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Emergency Management graduates will be able to apply basic emergency management skills in the event of natural and manmade disasters. Graduates will be able to implement the four major areas of emergency management, namely, mitigation, preparation, response, and recovery. The Emergency Management program utilizes the Emergency Management Institute’s Independent Study (IS) courses to prepare graduates to apply leadership skills, to communicate effectively, to solve problems, to plan, to work as a team, to operate within the legal system and governmental framework for emergency management, to analyze risks and hazards, and to manage resources efficiently.
Guam Community College is mirroring Frederick Community College’s model whereby college credits are granted upon successful completion of Emergency Management Institute’s (EMI) Independent Study (IS) courses online. Students who have completed these IS courses will need to request for an official transcript from EMI then apply for college credits at Guam Community College towards a Certificate in Emergency Management.
The Emergency Management Program’s Major Requirements are adopted and derived from EMI’s Independent Study program. These courses are subject to revision and new courses will be added to the program. GCC’s Emergency Management program will adhere to the latest IS offerings to ensure that students learn what is relevant and most up-to-date information and skills.
Program Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs):
Upon successful completion of the Certificate in Emergency Management program, students will be able to:
- State the government’s role in Emergency Management.
- Describe the function of the Emergency Operations Center and National Incident Management System.
- Evaluate hazards and risks in emergency situations.
- Make decisions, solve problems, and use critical thinking skills vis-a-vis the emergency planning process.
Major Requirements | ||
Course | Course Name | Credits |
English (Choose 1) | ||
EN10 | Freshman Composition | 3 |
EN110A | Freshman Composition with Instructional Lab | 4 |
Course | Course Name | Credits |
PS140 | American Government | 3 |
HL135 | Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED | 1 |
EMI154 (ISO317.a) | Community Emergency Response Team | 1 |
MA096 | Pre-Collegiate Mathematics | 6 |
Choose 19 courses from the following | ||
EMI100 | Emergency Manager | 1 |
EMI102 | Hazardous Materials | 1 |
EMI104 | A Citizen’s Guide to Disaster Assistance | 1 |
EMI106 | Building for the Earthquake of tomorrow | 1 |
EMI108 | Orientation to Disaster Exercise | 1 |
EMI110 | Exercise Design | 1 |
EMI112 | State Disaster Management | 1 |
EMI114 | Principles of Emergency Management | 1 |
EMI116 | Emergency Planning | 1 |
EMI118 | Leadership & Influence | 1 |
EMI120 | Decision Making & Problem Solving | 1 |
EMI122 | Effective Communication | 1 |
EMI124 | Developing & Managing Volunteers | 1 |
EMI126 | Anticipating Hazardous Weather | 1 |
EMI128 | Emergency Operations Center Role | 1 |
EMI130 | Volunteer Agencies in Emergency Management | 1 |
EMI132 | Disaster Basics | 1 |
EMI134 | Community Hurricane Preparedness | 1 |
EMI136 | Hazardous Material Prevention | 1 |
EMI138 | Multi-hazard Emergency Planning for Schools | 1 |
EMI140 | Introduction to Mitigation | 1 |
EMI142 | Protecting your Home and Small Business from Disaster | 1 |
EMI144 | Introduction to Public Assistance | 1 |
EMI146 | Debris Operation | 1 |
EMI148 | Incident Command System | 1 |
EMI150 | National Incident Management System | 1 |
EMI152 | National Response Plan & Disaster Medical System | 1 |
Certificate Total | 33-34 |
All students who enroll in GCC CTE programs offered at Guam's public high schools must do so through the GCC Career Counselor assigned to their respective high school. The Career Counselor can help you decide if enrollment in the CTE ProStart Program is the most appropriate way for you to fulfill GDOE elective requirements and prepare for college and/or the workforce. The Career Counselor can also help you draft an educational plan that may allow you to graduate from high school with GCC postsecondary program credits, giving you a head start on your postsecondary associate degree or certificate.
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Write standardized recipes in order, calculate the cost of ingredients and determine sales price with an 80% proficiency.
- Demonstrate food production principles with appropriate tools and equipment utilizing proper food preparation techniques.
- Apply safety and sanitation principles and procedures, as well as, personal hygiene in food production.
- Practice professionalism and work ethics necessary for a successful career in food service.
- Demonstrate menu planning skills and technique with an 80% proficiency.