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Criminal Justice, Emergency Management, Certificate



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The Emergency Management Certificate prepares students for a career in such areas as local, state, tribal, and federal emergency management positions in public, private, and volunteer organizations. All students must complete the core courses in sequence for the certificate program, with one elective class in an area of primary interest.  The certificate is intended to be completed in two semesters.

NOTE: Students who have a criminal background history may make it through the program, but it is NOT likely that they will find employment in the Emergency Management field.

For more information about the Criminal Justice program, please visit our website at www.dmacc.edu/programs/criminaljustice.

Program Details


Locations: Online


Students may start this program any semester


Program Entry Requirements


  1. Complete an application for admission.
  2. Satisfy the assessment requirement.
  3. Attend any required information/registration session.

Program Graduation Requirements


To earn a Criminal Justice, Emergency Management Certificate, a student must complete the standard core requirements for the certificate, plus one of the select courses and maintain a 2.0 grade point average.

Semester 2


Total Credits Required to Complete this Award - 18


Fixed Costs


Tuition……………………………………………………………………………………..$170.00 per credit

The costs for each program are estimates and subject to change.

Varied Costs


  Semester 1 Semester 2
Books (approximate) 100 100

Approximate total cost for the program: $3,260**

**Program entry requirements are not included in the total approximate cost.

 

What Kind of Work Will You Do?


  • Oversee emergency planning and training programs.
  • Coordinate disaster response and recovery efforts.
  • Navigate the administrative and technical demands of disaster and emergency management efforts.
  • Be involved in community relations activities.
  • Administer community grant programs.
  • Engage various sectors of the community.
  • Provide public information and warning to the community.

What Skills and Abilities Will You Need?


  • Ability to get along with people.
  • Possess maturity and emotional stability.
  • Self-discipline to work in situations with little supervision.
  • Influence others without authority.
  • Ability to deal with emergencies.
  • Function well under stress.
  • Ability to function effectively in a political environment

What Else Should I Consider about this Program or Career Choice?


  • Students who have a criminal background history may make it through the program, but it is NOT likely that they will find employment in the Emergency Management field.
  • This is a highly rewarding field with a great number of careers, including Federal Emergency Management Agency, emergency management specialist, state training officer, emergency manager, preparedness coordinator, emergency management director.
  • This award is fully online.

Program Competencies


  1. Evaluate legal authorities related to emergency management.
  2. Examine the five mission areas of prevention, protection, mitigation, response, and recovery based on industry standards.
  3. Produce effective communication, verbally and in writing, using appropriate references and technologies.
  4. Apply critical thinking skills to emergency management issues.
  5. Demonstrate the ability to work with other agencies and organizations in a professional, respectful and constructive environment.

2019

Nondiscrimination Statement


DMACC offers career and technical programs in the following areas of study:

Agriculture, National & Environmental Services /Architecture, Engineering, and Construction/Arts, Design, and Visual communications/Business, Management, and Marketing/Education, Public, and Human Services/Health Science/Hospitality and Culinary/Information Technology/Manufacturing/Transportation & Logistics

Des Moines Area Community College shall not engage in nor allow discrimination covered by law against any person, group or organization. This includes in its programs, activities, employment practices, hiring practices or the provision of services, and harassment or discrimination based on race, color, national origin, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age (in employment), disability, genetic information (in employment) and actual or potential parental, family or marital status of a person. Veteran status in educational programs, activities, employment practices, or admission procedures is also included to the extent covered by law.

Individuals who believe they have been discriminated against may file a complaint through the College Discrimination Complaint Procedure. Complaint forms may be obtained from the Campus Provost’s office, the Academic Deans’ office, the Judicial Officer, or the EEO/AA Officer, Human Resources. ADA questions and concerns may be directed to the Section 504/ADA Coordinator at 2006 S. Ankeny Blvd, Bldg 6, Ankeny, IA  50023, phone 515/964-6857, sgbittner@dmacc.edu.  Title IX questions and concerns may be directed to the Title IX Coordinator at 2006 S. Ankeny Blvd, Bldg 1, Ankeny, IA  50023, phone 515/964-6216, title9@dmacc.edu.  Question or complaints about this policy may be directed to the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Citigroup Center, 500 W. Madison, Suite 1475, Chicago, IL 60661, phone 312/730-1560, tax 312/730-1576..

Legal references: Iowa Code §§ 216.6 and 216.9, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S. C. §§ 2000d and 2000e), the Equal Pay Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. § 206, et seq.), Title IX (Educational Amendments, 20 U.S. C. §§ 1681-1688), Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S. C. § 794), and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. § 12101, et seq.).(2018)

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