The Emergency Management and Disaster Assistance emphasis is designed to meet the needs of students aspiring for a career in emergency management and/or disaster assistance at the local, regional, state, or national level.
Total Program Credits: 120
General Education Requirements: | 35 Credits | ||
ENGL 1010 | Introduction to Academic Writing | 3 | |
or | ENGH 1005 | Literacies and Composition Across Contexts (5) | |
ENGL 2010 | Intermediate Writing Academic Writing and Research | 3 | |
Complete one of the following: | 3 | ||
MAT 1030 | Quantitative Reasoning (3) | ||
MAT 1035 | Quantitative Reasoning with Integrated Algebra (6) | ||
STAT 1040 | Introduction to Statistics (3) | ||
STAT 1045 | Introduction to Statistics with Algebra (5) | ||
MATH 1050 | College Algebra (4) | ||
MATH 1055 | College Algebra with Preliminaries (5) | ||
MATH 1090 | College Algebra for Business (3) | ||
Complete one of the following: | 3 | ||
HIST 1700 | American Civilization (3) | ||
HIST 2700 | US History to 1877 (3) | ||
and | HIST 2710 | US History since 1877 (3) | |
HIST 1740 | US Economic History (3) | ||
POLS 1000 | American Heritage (3) | ||
POLS 1100 | American National Government (3) | ||
Complete the following: | |||
PHIL 2050 | Ethics and Values | 3 | |
HLTH 1100 | Personal Health and Wellness (2) | ||
or | PES 1097 | Fitness for Life | 2 |
Distribution Courses: | |||
Biology | 3 | ||
Physical Science | 3 | ||
Additional Biology or Physical Science | 3 | ||
Humanities Distribution | 3 | ||
Fine Arts Distribution | 3 | ||
Social/Behavioral Science ( ES 1150 Community Emergency Preparedness recommended) | 3 | ||
Discipline Core Requirements: | 18 Credits | ||
ESFF 2100 | Introduction to Emergency Services Leadership | 3 | |
ESMG 310G | Introduction to Homeland Security | 3 | |
ESMG 3150 | Principles of Management for the Emergency Services | 3 | |
ESMG 3600 | Psychology of Emergency Services | 3 | |
ESMG 4600 | Public Administration for the Emergency Services | 3 | |
ESMG 4650 | Emergency Services Capstone | 3 | |
Elective Requirements: | 42 Credits | ||
Complete any Emergency Services or related advisor approved courses | 18 | ||
Any courses 1000 or higher | 24 | ||
Emphasis Requirements: | 25 Credits | ||
Complete 25 credits from the following: | 25 | ||
ESMG 3350 | Analytical Research Approaches to Public Emergency Services (3) | ||
ESMG 3400 | Critical Infrastructure Protection (3) | ||
ESMG 3710 | Comparative Approaches to Homeland Security (3) | ||
ESMG 4000 | Advanced Emergency Services Leadership (4) | ||
ESMG 4150 | Humanitarian Services and Disaster Relief (3) | ||
ESMG 4200 | Disaster Response and the Public (3) | ||
ESMG 425G | Crisis and Disaster Management (3) | ||
ESMG 4300 | Disaster Recovery and Mitigation (3) | ||
ESMG 445G | Human Factors in Emergency Management (3) | ||
ESMG 4500 | Customer Service and Marketing for the Emergency Services (3) | ||
ESMG 4550 | Principles of Disaster and Emergency Management (3) | ||
ESMG 481R | Emergency Services Internship (3) 1 |
Graduation Requirements:
Footnote: | |
1May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits |
This graduation plan is a sample plan and is intended to be a guide. Your specific plan may differ based on your Math and English placement and/or transfer credits applied. You are encouraged to meet with an advisor and set up an individualized graduation plan in Wolverine Track.
Milestone courses (pre-requisites for a course in one of the subsequent semesters) are marked in red and Italicized.
Semester 1 | Course Title | Credit Hours |
ENGL 1010 or ENGH 1005 | Introduction to Writing or Literacies and Composition Across Contexts | 3 |
American Institution | Any approved American Institution course | 3 |
ES Elective |
ESFF 1000-Introduction to Emergency Services and Ability Testing Recommended | 4 |
HLTH 1100 or PES 1097 | Personal Health and Wellness or Fitness for Life | 2 |
MAT 1030 or MAT 1035 or STAT 1040 or STAT 1045 or MATH 1050 or MATH 1055 or MATH 1090 | Quantitative Reasoning or Quantitative Reasoning with Integrated Algebra or Introduction to Statistics or Introduction to Statistics with Algebra or College Algebra or College Algebra with Preliminaries or College Algebra for Business | 3 |
Semester total: | 15 | |
Semester 2 | Course Title | Credit Hours |
ENGL 2010 | Intermediate Writing | 3 |
Physical Science | Any approved Physical Science course | 3 |
Social Behavioral | Any approved Behavioral Science course (ES 1150 recommeded) | 3 |
BIOL 1010 | General Biology (recommended for Biology Distribution) | 3 |
Elective | Any Emergency Services or related advisor approved courses | 3 |
Semester total: | 15 | |
Semester 3 | Course Title | Credit Hours |
ES Elective |
ESEC 1140- Emergency Medical Technician-Basic (STRONGLY RECOMMENDED) | 9 |
PHIL 205G | Ethics and Values | 3 |
ESFF 2100 | Introduction to Emergency Services Leadership | 3 |
Semester total: | 15 | |
Semester 4 | Course Title | Credit Hours |
Fine Arts | Any approved Fine Arts course | 3 |
Third science | Any approved Biology of Physical science course | 3 |
GE Elective | Any courses 1000 or higher | 6 |
Humanities | Any approved Humanities course | 3 |
Semester total: | 15 | |
Semester 5 | Course Title | Credit Hours |
ESMG 310G | Introduction to Homeland Security | 3 |
ESMG 3150 | Principles of Management for the Emergency Services | 3 |
ESMG 3400 | Critical Infrastructure Protection | 3 |
GE elective | Any courses 1000 or higher | 3 |
GE elective | Any courses 1000 or higher | 3 |
Semester total: | 15 | |
Semester 6 | Course Title | Credit Hours |
ESMG 3600 | Psychology of Emergency Services | 3 |
ESMG 4600 | Public Administration for the Emergency Services | 3 |
Emergency Management and Disaster Assistance Electives | Any ESMG Approved course | 3 |
Emergency Management and Disaster Assistance Electives | Any ESMG Approved course | 3 |
GE elective | Any courses 1000 or higher | 3 |
Semester total: | 15 | |
Semester 7 | Course Title | Credit Hours |
ESMG 4650 | Emergency Services Capstone | 3 |
ESMG 4200 | Disaster Response and the Public | 4 |
ESMG 4550 | Principles of Disaster and Emergency Management | 3 |
GE elective | Any courses 1000 or higher | 3 |
GE elective | Any courses 1000 or higher | 2 |
Semester total: | 15 | |
Semester 8 | Course Title | Credit Hours |
ESMG 425G | Crisis and Disaster Management | 3 |
ESMG 4150 | Humanitarian Services and Disaster Relief | 3 |
ESMG 4000 | Advanced Emergency Services Leadership | 3 |
ES Elective | Any Emergency Services or related advisor approved courses | 3 |
GE elective | Any courses 1000 or higher | 3 |
Semester total: | 15 | |
Notes: ESMG 3350 Analytical Research Approaches to Public Emergency Services, ESMG 3710 Comparative Approaches to Homeland Security, ESMG 4300 Disaster Recovery and Mitigation, ESMG 445G Human Factors in Emergency Management, ESMG 4500 Customer Service and Marketing for the Emergency Services, ESMG 481R Emergency Services Internship | ||
Degree total: | 120 |
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Emergency Services |
Location: |
ES 217 |
Telephone: |
801-863-7798 |
Email: |
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Web Address: |
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Mission Statement
The Emergency Services Department at Utah Valley University prepares practicing and future emergency service professionals through a program that balances technical skills, critical and ethical thinking, leadership, and effective communication. The department's programs address multiple emergency service educational needs, from professional certifications to degrees.
Degree programs and individual courses are designed to meet both state and national professional requirements, including those established by the Utah Fire Services Certification Council, the Utah Labor Commission, the United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Federal Emergency Management Association (FEMA), the National Fire Academy (NFA), and the National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG).
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Advisors:
Web: www.uvu.edu/es
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Federal Emergency Management Agency |
State, County and Municipal Fire Departments |
The United States Department of Defense |
State, County and Municipal Police Departments |
The United States Department of Homeland Security |
State, County and Municipal Emergency Management Departments |
Federal Fire and Emergency Service Agencies |
Private Industries to include the Insurance Industry |
Federal Law Enforcement Agencies |
Public and Private Lose Preventions Positions |
Employment Outlook
Profession |
Positions (Nationally) |
Median Income |
Emergency Manager |
10,500+* |
$70,500* |
Law Enforcement |
839,500+* |
$61,600* |
Fire and Rescue |
344,700+* |
$48,030* |
Fire Inspectors and Investigators |
15,000+* |
$56,130* |
*Current employment/salary statistics according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics |
Class Scheduling
Emergency Services classes are scheduled to meet the needs of traditional students and firefighters working various shift assignments. During each semester, classes are offered during the day, afternoons, evenings, weekends, and online. For more information, call (801) 863-7798, or check our web page at www.uvu.edu/es.
Firefighter Recruit Candidate Academy (RCA)
Program Requirements for Enrollment
Recruit Candidate Academy courses include ESFF 250A and 250B. Enrollment is done by means of a program application process. Prior to enrollment students must:
Certificate of Completion: Firefighter Recruit Candidate
Complete the following courses with a minimum grade of C- or higher:
Must maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0
CERTIFICATION: Upon completion of courses for the Recruit Candidate Academy certificate, students will be certified at the Firefighter I, Firefighter II, Hazardous Materials Awareness and Hazardous Materials First Responder-Operations levels through the Utah Fire Service Certification System. Students are required to complete an Emergency Medical Technician-Basic level course. EMT certification is not required to register for RCA.
Paramedic
The Utah Valley University Paramedic program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs 25400 US Highway 19 N., Suite 158 Clearwater, FL 33763 727-210-2350 www.caahep.org
To contact CoAEMSP: 8301 Lakeview Parkway Suite 111-312 Rowlett, TX 75088 214-703-8445 FAX 214-703-8992 www.coaemsp.org
Program Requirements for Enrollment
Paramedic Program Pre-requisites. The following pre-requisites must be completed prior to application deadline:
Once accepted into the paramedic program, you must provide documentation of the following:
Certificate of Completion: Paramedic
Complete the following courses with a minimum grade of C- or higher:
Must maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 for UVU graduation. Certification requirements and recommendation to the National Registry is separate from UVU graduation and addressed below.
Additional certifications offered: Upon successful completion of the paramedic program students have the opportunity to earn several certifications. These include:
National Registry Certification
Students will NOT automatically be recommended for the National Registry psychomotor or written exams. Recommendation requires a minimum 2.7 GPA for all UVU paramedic courses and completion of program requirements as outlined in the program
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Careers: | ||
Our Bachelor of Science degree will afford our graduates a wide range of employment opportunities in the fire service and medical field. |
Follow the links below to view current, detailed Utah Department of Workforce Services occupational information for that career.