Associate of Science in Emergency Management
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.
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Job Opportunities
A 2004 U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Bureau of Labor Statistics for Occupational Employment Reports 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."
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Degree Options
Associate of Science Degree
in Emergency Management
Bachelor of Science Degree
in Emergency Management
Contact
Michael Mikitish
Director, Institute of Emergency Management
Idaho State University-Meridian
208-373-1763
E-mail: mikimich@isu.edu
Additional information on this program can be found at:
http://www.isu.edu/ctech/emergencymanagement