents and injuries. Class Schedule: Spring 2024 |
1 - MGT 150, MTH 080, or MTH 101 or higher is acceptable.
2 - Select at least 12 credit hours from the following courses: EMG 131, EMG 151(F), EMG 205(S), EMG 231, EMG 251, FIS 121, FIS 230(F), FIS 250(S), FIS 270(S).
+ - This course meets the World Cultures and Diversity graduation requirement.
Students who successfully complete this program will be able to:
Students interested in emergency and disaster management may also be interested in:
For more information about emergency management training at Harper, contact Admission Outreach at 847.925.6700, or submit a request information form. You can also apply online.