Course variations

Course summary

This program is for students who want a liberal arts-based degree that will also prepare them for a career in the growing field of emergency services. This option allows students to quickly achieve a credential that can benefit their career while preparing themselves for a future bachelor’s degree program. Students can receive up to 30 credits in prior learning, including credit for their academy training, making it possible to complete this degree program in two semesters. The A.S. includes all of the same required liberal arts core courses as other bachelor’s programs at Adelphi. This program is available entirely online or can be completed taking a mixture of online and live-instruction courses.

Program modules

The courses are:Emergency Medical Technician, Essentials of Firefighting,Hazardous Materials/First Responder Operations, Firefighter I, Arson Recognition, Building Construction, Incident Command, Fire or EMS Lieutenant (minimum 1 year), Asst. or Deputy Chief, Expository and Professional Writing, Humanities Electives, Principles of Emergency Services, Emergency Services Management and Administration, Legal Aspects of Emergency Services, Introduction to Financial Concepts for Emergency Services, Emergency and Disaster Preparedness, Master Planning for Public Emergency Management, Occupational Safety and Health, Management of Human Resources, Emergency Services Leadership.

Entry requirement for international students

Applicants must be graduates of an accredited four-year high school or academy or must provide documentation of equivalent studies that the University deems acceptable. Applicants are considered on the basis of their individual academic record and co-curricular activities. Students should have completed the recommended number of academic units: English 4 units, Science 3 units, Mathematics 3 units, foreign language 2-3 units, and additional 4 units to be chosen from history, social studies, and the above fields of study. Applicants must provide evidence of superior academic achievement and of proficiency in English. The minimum TOEFL score acceptable is 80 internet based score or 550 paper based score. SAT scores are required for students whose native language is English. A current new york w York State license as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN),

Qualification

Associate degree

Awarding body

Adelphi University

Department name

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