2014 – 2015
Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework 

Program Title:	Emergency Administration and Management
Career Cluster:	Government & Public Administration 

AS	
CIP Number	1743030200	
Program Type	College Credit	
Standard Length	60 Hours	
CTSO	N/A	
SOC Codes (all applicable) 	11-9161  Emergency Management Directors	
Targeted Occupation List	http://www.labormarketinfo.com/wec/TargetOccupationList.htm 	
Perkins Technical Skill Attainment Inventory	http://www.fldoe.org/workforce/perkins/perkins_resources.asp 	
Statewide Articulation	http://www.fldoe.org/workforce/dwdframe/artic_frame.asp 	

Purpose

This program offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in the Government & Public Administration career cluster; provides technical skill proficiency, and includes competency-based applied learning that contributes to the academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills, work attitudes, general employability skills, technical skills, and occupation-specific skills, and knowledge of all aspects of the Government & Public Administration career cluster. 

Program Structure

This program is a planned sequence of instruction consisting of 60 hours.  This program is a planned sequence of instruction consisting of, but not limited to, working knowledge of all basic tenets in emergency management that are encompassed in the phases of mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery.  Along with interactive experience, the student develops knowledge of community planning, coordination and management functions.  The purpose is to design and improve emergency management capabilities and command and control operations of major and catastrophic disasters.

Standards

After successfully completing this program, the student will be able to perform the following:

01.0	Demonstrate knowledge of emergency operations planning system.
02.0	Demonstrate knowledge of the administration role of the emergency manager.
03.0	Demonstrate knowledge of federal, state and local mitigation programs.
04.0	Demonstrate knowledge of long and short term recovery programs.
05.0	Demonstrate knowledge of the facilities and equipment used in comprehensive emergency management.
06.0	Demonstrate knowledge of professional development for advancement within the profession.
07.0	Demonstrate knowledge of emergency management training and education program.
08.0	Demonstrate knowledge of emergency management operations. 

2014 – 2015
Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Program Title:	Emergency Administration and Management
CIP Numbers:	1743030200
Program Length:	60 Hours
SOC Code(s):		11-9161

The AS degree requires the inclusion of a minimum of 15 credits of general education coursework according to SACS, and it must be transferable according to Rule 6A-14.030 (2), F.A.C.  At the completion of this program, the student will be able to:	
01.0	Demonstrate knowledge of emergency operations planning system – the student will be able to:	
01.01	Demonstrate knowledge of emergency management organization and procedure.	
01.02	Demonstrate knowledge of comprehensive emergency management systems.	
01.03	Demonstrate knowledge of emergency planning concepts necessary to develop as integrated, generic, comprehensive emergency operations plans.	
01.04	Recognize and identify different concepts of emergency planning.	
01.05	Describe the processes for development of an emergency operation plan.	
01.06	Demonstrate knowledge of the activities that should happen in each phase of a disaster.	
01.07	Demonstrate knowledge of the responsibility of emergency management   activities.	
01.08	Develop the ability to determine hazards and develop risk assessment programs         in local communities.	
01.09	Demonstrate understanding of the organizing principles and practices of effective emergency management at the local, state and federal levels.	
01.10	Analyze and apply appropriate criteria necessary for effective emergency                                                                                    operations plan development.	
01.11	Develop and evaluate an emergency operations plan based on data provided on a hypothetical jurisdiction.	
01.12	Demonstrate understanding of knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to understand emergency management as a field of research and practice.	
01.13	Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of past and current civil defense and emergency management showing their evolution since World War II.	
02.0	Demonstrate knowledge of emergency management operations – the student will be able to:	
02.01	Describe the processes for development of an emergency operations plan.	
02.02	Demonstrate knowledge of related warning and communications equipment.	
02.03	Recognize the inherent problems associated with multi-jurisdiction response.	
02.04	Demonstrate knowledge of natural hazards.	
02.05	Demonstrate knowledge of man-made hazards.	
02.06	Develop an understanding for the implementation of the general activities that should happen in each phase of a disaster.	
02.07	Demonstrate knowledge in the use of computer modeling programs as related to Emergency Management.	
02.08	Demonstrate knowledge to assess the strength and weaknesses of different sized response organizations.  	
02.09	Demonstrate ability to manage emergency data bases.	
02.10	Demonstrate knowledge of new technologies by applying, analyzing, and using new technologies.	
02.11	Demonstrate ability to measure, monitor and predict natural hazards.	
02.12	Demonstrate ability to measure, monitor and predict man-made hazards.	
02.13	Demonstrate knowledge, skills and abilities to effectively manage a comprehensive emergency management program.	
02.14	Utilize interactive experience and knowledge to develop community-wide participation in planning, coordination and management capabilities and command and control operations of major and catastrophic disasters.	
02.15	Develop and implement short and long-term recovery concepts into all areas of the community using an all hazard approach.	
03.0	Demonstrate knowledge of the administration role of the emergency manager – the student will be able to:	
03.01	Recognize and identify different concepts of emergency planning.	
03.02	Recognize and describe various aspects of organizational behavior.	
03.03	Cite fundamental theories, facts, concepts, principles, and requirements of relevant federal and state (Florida) environmental and safety legislation on emergency management organizations and agencies.	
03.04	Demonstrate knowledge of the responsibilities and reporting requirements of organizations.	
03.05	Cite fundamental theories, facts, concepts, principles, and the requirements of relevant federal environmental and safety legislation on emergency management organizations and private sector businesses.	
03.06	Identify hazardous materials and explain the primary hazard presented by each through the use of such documents as the Department of Transportation Emergency Response Guidebook, related computer software and Florida Division of Emergency Planning Guide.	
03.07	Analyze the roles, responsibilities, and authorities of the various organizations responding to hazardous material incidents.	
03.08	Demonstrate knowledge of the reporting requirements of industry through the SARA process and duties of the Local Emergency Planning Committees (LEPCs) and Florida Division of Emergency Management.	
03.09	Demonstrate ability to manage emergency databases.	
03.10	Demonstrate understanding of social behavior in a disaster.	
03.11	Manage emergency management public education programs.	
03.12	Demonstrate the ability to write an Emergency Operation Plan (EOP).	
03.13	Acquire the knowledge and skills to effectively manage and develop interaction involved in organizational/interpersonal relationships in emergency services.	
03.14	Acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities to effectively use hazard analysis to establish policy based on review of community hazards, resources, and codes.	
03.15	Acquire understanding of the important points of job analysis.	
03.16	Demonstrate specialized knowledge and skills necessary to develop programs that will reduce losses from future disasters, emergencies, and other extreme events caused by natural and man-made hazards.	
03.17	Analyze organizational behavior problems as they apply to emergency operations.	
03.18	Evaluate his/her personal leadership style as indicated by self-assessment instruments, with a goal of increasing leadership skill and enhancing style.	
03.19	Demonstrate understanding of the impact of cultural differences in emergency management.	
03.20	Demonstrate ability to apply sociological research methodology in emergency management situations.	
03.21	Gain the ability to assess personal qualities, values, and self-esteem in an attempt to develop a greater self-awareness.  This knowledge will then be used to enhance individual interpersonal skills required in an emergency organizational structure.	
03.22	Acquire enhanced self-awareness, interpersonal skills, and knowledge of various leadership, influence, and decision models.	
03.23	Utilize interactive experience to analyze the effect of policy on specific emergency management roles, and use of policy analysis in the development of new policy.	
04.0	Demonstrate knowledge of federal, state and local mitigation programs – the student will be able to:	
04.01	Identify fundamental issues and concerns of hazard mitigation.	
04.02	Demonstrate knowledge of the activities that should happen in each phase of disaster.	
04.03	Demonstrate knowledge of natural hazards.	
04.04	Demonstrate knowledge of man-made hazards.	
04.05	Demonstrate ability to measure, monitor and predict natural hazards.	
04.06	Acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities to effectively manage a comprehensive emergency management program.	
04.07	Learn to develop and implement hazard mitigation concepts into all areas of the community, suing an all hazard approach.	
04.08	Acquire knowledge, skills and abilities to effectively use hazard analysis to establish policy based on review of community hazards resources and codes.	
04.09	Learn to analyze the effect of public policy on a community before, during and after a simulated and real disaster.	
04.10	Analyze mitigation history, philosophy, strategy, programs, and consequences.	
04.11	Utilize interactive experience and knowledge to develop community-wide participation in planning, coordination and management functions designed to improve emergency management capabilities and command and control operations of major and catastrophic disasters.	
04.12	Utilize interactive experience to analyze the effect the policy on specific Emergency management roles and use of policy analysis in the development of new policy.	
05.0	Demonstrate knowledge of long and short term recovery programs – the student will be able to:	
05.01	Conduct a business impact assessment.	
05.02	Develop a contingency plan/business recovery plan.	
05.03	Demonstrate ability to maintain the plan by testing, evaluating and revising business recovery strategies.	
05.04	Acquire knowledge of benefits of corporate responsibility.	
05.05	Acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities to effectively manage a comprehensive emergency management program.	
05.06	Learn to develop and implement short and long-term recovery concepts into all areas of the community, using an all hazard approach.	
05.07	Demonstrate understanding of business recovery strategies and recognize benefits.	
05.08	Utilize interactive experience and knowledge to develop community-wide participation in planning, coordination and management functions designed to improve emergency management capabilities and commence and control operations during recovery operations at major and catastrophic disasters.	
06.0	Demonstrate knowledge of the facilities and equipment used in comprehensive emergency management – the student will be able to:	
06.01	Demonstrate knowledge of related warning and communications equipment.	
06.02	Demonstrate knowledge to cite local, state, federal and private programs available for response to disasters.	
06.03	Recognize the inherent problems associated with multi-jurisdictional response.	
06.04	Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of planning under Federal planning guanaco such as National Response Team-1, and Civil Preparedness Guide.	
06.05	Analyze the effect of public policy on a community before, during and after a simulated and real disaster.	
06.06	Demonstrate knowledge of new technologies by applying and using new technologies.	
07.0	Demonstrate knowledge of professional development for advancement within the profession – the student will be able to:	
07.01	Demonstrate understanding of knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to understand emergency management as a field of research and practice.	
07.02	Acquire enhanced self-awareness, interpersonal skills, and knowledge of various leadership, influence, and decision models.	
08.0	Demonstrate knowledge of emergency management training and education programs – the student will be able to:	
08.01	Deliver emergency management public education programs to target populations.	
08.02	Acquire understanding of several teaching concepts and select an effective method.	
08.03	Acquire understanding of the important points of job analysis.	
08.04	Apply learned principles to design simple performance evaluation criteria.	
08.05	Acquire understanding of how to communicate principles and ideas to the students.	

Additional Information

Laboratory Activities

Laboratory activities are an integral part of this program.  These activities include instruction in the use of safety procedures, tools, equipment, materials, and processes related to these occupations.  Equipment and supplies should be provided to enhance hands-on experiences for students. 

Special Notes

In order to be certified as an Emergency Manager through the National Coordinating Council on Emergency Management (NCCEM), work experience is required.  This program gives an individual the knowledge, skills and abilities to effectively manage a comprehensive emergency management program.

Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO)

N/A

Accommodations

Federal and state legislation requires the provision of accommodations for students with disabilities as identified on the secondary student’s Individual Educational Plan (IEP) or 504 plan or postsecondary student’s accommodations’ plan to meet individual needs and ensure equal access.  Postsecondary students with disabilities must self-identify, present documentation, request accommodations if needed, and develop a plan with their counselor and/or instructors.  Accommodations received in postsecondary education may differ from those received in secondary education.  Accommodations change the way the student is instructed.  Students with disabilities may need accommodations in such areas as instructional methods and materials, assignments and assessments, time demands and schedules, learning environment, assistive technology and special communication systems.  Documentation of the accommodations requested and provided should be maintained in a confidential file.

Articulation

To be transferable statewide between institutions, this program must have been reviewed, and a “transfer value” assigned the curriculum content by the appropriate Statewide Course Numbering System discipline committee.  This does not preclude institutions from developing specific articulation agreements with each other. 

For details on articulation agreements which correlate to programs and industry certifications refer to http://www.fldoe.org/workforce/dwdframe/artic_frame.asp .

Program Length

The AS degree requires the inclusion of a minimum of 15 credits of general education coursework according to SACS, and it must be transferable according to Rule 6A-14.030 (2), F.A.C.  The standard length of this program is 60 credit hours according to Rule 6A-14.030, F.A.C.

Certificate Programs

A College Credit Certificate consists of a program of instruction of less than sixty (60) credits of college-level courses, which is part of an AS or AAS degree program and prepares students for entry into employment (Rule 6A-14.030, F.A.C.).  This AS degree program includes the following College Credit Certificates:

	Emergency Administration and Management (0743030201) – 24 Credit Hours
	Homeland Security Emergency Manager (0743030202) – 24 Credit Hours

Standards for the above certificate programs are contained in separate curriculum frameworks.