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BSHS in Emergency Disaster Services Credit Distribution

Subject Category Credits
I. General Education Requirements 48
A. English Composition 6
B. Humanities 9
C. Social Sciences 15
  • Introduction to Sociology
(3)
  • Introduction to Psychology
(3)
  • Economics, Political Science, History or Geography
(3)
  • Other social sciences
(6)
D. Natural Sciences and Mathematics
    9
    • One college-level mathematics required
    (3)
    • Other natural sciences or mathematics
    (6)
    E. General Education Electives 9
    • Intercultural Communications or Race and Ethnic Relations
    (3)
    • Other credits from any general education subject
    (6)
    II. Concentration in Human Services 54
    A. Core Requirements 21
    • Dynamics of social setting (upper-level subjects in sociology, urban politics, social history, etc.)
    (3)
    • Dynamics of the individual (upper-level subjects in psychology)
    (6)
    • Dynamics of intervention (covers such areas as counseling, interviewing and social work methods)
    (3)
    • Social Planning (covers such areas as social policy, planning and administration)
    (3)
    • Statistics or research methodology
    (3)
    • Computer science or data processing
    (3)
    B. Individual Areas of Study: Emergency Disaster Services 33
    • Overview of Human Services or the Specialization
      • Introduction to Human Services
      • Introduction to Social Work
      • Introduction to Social Welfare
      • Introduction to Emergency Management
      • Introduction to Social Services
      • Basic Skills Emergency Program Managers
      • Social Welfare/Social Work
      • Social Welfare: Programs, Practice
    (3)
    • Basic Philosophy, Theory and Concepts
      • Civil Defense Syst./Prog./Pol.
      • Fire Related Human Behavior
      • Devel. Fire & Life Safety Strat.
      • Incident Command System
      • Earth Sciences for Emergency Managers
      • Manmade Hazards
      • Emergency Planning Course
      • Natural Hazards Mitigation & Recovery
      • Exec. Devel. for Emergency Program Managers
      • Principles of Hazardous Materials Management
      • Fire Command Operations
      • Public Administration
      • Fire Protection Management
      • State Rad. Defense Officer Workshop
    (12)
    • Applied Areas
      • Hazardous Materials Tactical Consideration
      • Community Fire Protection: Planning
      • Health Effects Ionizing Radiation
      • Crisis Communication
      • Occupational Health & Safety
      • Emergency Medical Service & Administration
      • Radiological Accident Assessment
      • Emergency Operations
      • Radiological Emergency Preparedness Plan
      • Emergency Planning & Methodology
      • Radiological Emergency Response & Operations
      • Emergency Prep. Laws & Regulations
      • Radiological Monitors Instructor
      • Exercise Design
      • Radiological Safety
      • Hazardous Materials Contingency Planning
      • Train the Trainer Courses
    (12)
    • Advanced Level Practicum
    (6)
    III. Free Electives 18
    Total 120

    Note: Course approvals will be individualized to reflect the approved practicum setting and job responsibilities. This list of courses is offered as a guide. Other courses may be considered appropriate for the specialization.

     



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