Criminal Justice, Emergency Management, Certificate

Program Details

Semester 1

• CRJ 325 - Intro to Emergency Management Credits: 3

• Option 1 - Select 3 Credits  Credits: 3

• CRJ 326 - Emergency Planning Credits: 3

Semester 2

• CRJ 327 - Exercise Design & Evaluation Credits: 3
• CRJ 328 - Disaster Response & Recovery Credits: 3
• CRJ 329 - Mitigation Credits: 3

Total Credits Required to Complete this Award - 18

Fixed Costs

Tuition……………………………………………………………………………………..$215.00 per credit

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

Varied Costs

Approximate total cost for the program: $4,070**

**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.

Nondiscrimination Statement

It is the policy of Des Moines Area Community College not to discriminate in its programs, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information (in employment) and actual or potential parental, family or marital status. Veteran status in educational programs, activities, employment practices, or admission procedures is also included to the extent covered by law.  

If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy, please contact Director, Enterprise Risk Management, 2006 South Ankeny Boulevard, Bldg 22, Ankeny, IA 50023, 515-513-0655, feedback@dmacc.edu or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building, 1244 Speer Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582, Telephone: (303) 844-5695 FAX: (303) 844-4303, TDD 800-877-8339 Email: OCR.Denver@ed.gov ₍₂₀₂₆₎