Emergency Services
Associate Degrees, Specialized Diploma

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Why study Emergency Services at NCC?

Northampton Community College's Emergency Services program provides graduates with the chance to make a positive impact on their community. With four different associate degree options available, you can specialize in the area that best suits your interests. Whether you are training to become a firefighter, an EMT, or an emergency services administration professional, NCC's learning environment is tailored to fit your career path. Our classes feature a low student-to-instructor ratio, which allows you to learn directly from our experienced faculty. Our Bethlehem campus also features on-campus housing, allowing Emergency Services students more convenient access to our programs as well as promoting a sense of camaraderie with fellow students to prepare you for the relationships you'll develop in your profession. Each program is offered at our Bethlehem Campus as well as online.

 

What You'll Learn

Earning an emergency services degree will train you to respond safely and effectively to a natural disaster, public health threat, or other emergency situation. You’ll learn various aspects of emergency response, including interoperability, emergency response information technology, nationally recognized guidelines and standards, mitigation, preparedness, decision-making skills and recovery operations. You’ll gain an understanding of the ethical, moral, and legal issues associated with emergency response environments and how to apply these concepts to expected behavior. By graduation, you'll have the professional techniques you need to meet the challenges in your specific area. 



Program Details

Semesters: 4

Credits: 64

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Locations: Bethlehem

Program Overview:

This two-year associate program lets you specialize in the field of your choice such as firefighting, search and rescue, EMT and training. Core courses cover basic emergency response and decision making, while electives cover more in-depth topics.

Semesters: 4

Credits: 64

College Catalog: View Curriculum

Program Map: Download PDF

Locations: Bethlehem

Program Overview:

This two-year associate program lets you specialize in the field of your choice such as firefighting, search and rescue, EMT and training. Core courses cover basic emergency response and decision making, while electives cover more in-depth topics.

Semesters: 4

Credits: 64

College Catalog: View Curriculum

Program Map: Download PDF

Locations: Bethlehem

Program Overview:

This two-year associate program lets you specialize in the field of your choice such as firefighting, search and rescue, EMT and training. Core courses cover basic emergency response and decision making, while electives cover more in-depth topics.

Semesters: 4

Credits: 61

College Catalog: View Curriculum

Program Map: Download PDF

Locations: Bethlehem

Program Overview:

The two-year emergency services administration associate program prepares you for a variety of emergency administration and planning roles. It's an ideal degree if you're an established first responder looking to advance your career or if you're dedicated to ensuring public safety. The program teaches you necessary skills to coordinate response efforts in a natural or human-made emergency. Since it's typical for multiple agencies to work together, communicate goals, and deploy resources with efficiency, you will be prepared with well-rounded training.

Semesters: 2

Credits: 25

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Locations: Bethlehem

Program Overview:

As a one-year program, the emergency services specialist diploma is a concentrated version of the A.A.S. degree, allowing you to enter the job market at a faster rate. Similar to the associate program, the specialist diploma lets you choose electives based on your professional interests to pursue roles as an EMT, firefighter, or other front-line emergency responder role. You can also further your studies at the associate or bachelor level.

Semesters: 1

Credits: Not Applicable

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Locations: Pocono | Fowler

Program Overview:

Learn the essential skills to save lives and reduce injuries in the critical first moments after an emergency has occured. Our comprehensive training features hands-on instruction and includes certification exams where applicable. 



Scholarship Opportunities

We're proud to offer several program-specific scholarship opportunities for our NCC Emergency Services students. View current scholarship opportunities and apply today!



Start Your Journey Towards a Fulfilling Career

Our program offers a community feel and great classes to prepare you for the professional work of an emergency responder. With our program, you will get the attention and guidance you need to succeed in this rewarding field. Join us today and start your journey towards a fulfilling career.

Future Career Paths

Trained emergency specialists are always in high-demand across the country. Our Emergency Services programs give students a range of career paths to follow. Some of these careers include:

  • Emergency Management Coordinators
  • Law Enforcement Officer
  • Safety and Security Director
  • Emergency Management Specialist
  • Emergency Services Technician
  • Firefighter
  • Fire Officer
  • Emergency Medical Supervisor
  • Corrections Officer
  • Emergency Response Manager
  • Emergency Medical Technician

Need Help Deciding?

Not sure if this is the right program for you? Take advantage of the resources we have available for students to help hone in on what path to pursue.


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