Bachelor of Applied Science in Emergency Management

Created by Pierce faculty, this map outlines the initial coursework for this career field. It provides you a clear path to complete your degree by listing a specific set of courses relevant to your program and career. The map is designed with the appropriate number of credits and meets degree requirements. Courses are organized in a recommended sequence; please schedule accordingly. If a course is unavailable, select the next appropriate course within the sequence. For each course, a purpose statement explains how the content relates to your career field. On this map, there may be instances when you will be required to select a course from several options. Use these purpose statements and notes to choose the course that best aligns with your interests and needs. You will also find action items to complete to assure you progress and graduate on time. While this map is a great guide to courses required to complete the Bachelor of Applied Science in Emergency Management, you are responsible for fulfilling all degree requirements.

Admission Requirements

NOTE: Students lacking any of these requirements are encouraged to speak with an the EM Program Chair to determine the best way to meet those requirements, either prior to or after admission to the program

Completion of at least an associate degree (or 90 college level credits) with a cumulative GPA for all college-level credits of 2.0 or greater

Completion of 45 college-level general education credits, inclusive of these 5 general education requirement blocks: Communication, Quantitative/Symbolic Reasoning, Humanities, Social Sciences, Natural sciences, including lab

Completion of the following pre-requisite courses (or their equivalent): ENGL&101, EM 102, and CIS 130

Completion of the BAS application

Students who do not have a related AA degree, related work experience, or a certificate of completion for the National Emergency Management Basic Academy (NEMBA) should complete the following FEMA Independent Study (IS) Courses: IS 100, IS 120, SI 200, IS 230, IS 235, IS 240, IS 241, ISE 242, IS 244, IS 700, and IS 800 at the FEMA IS website.