Arkansas State University - JonesboroBachelor of Science

Major: DPEM 2015-2016

Students requiring developmental course work based on low entrance exam scores (ACT, SAT, ASSET, COMPASS) may not be able to complete this program of study in eight (8) semesters. Developmental courses do not count toward total degree hours. Students having completed college level courses prior to enrollment will be assisted by their advisor in making appropriate substitutions. In most cases, general education courses may be interchanged between semesters. A minimum of 45 hours of upper division credit (3000-4000 level) is required for this degree. Mandatory state and institutional assessment exams will be required during your degree program. Failure to participate in required assessments may delay graduation.

Year 1 Year 1

Fall Semester Spring Semester

Course No. Course Name Hrs Gen Ed

Course No.

Course Name Hrs Gen Ed

ENG 1003 English Composition I 3 X ENG 1013

English Composition II

3 X

DPEM 1101 Intro to Incident Management 1 MATH College Algebra (or higher course)

3 X

DPEM 1111 Intro to Resource Management

1 DPEM 2213

Principles of Hazmat Response

3

DPEM 1121 Intro to CBRNE Incidents 1 DPEM 2353

Global Perspectives

3

DPEM 2233 Framework of Healthcare Emergency Management

3 DPEM 2343

Intro to Hazardous Materials

3

UC 1013 Making Connections 3Dept. Gen. Ed. Requirement 3 X

DPEM 2323 Respiratory Protection: Program Development

3

Total Hours 18 Total Hours

15

Year 2 Year 2

Fall Semester Spring Semester

Course No. Course Name Hrs Gen Ed

Course No.

Course Name Hrs Gen Ed

Physical Science 4 X Social Science 3 XDPEM 2223 Hazardous Materials

Containment3 DPEM

2313Pandemic Planning and Preparedness

3

DPEM Lower Level Elective 3 DPEM 2303

Environmental Health in Emergency Response

3

DPEM Lower Level Elective 3DPEM Lower Level Elective 3 DPEM Upper Level 3

ElectiveDPEM 2363 Fundamentals of Crime Scene

Management3

Total Hours

16Total Hours

12

Year 3 Year 3

Fall Semester Spring Semester

Course No. Course Name Hrs Gen Ed

Course No.

Course Name Hrs Gen Ed

Biological Science 4 X Fine Arts Visual, Musical or Theater

3 X

Literature or Philosophy 3 X Social Science 3 XDPEM 3503 Principles of Disaster

Management3 DPEM

4533Disaster Mental Health

3

DPEM 3553 The Law and Ethics in DPEM 3 SOC 4063

Sociology of Disasters

3

DPEM 3563 Information Technology in DPEM

3 DPEM Upper Level Elective

2

Total Hours

16Total Hours

14

Year 4 Year 4

Fall Semester Spring Semester

Course No. Course Name Hrs Gen Ed

Course No.

Course Name Hrs Gen Ed

Social Science 3 X Upper Level Statistics

3

PR 4603 Crisis Communication 3 DPEM 4523

Risk Identification and Prevention

3

DPEM 4513 Physical Care of CBRNE Injuries

3 DPEM 4553

Capstone in Homeland Security

3

DPEM 4563 Non-Government Agencies in DPEM

3 DPEM Upper Level Elective

3

DPEM Upper Level Elective 3 DPEM Upper Level Elective

2

Total Hours

15Total Hours

14

Total Jr/Sr Hours _45_

Total Degree Hours _120__