Colin G. Chesley, Associate Vice President, 386-506-3193, Colin.Chesley@daytonastate.edu
Teresa Cole, Administrative Assistant, 386-506-3189, Teresa.Cole@daytonastate.edu
Program Overview
Mission:
The Bachelor of Applied Science in Supervision and Management — Emergency Management Concentration prepares graduates to effectively lead and collaborate in diverse emergency management environments. The program provides comprehensive knowledge of governmental and non-governmental roles, critical incident planning, mitigation, prevention, response, and recovery.
Description:
The Bachelor of Applied Science in Supervision and Management — Emergency Management Concentration provides students in law enforcement, fire service, emergency medical services, emergency management, and homeland security with the opportunity to complete a baccalaureate education focused on leadership, communication, planning, mitigation, and response to man-made and natural disasters.
Students gain foundational knowledge in emergency management systems, risk management strategies, mitigation applications, and emergency preparedness best practices used in public safety operations. Graduates may find employment in local, state, and federal government agencies, colleges and universities, and private-sector organizations.
2+2 Degree Completion Pathway: Students enter the program with an associate degree or transferable lower-division coursework and complete 60 upper-division credits to earn the Bachelor of Applied Science degree.
Outcomes:
Graduates of the program will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of the roles of federal, state, and local governments and non-governmental organizations in critical incidents as they relate to planning, prevention, risk management, response, and recovery.
- Apply core principles and theories of planning, prevention, protection, risk management, response, and recovery frameworks to critical incident management.
- Identify vulnerabilities associated with critical incidents and critical infrastructure and evaluate policies and practices designed to minimize risk.
- Formulate and apply risk management strategies and mitigation practices for a variety of critical incidents.
- Describe collaborative response and recovery concepts utilized by federal, state, local, and non-governmental organizations to ensure coordinated emergency management efforts.
- Explain how the National Incident Management System (NIMS), Incident Command System (ICS), and other critical support functions influence emergency management operations.
- Analyze historical emergency responses, evaluate lessons learned, and recommend innovative best practices for future incidents.
- Exhibit professional behavior, ethical decision-making, and effective communication within the emergency management profession.
Admission and Degree Requirements
Admission:
- Submit a Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.S.) application.
- Meet one of the following educational requirements:
- Hold a conferred Associate in Arts (A.A.), Associate in Science (A.S.), or Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree from a regionally accredited institution.
- Have completed at least 60 transferable college-level credits from a regionally accredited institution, including a minimum of 15 credits of general education coursework.
- Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 on all college coursework.
- Submit official transcripts from all previously attended postsecondary institutions. International transcripts must be evaluated by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES).
Completion:
- Earn a grade of "C" or better in all program-specific and prerequisite courses.
Financial Aid
This program is eligible for federal financial aid and the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program, subject to applicable eligibility requirements.
Financing Options: Complete the FAFSA at
studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa.
For information on grants, loans, and work-study opportunities, visit the Office of Financial Aid at
daytonastate.edu/financial-aid/.
Students are also encouraged to apply for Daytona State College Foundation scholarships. Additional information is available at
daytonastate.edu/scholarships/.
Career and Labor Market Information
Graduates are prepared for supervisory, management, planning, and leadership positions in emergency management, homeland security, public safety, disaster preparedness, business continuity, and emergency response organizations. Employment opportunities exist within federal, state, tribal, and local government agencies, healthcare systems, educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, and private-sector organizations responsible for emergency planning, continuity of operations, and disaster resilience.
| Related Career Opportunities |
Emergency Management Director; Emergency Preparedness Manager; Homeland Security Specialist; Business Continuity Manager; Disaster Recovery Coordinator; Emergency Services Manager; Continuity of Operations (COOP) Planner; Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Coordinator; Public Safety Administrator; Resilience Program Manager |
| Career Areas |
Emergency management, homeland security, disaster preparedness, mitigation and recovery, public safety administration, business continuity, emergency planning, risk management, resilience planning, and emergency operations coordination |
| Primary Occupation (SOC) |
11-9161.00 – Emergency Management Directors |
| O*NET Online |
www.onetonline.org |
The Emergency Management Concentration prepares graduates to coordinate preparedness, mitigation, response, recovery, and continuity planning efforts across public, private, and nonprofit organizations. Coursework emphasizes leadership, interagency collaboration, risk management, emergency planning, and decision-making consistent with national emergency management frameworks and industry best practices.
Note: It is never too early to prepare for your career. Log in to the Daytona State Career Services Student Job Board to create your account, submit your resume for review, search for employment opportunities, and practice your interviewing skills through Big Interview. For assistance, contact Career Services to connect with a Career Advisor.
Program Credit Requirements:
| Associate Level Courses |
60.00 |
| BAS Core Program of Study |
27.00 |
| Emergency Management Concentration |
15.00 |
| Focus Area |
18.00 |
| TOTAL |
120.00 |
BAS Core Program of Study
27 Credits
| GEB3213 | Business Writing | 3.00 |
| MAN3353 | Management Theory and Practices | 3.00 |
| MAN3240 | Organizational Behavior | 3.00 |
| BUL3130 | Legal, Ethical, and Social Aspects of Business | 3.00 |
| ACG3024 | Accounting for Non-Financial Majors | 3.00 |
| ISM4011 | Introduction to Management Information Systems | 3.00 |
| MAN4120 | Leadership Challenges and Supervision | 3.00 |
| GEB4891 | Strategic Management and Decision Making | 3.00 |
| MAN4504 | Operational Decision Making | 3.00 |
GEB3213 is the first course in the BAS program and is a prerequisite to every other course in the program, or a co-requisite to other first semester courses.
MAN4120, GEB4891, MAN4504: These courses require senior-level status.
Emergency Management Concentration
15 Credits
| DSC4201 | Introduction to Emergency Management | 3.00 |
| DSC4203 | Homeland Security and Emergency Management | 3.00 |
| DSC4216 | Hazard Mitigation and Preparedness in Emergency Management | 3.00 |
| DSC4725 | Disaster Response and Recovery in Emergency Management | 3.00 |
| MAN4900 | Capstone Project in Supervision and Management | 3.00 |
HSA4947: This capstone course is the final course in this program.
Sample Program of Study
1st Semester
| GEB3213 | Business Writing | 3.00 |
| BUL3130 | Legal, Ethical, and Social Aspects of Business | 3.00 |
| DSC4201 | Introduction to Emergency Management | 3.00 |
| MAN3353 | Management Theory and Practices | 3.00 |
| General Education Core | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
GEB3213 is the first course in the BAS program and is a prerequisite to every other course in the program, or a co-requisite to other first semester courses.
2nd Semester
| MAN3240 | Organizational Behavior | 3.00 |
| ACG3024 | Accounting for Non-Financial Majors | 3.00 |
| DSC4203 | Homeland Security and Emergency Management | 3.00 |
| General Education Core | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |
3rd Semester
| MAN4120 | Leadership Challenges and Supervision | 3.00 |
| DSC4216 | Hazard Mitigation and Preparedness in Emergency Management | 3.00 |
| ISM4011 | Introduction to Management Information Systems | 3.00 |
| General Education Core | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |
MAN4120: This course requires senior level status.
4th Semester
| General Education Core | 3 |
| General Education Core | 3 |
| GEB4891 | Strategic Management and Decision Making | 3.00 |
| MAN4504 | Operational Decision Making | 3.00 |
| DSC4725 | Disaster Response and Recovery in Emergency Management | 3.00 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
5th Semester
| General Education Core | 3 |
| MAN4900 | Capstone Project in Supervision and Management | 3.00 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 6 |
Total Credit Hours: 60