Bachelor of Applied Science in Emergency Management
Fire Science Concentration

In times of uncertainty and unprecedented natural and man-made disasters, Waldorf’s Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Emergency Management is designed to prepare the student with a broad base of knowledge in the field of emergency management. The foundation for this degree program includes the Waldorf general education curriculum, numerous courses in the emergency management arena, as well as electives in the fields of Homeland Security, Fire Science Administration, and Business, among others. The program provides students with the general education, discipline-specific, and technical knowledge required to succeed in the diverse field of emergency management.

Fire Science Concentration

The Fire Science concentration is designed to complement the B.A. in Emergency Management by providing an opportunity to focus on fire-related aspects of emergency management.

Estimated time to complete this bachelor’s degree program is four years with full-time enrollment.

B.A.S. Degree Requirements

Completion of the B.A.S. core curriculum (30 Credits)
Completion of the required courses in a major field (30 Credits)
Completion of additional courses (including any supported courses required by the major in other departments) to a total of 120 credits depending on the major
A grade of C or higher in all coursework in the major and, if applicable, in the concentration(s)
2.00 cumulative grade point average for work completed at Waldorf (Some majors may require a cumulative GPA higher than a 2.00)
Minimum of 30 upper-division credit hours

Requirements / Credit Hours
Core Requirements			30
Major Requirements			30
Professional Electives			60
Concentration			12
Remaining Professional Electives			48

**Fire Science Concentration**
Prefix	Number	Course	Credit Hours
			12
FSC	3610	Fire Related Human Behavior	3
FSC	4510	Personnel Management for the Fire and Emergency Services	3
FSC	4610	Fire and Emergency Services Administration	3
FSC	4753	Terrorism Incident Management and Emergency Procedures	3

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Bachelor of Applied Science in Emergency Management Fire Science Concentration

B.A.S. Degree Requirements

Bachelor of Applied Science in Emergency Management
Fire Science Concentration