The Adelphi University online Associate of Science in Emergency Services Administration (AS in ESA) quickly provides you with the building blocks to enter or advance in this dynamic, challenging and rewarding field. You not only acquire practical knowledge and skills that you can immediately apply to your occupation, community and life, but also a career-boosting credential.
Ourcutting-edge curriculumin all-hazards planning applies across disciplines, organizations, industries and sectors, opening doors to diverse employment opportunities in the emergency services field. It was developed and is taught byleading educators, researchers and practitioners, many with front-line experience managing major planned and unplanned events, including presidential visits, global meetings, terrorist attacks, health epidemics, transportation emergencies and natural disasters.
As incidents ranging from hurricanes and wildfires to cybersecurity breaches and mass shootings demonstrate, emergency preparedness is crucial in our homes, businesses, communities and government. By earning your associate in emergency services administration online from Adelphi, you can help meet a critical societal need for individuals who are prepared to plan for and respond to emergencies—and stand out as a leader in any occupation.
接受过一定公共安全培训的学生可能有资格获得生活经验学分，并在学位上省钱。Training includes:
- Police academy course work
- EMT or paramedic certification
- Regional or county fire academy training
- Military training
- Federal DHS courses
Military personnel can also apply G.I. Bill benefits and take advantage of the Concurrent Admissions Program (ConAP), which allows soon-to-enlist or currently enlisted military personnel to enroll in and complete college courses while they continue their service commitments.An Enrollment Counselor can help you navigate your options.
—The Economist, August 29, 2017
Who Can Benefit
Adelphi’s online AS in Emergency Services Administration caters to individuals including:
- Public safety professionals, e.g., police officers, EMTs and active and veteran military members, who seek education to expand or hone their knowledge and skills and position themselves for career advancement
- Professionals in fields related to public safety, including public health, nursing and environmental sciences, who want to help their organization with emergency preparedness or make a career change
- Students who aspire to earn a bachelor’s degree and are considering majoring in or planning to major in emergency services
—Jim McKay, Editor, Emergency Management
Program Benefits
- 100 percent online, instructor-led format provides you with both flexibility and personalized learning.
- 您将获得基本的紧急服务管理能力。
- 教师是积极的实践者，不仅为您提供学术培训，还提供最新的领域知识和见解。
- You may qualify for up to 30 credits for life experience (including academy training), enabling you to save money and complete your degree in as few as two semesters.