About The Program
Given the current interest and changing landscape in emergency management training, much effort regionally and nationally, has been focused upon higher education programs. Idaho State University’s Associate of Science Degree in Emergency Management places emphasis upon the needs of first responder professionals at the city, county, state, and national levels.
Degree Options
- Associate of Science
- Bachelor of Science*
* planned to begin 2012
At A Glance
- General education courses do not have to be completed prior to enrollment in Emergency Management courses.
- All Emergency Management core and non-core courses are taught online.
- Courses will be taught online using Elluminate and Moodle.
Program Requirements
- Students must complete 38 credits of general education courses in order to satisfy the degree requirements.
- Students will need a computer that has 20 MB of free disk space, a soundcard with speakers, a microphone or headset, and at least a 28.8 kbps internet connection.
Admission Steps
- Complete and return an Application for Admission along with a check or money order for $40 (non-refundable), payable to Idaho State University. You may also apply online.
- Submit official college transcripts, if applicable, from each accredited institution of higher education that you have attended.
- Submit an official copy of your high school transcript or GED scores (Not required if you have completed and submitted proof of 14 or more academic credits from an accredited institution of higher education.)
- Meet with a College of Technology counselor, if desired, to obtain more in-depth information. To make an appointment, call (208)282-2622.
- Either:
- Complete the COMPASS Placement test. This test enables us to place you in the appropriate classes to enhance your success in college.
- Submit ACT/SAT scores, valid for seven (7) years from the date of testing.
- Apply for financial aid if needed. Questions, call (208) 282-2756.
- Contact Michael Mikitish, Program Coordinator for advising (208) 373-1763.
Fees
Fees apply to the current Idaho State University fee schedule which includes mandatory student health insurance.
Program/Class Fees
A $35 per credit fee is assessed for each class using Elluminate.
Paying for College
You may apply for financial aid, scholarships, grants, and loans to help finance your college education. When you pay registration fees, you are a student of Idaho State University with the privileges and responsibilities of a college student.
Affirmative Action & Equal Employment Opportunity at ISU
Career Opportunities
- A 2004 U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Bureau of Labor Statistics for Occupational Employment Report projects there will be a 28% job market increase in “Emergency Management Specialists” by the year 2012.
- The DOL includes emergency management in the Top 20 List of Growing Professions in the U.S.
- An Idaho Commerce and Labor (ICL) 2005 Market Analysis, which was prepared by a Regional Economist and covers the period 2004-2012, projected employment growth for emergency services personnel ranging from 16 to 33 percent for the same occupational codes.
- The ICL analysis indicates, “The demand for emergency services workers is expected to grow faster than the average for all occupations through 2014.”
Contact Us
Contact us for more information regarding course scheduling and books.
ISU College of Technology Student Services, 921 S. 8th Ave., Stop 8380, Pocatello, ID 83209 Phone (208) 282-2622, E-mail, Web Site.