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2019 - 2020 FCC Academic Catalog
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2019 - 2020 FCC Academic Catalog
Emergency Management – Specialized
Studies
Letter Of Recognition (Career)
Designed to prepare students for organization and leadership of specialty
emergency management areas. Provides the opportunity to supplement a broad
education in emergency management with focused study of a specialized topic
of interest in the field.
After completing the required FEMA IS prerequisites, students enroll in selected
EMGT courses. These are FCC online courses offered during the fall, spring, and
summer semesters.
The process to transfer FEMA IS prerequisites to Frederick Community College
(FCC) takes place in three (3) environments:
1. FEMA website: Take FEMA IS courses online at
crslist.aspx
2. EMI/Jacobs: Transfer FEMA IS courses to FCC college credit at
3. FCC: Where final FEMA college credit resides, and where EMGT courses
are completed
Course Credits
Departmental Requirements
FEMA 131 Principles of Emergency Management 1
FEMA 205 Fundamentals of Management and Support Coordination
of Federal Disaster Operations 1
Choose any EMGT course numbered between EMGT 165
and EMGT 189 4/5
6/7
Note: Students should select their EMGT course in consultation with a program advisor.
Specified EMGT courses have various FEMA prerequisite requirements that must be
completed and converted prior to EMGT course enrollment. EMGT courses must be
passed with a grade of 'C' or better.
GIS-Public Safety
Letter Of Recognition (Career)
Designed to offer a series of courses which will serve as the foundation for
preparing students to use Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and related
technologies consistent with entry-level employment in public safety. Students
will learn foundational GIS principles, how they are used in a variety of public
safety careers, and the core skills for utilizing those principles themselves.
Course Credits
Departmental Requirements
GISA 101 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
with ArcGIS. 3
EMGT 201 Public Safety GIS and Technology………………………. 3
FEMA 191 Emergency Management & Technical Tools Application……. 1
FEMA 192 Geospatial Information Systems Specialist…………………. 1
FEMA 200 Homeland Security Geospatial Operations & Management. 1
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Emergency Management – Professional
Development
Letter Of Recognition (Career)
Provides a well-rounded initial skillset for those entering or already in the
emergency management profession. A combination of FEMA Independent Study
and FCC coursework, it addresses emergency management discipline basics,
hones leadership and communication skills, and introduces fundamental concepts
of planning, exercising, and volunteer management. This LOR is designed to offer
a broad foundation in the field, which students may use to develop their careers
or build upon in further studies.
Students will achieve completion of the FEMA Professional Development Series
as part of this program.
After completing the required FEMA IS prerequisites, students enroll in selected
EMGT courses. These are FCC online courses offered during the fall, spring, and
summer semesters.
The process to transfer FEMA IS prerequisites to Frederick Community College
(FCC) takes place in three (3) environments:
1. FEMA website: Take FEMA IS courses online at
crslist.aspx
2. EMI/Jacobs: Transfer FEMA IS courses to FCC college credit at
3. FCC: Where final FEMA college credit resides, and where EMGT courses
are completed
Course Credits
Departmental Requirements
EMGT 115 Foundations of Emergency Management 3
FEMA 131 Principles of Emergency Management
FEMA 151 National Incident Management System
FEMA 205 Fundamentals of Management and Support Coordination
of Federal Disaster Operations
EMGT 135 Leadership and Management 3
FEMA 132 Leadership and Decision Making Concepts
FEMA 134 Effective Communication
FEMA 221 Cultural Competence in Disaster: Before, During,
and After
Other FEMA Requirements 3
FEMA 103 Community Disaster Exercise
FEMA 135 Developing and Managing Volunteers
FEMA 140 Emergency Planning
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Note: After completing and converting each of the required FEMA courses, students are
required to enroll in and successfully complete the associated EMGT course (specified in
sets above). Students must earn a grade of ‘C’ or better in the associated EMGT course.
Emergency Medical Technician/Paramedic
A.A.S. Degree (Career)
Howard Community College Degree
Mid-Maryland Allied Healthcare Education Consortium
This area of study prepares graduates to provide immediate care for the critically
ill or injured at the site of an emergency. Emergency care is maintained during
transport of patients to hospital settings. Instruction includes classroom and
clinical experience. Successful completion of the program leads to eligibility
to take state and national certification examinations in Emergency Medical
Technician-Paramedic. Graduates are employed by fire and rescue organizations,
hospitals, private ambulance companies, and other health care agencies. Current
EMT certification* and all required prerequisite courses must be verified for
enrollment in EMSP-160, along with proof of experience as an EMT as outlined by
Code of Maryland (COMAR) regulations.
For more information, contact the FCC Counseling & Advising Office or the Health
Sciences Division at Howard Community College, 443.518.1560.
• Students must earn a grade of "C" or better in ENGL 101.
• Students must earn a grade of "C" or higher in all Emergency Medical Technician/
Paramedic courses.
Course Credits
English
ENGL 101 English Composition 3
Mathematics
Mathematics Elective (GenEd course list)
(MATH 120 recommended) 3
Social & Behavioral Sciences
PSYC 101 General Psychology 3
Arts & Humanities
COMM 103Public Speaking 3
Biological & Physical Sciences
BSCI 150 Principles of Biology I or
BSCI 223 Microbiology for Allied Health 4
BSCI 201 Anatomy and Physiology I 4
BSCI 202 Anatomy and Physiology II 4
Courses offered at Howard Community College
HEAL 105 Drug Calculations 1
EMSP 160 Prevention and Management of Emergency Situations 6
EMSP 200 Airway, Patient Assessment and Trauma Management 9
EMSP 205 Medical Emergencies I 5
EMSP 210 Medical Emergencies II 9
EMSP 215 Medical Emergencies III 6
EMSP 230 Paramedic Internship and Evaluation 5
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A grade of “C” or better is required in all paramedic, mathematics, and science
courses.
* EMT certification may be obtained by completing EMSP 106 and EMSP 107.
Fire Service Administration
A.A.S. Degree (Career)
Prepares graduates to function as entry-level fire and emergency service providers
as well as to provide the degree credential necessary for rank promotion and
career advancement.
The Fire Service Administration program is open to any career or volunteer fire
fighter. This program integrates general education coursework with the major
components of the Division of Fire Rescue Services (DFRS) Fire/Rescue training
curriculum. Students will complete a total of 60 credits, including 21 general
education credits, 24 credits in supporting professional studies courses, and 15
credits through Fire/Rescue Department Career Recruit School courses. Certain
courses are restricted to employees or volunteers of the Fire/EMS Department or
an emergency services agency.
• Students must complete their creditEnglish and Mathematics within the first
24 credits.
• One course must meet the cultural competence graduation requirement.
• Students should consult ARTSYS for transferability of courses within the
University of Maryland System.
• CORE: The General Education CORE is that foundation of the higher education
curriculumproviding a coherent intellectual experience for all students. Students
should check with an advisor or the transfer institution (ARTSYS) before selecting
General Education CORE requirements.
• In some General Education categories (Mathematics, Biological & Physical
Sciences), a 4-credit course selected from the GenEd course list will satisfy the
requirement in place of a 3-credit course. Students should check with an advisor
before selecting these courses.
• For the PE/Health & Nutrition requirement, a 3-credit Physical Education or Health
course may satisfy the requirement in place of a 1-credit course. Students should
check with an advisor before selecting this course.
• Students must earn a grade of "C" or better in ENGL 101.
Course Credits
English
ENGL 101 English Composition 3
Mathematics
Mathematics Elective (GenEd course list) 3
Social & Behavioral Sciences
Social & Behavioral Sciences (GenEd course list) 3
Arts & Humanities
Arts & Humanities Elective (GenEd course list)
(COMM 105 or COMM 107 recommended) (COMM 105 satisfies cultural
competence requirement) 3
Biological & Physical Sciences
Science Elective (GenEd course list)
(BSCI 201, BSCI 107, BSCI 117 or CHEM 101 recommended) 3
Interdisciplinary & Emerging Issues
Wellness Elective (HLTH 160-Stress Management recommended) 3
General Education Elective(Select from GenEd course list) 3
Physical Education, Health, or Nutrition Requirement
(Wellness elective satisfies requirement)