Emergency Services Administration, B.S.
The Bachelor of Science in Emergency Services Operations teaches students the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed in first responder, emergency, public safety, security, and disaster work. This degree provides students with competencies to participate professionally at the management through administrative level in mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery from crises and disasters.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Total Credit Hours | 120 | |
| General Education Requirements | 35 Credits | |
| ENGL 1010 | Introduction to Academic Writing CC | 3 |
| or ENGH 1005 | Literacies and Composition Across Contexts CC | |
| ENGL 2010 | Intermediate Academic Writing CC | 3 |
| Complete one of the following: | 3 | |
| Quantitative Reasoning QL (3) | ||
| Quantitative Reasoning with Integrated Algebra QL (undefined) | ||
| Introduction to Statistics QL (3) | ||
| Introduction to Statistics with Algebra QL (5) | ||
| College Algebra QL (4) | ||
| College Algebra with Preliminaries QL (5) | ||
| College Algebra for Business QL (3) | ||
| Complete one of the following: | 3 | |
| American Civilization AS (3) | ||
| US History to 1877 AS and US History since 1877 AS (6) | ||
| US Economic History AS (3) | ||
| American Heritage AS (3) | ||
| American National Government AS (3) | ||
| Complete the following: | ||
| PHIL 2050 | Ethics and Values IH | 3 |
| HLTH 1100 | Personal Health and Wellness TE | 2 |
| or EXSC 1097 | Fitness for Life TE | |
| Distribution Courses: | ||
| Biology | 3 | |
| Physical Science | 3 | |
| Additional Biology or Physical Science | 3 | |
| Humanities | 3 | |
| Fine Arts | 3 | |
| Social/Behavioral Science (ES 1150 Introduction to Emergency Management recommended) | 3 | |
| Discipline Core Requirements | 18 Credits | |
| ESFF 2100 | Servant-Leadership for the Emergency Services | 3 |
| ESMG 310G | Introduction to Homeland Security GI | 3 |
| ESMG 3150 | Principles of Management for the Emergency Services WE | 3 |
| ESMG 3600 | Psychology of Emergency Services | 3 |
| ESMG 4600 | Public Administration for the Emergency Services | 3 |
| ESMG 4650 | Emergency Services Capstone WE | 3 |
| Elective Requirements | 67 Credits | |
| Any 3000+ course in ESEC, ESMG, ES, ESFO, ESFF, ESWF, ESAF, CJ, NSS, MILS, courses | 27 | |
| Any courses 1000 or higher | 40 | |
Graduation Requirements
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Completion of a minimum of 120-semester credits.
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Overall grade point average of 2.0 (C) or above, with completion of each Emergency Services class with a "C-" or higher.
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Residency hours: a minimum of 30 credit hours through course attendance at UVU, with at least 10 hours earned in the last 45 hours.
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Completion of GE and specified departmental requirements.
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Successful completion of at least one Global/Intercultural (G/I) course.
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Successful completion of at least two Writing Enriched (WE) courses.
Graduation Plan
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.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Credit Hours | |
| ENGL 1010 | Introduction to Academic Writing CC | 3 |
| American Institutions | 3 | |
| Quantitative Literacy | 3 | |
| HLTH 1100 or EXSC 1097 | Personal Health and Wellness TE or Fitness for Life TE | 2 |
| Electives | 4 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ENGL 2010 | Intermediate Academic Writing CC | 3 |
| Physical Science | 3 | |
| ES 1150 | Introduction to Emergency and Disaster Management SS | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Biology | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Semester 3 | ||
| Elective | 9 | |
| PHIL 205G | Ethics and Values IH GI | 3 |
| ESFF 2100 | Servant-Leadership for the Emergency Services | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| Fine Arts | 3 | |
| Third Science | 3 | |
| Humanities | 3 | |
| Elective | 6 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Semester 5 | ||
| ESMG 310G | Introduction to Homeland Security GI | 3 |
| ESMG 3150 | Principles of Management for the Emergency Services WE | 3 |
| Elective Upper Division ES Course | 9 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 6 | ||
| ESMG 3600 | Psychology of Emergency Services | 3 |
| Elective Upper Division | 12 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Semester 7 | ||
| ESMG 4600 | Public Administration for the Emergency Services | 3 |
| Elective Upper Division | 6 | |
| Elective | 6 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 8 | ||
| Elective | 12 | |
| ESMG 4650 | Emergency Services Capstone WE | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 120 | |
Program Learning Outcomes
- Critique major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in emergency administration.
- Assume administrative roles and responsibilities within emergency services and management.
- Make ethical decisions in emergency services.
- Communicate emergency information clearly in various formats.
- Appraise vulnerabilities of diverse populations and infrastructures.