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Emergency Management
The Pierce College Emergency Management program is taught by experts from around our region and across the country. You will learn to prepare your community for disasters and how to recover from them if they happen. The program was recently recognized as one of the 10 best Bachelor’s Degrees in Emergency Management by CollegeRank. Every student gets hands-on experience in the field through an internship or capstone project. Generous transfer credits and credit for industry training are allowed, so you might be closer to earning a degree than you think!
Careers in Puget Sound
The emergency management career field is booming, with jobs available in the public, private, and non-profit sectors.
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Cindy Bassage
Program Specialist
253-912-3773
BAS-HSEM@pierce.ctc.edu
Sarah Miller
Program Director
253-912-3773
BAS-HSEM@pierce.ctc.edu
Questions? Contact outreach@pierce.ctc.edu for application assistance and more information about Pierce College.
Emergency Management Degrees and Certificates
- Emergency Management Certificate
- 24 credits, which can be completed in as few as 2 terms. Eligible for Military Service to Education funding.
- Tribal Emergency Management Certificate
- 24 credits, which can be completed in as few as 3 terms.
- Healthcare Emergency Management Certificate
- 13 credits, which can be completed in just 1 term or as many as 3. Can easily be added to any healthcare or EM pathway.
- Associate of Applied Science (AAS-T) in Emergency Management
- 93 credits, which can be completed full-time in as few as 6 terms, or part-time for several years.
- Disaster Risk Management Certificate
- 20 credits, which can be completed in 2 terms (requires completion of an associate degree prior to admission).
- * Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) in Emergency Management
- 90 credits, in addition to an existing associate degree, for a total of 180 credits. Can be completed full-time in 2 years or part-time in 3 years.
* This degree program has a separate application process. See Bachelor of Applied Science in Emergency Management (BAS-EM) for more details and find out how to apply.
Supporting You Where You Are
Financial aid and scholarships are frequently available to students who qualify. Visit Workforce for more information about special funding opportunities for unemployed workers or low-wage working parents.
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