Public Safety Administration – Emergency & Fire Management Services Track
Associate Degree in Applied Science
What You’ll Learn
Studying public safety administration with a focus on emergency and fire management at Forsyth Tech offers a comprehensive program that prepares individuals for crucial roles in emergency planning, response, and fire protection. Through hands-on training and coursework, students learn about incident command systems, hazardous materials management, disaster preparedness, and fire prevention. With experienced faculty and industry-aligned curriculum, Forsyth Tech provides a strong foundation for a successful career in emergency and fire management.
Outcomes
- Leadership
- Ethics
- Policy
- Investigations
- Crisis Management
- Communication
- Risk Assessment
- Community Engagement
Curriculum & Class Schedule
Legend:
AComprehensive Articulation Agreement (This course is recommended for students transferring to a four-year university.)
LLocal Requirement
IInstructional Service Agreement
UUniversal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC)
GGlobal Distinction
RRequisite(s)
Disclaimer line: This is a suggested list. You will consult with an academic advisor to develop your exact curriculum, based on your interests and any credits you may already have obtained prior to arriving at Forsyth Tech.
CJC 111: Intro to Criminal Justice
ACredit Hours: 3
ENG 111: Writing and Inquiry
A U G RCredit Hours: 3
EPT 140: Emergency Management
Credit Hours: 3
FIP 152: Fire Protection Law
Credit Hours: 3
PAD 151: Intro to Public Admin
Credit Hours: 3
ENG 112: Writing/Research in the Disc (Global)
A U G RCredit Hours: 3
EPT 150: Incident Management
Credit Hours: 3
EPT 210: Response & Recovery
Credit Hours: 3
FIP 240: Fire Service Supervision
Credit Hours: 3
PAD 251: Public Finance & Budgeting
Credit Hours: 3
BUS 110: Introduction to Business
ACredit Hours: 3
PSY 150: General Psychology (Global)
A U GCredit Hours: 3
MAT 143: Quantitative Literacy
A U G RCredit Hours: 3
: Humanities/Fine Arts Elective
ACredit Hours: 3
CJC 240: Law Enfor Mgt. & Supervis
Credit Hours: 3
EPT 124: EM Services Law & Ethics
Credit Hours: 3
EPT 275: Emergency OPS Center Mgt
Credit Hours: 3
PAD 252: Public Policy Analysis
Credit Hours: 3
FIP 228: Local Govt Finance
Credit Hours: 3
FIP 256: Munic Public Relations
Credit Hours: 3
PAD 254: Grant Writing
Credit Hours: 3
POL 130: State & Local Government
ACredit Hours: 3
Legend:
AComprehensive Articulation Agreement (This course is recommended for students transferring to a four-year university.)
LLocal Requirement
IInstructional Service Agreement
UUniversal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC)
GGlobal Distinction
RRequisite(s)
- Emergency Management
- Law Enforcement
- Fire Services
- Homeland Security
- Public Safety Leadership
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Forsyth Tech’s Northwest campus is located at:
3111 Big Oaks Dr,
King, NC 27021