Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework 

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

Associate in Science	
CIP Number	1743030200	
Program Type	College Credit	
Program Length	60 Hours	
CTSO	N/A	
SOC Codes (all applicable) 	For program SOC codes, please see the Program and Course Tables section of the CTE Program Resources page linked below.	
CTE Program Resources	http://www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/career-tech-edu/program-resources.stml	

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. 

Additional Information relevant to this Career and Technical Education (CTE) program is provided at the end of this document.

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.

When developing the course sequence for the local implementation of this program, select courses that:
•	Meet the skill development requirements of the standards and benchmarks of this program.
•	Meet the general education core course requirements of Rule 6A-14.0303, Florida Administrative Code.
•	Where reasonable and practicable, align with programs offered by your institution or other postsecondary institutions in Florida, including: 
o	Related CCC and ATD credentials.
o	Baccalaureate degrees within the same career pathway and/or Federal CIP code.

Visit FloridaShines’ Discover Programs website to identify other institutions that offer similar programs to review their course sequencing. Where appropriate, course alignment between institutions offering related programs can facilitate interagency student articulation.

Visit FloridaShines’ Common Prerequisites Manual to identify courses that are prerequisites for admission into an upper division program.  When sub-baccalaureate courses are aligned to the course admissions requirements of baccalaureate programs with the same career pathway, students can enter upper division coursework seamlessly.   

Florida’s Career Readiness Skills for CTE Programs

Employability Skills	
01.0	Apply academic skills to workplace scenarios.	
01.01	Use reading skills.	
01.02	Use writing skills.	
01.03	Use mathematical strategies and procedures.	
01.04	Use scientific principles and procedures.	
02.0	Design a solution to an industry problem.	
02.01	Use critical thinking.	
02.02	Use creativity.	
02.03	Make sound decisions.	
02.04	Solve problems.	
02.05	Reason. 	
02.06	Plan and organize.	
03.0	Manage resources within an industry project	
03.01	Manage time.	
03.02	Manage money or resources.	
03.03	Manage materials.	
03.04	Manage personnel.	
04.0	Oversee the subcomponents, operations and output of a technical or organizational system.	
04.01	Manage systems.	
04.02	Monitor systems.	
04.03	Improve systems.	
05.0	Use information for decision making.	
05.01	Locate information.	
05.02	Organize information.	
05.03	Use information.	
05.04	Analyze information.	
05.05	Communicate information.	
06.0	Apply relevant technology to workplace scenarios to aid productivity.	
06.01	Use technology.	
07.0	Interpret and express interpersonal communication.	
07.01	Communicate verbally.	
07.02	Listen actively.	
07.03	Comprehend written material.	
07.04	Convey information in writing.	
07.05	Communicate nonverbally.	
07.06	Interpret nonverbal communication.	
08.0	Interact with others to accomplish workplace goals.	
08.01	Collaborate with others in a team.	
08.02	Respond to customer needs.	
08.03	Exercise leadership.	
08.04	Negotiate to resolve conflict.	
08.05	Respect others.	
09.0	Manage personal behavior to maximize productivity and professional growth.	
09.01	Demonstrate responsibility and self-discipline.	
09.02	Adapt and show flexibility.	
09.03	Work independently.	
09.04	Demonstrate a willingness to learn.	
09.05	Demonstrate integrity.	
09.06	Demonstrate professionalism.	
09.07	Take initiative.	
09.08	Display positive attitude.	
09.09	Take responsibility for professional growth.	
Job Attainment	
10.0	Find, assess and apply to job opportunities.	
10.01	Identify online job posts relevant to his or her career aspirations.	
10.02	Compare and contrast the job posts’ required qualifications, job duties, compensation, benefits and employers. 	
10.03	Define what information, documentation and writing prompts are required for the positions.	
11.0	Communicate personal competence, character and fit for a job opportunity.	
11.01	Develop a resume.	
11.02	Write a cover letter.	
11.03	Curate a professional portfolio that includes work products.	
11.04	Prepare for and experience a mock job interview.	
12.0	Cultivate and leverage relationships to professionally advance.	
12.01	Request a signed reference letter, letter of recommendation and/or an online skill/professionalism endorsement. 	
12.02	Develop a plan to cultivate a professional digital footprint.	
12.03	Develop a networking plan for a specific industry of interest.	

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. 

Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Program Title: 	Emergency Administration and Management
CIP Numbers: 	1743030200
Program Length: 	60 Hours

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 emergency planning concepts necessary to develop as integrated, generic, comprehensive emergency operations plans.	
01.03	Recognize and identify different concepts of emergency planning.	
01.04	Demonstrate knowledge of the activities that should happen in each phase of a disaster.	
01.05	Demonstrate knowledge of the responsibility of emergency management   activities.	
01.06	Demonstrate knowledge of the Threat and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment process.      	
01.07	Demonstrate understanding of the organizing principles and practices of effective emergency management at the local, state and federal levels.	
01.08	Develop and evaluate an emergency operations plan based on data provided on a hypothetical jurisdiction.	
01.09	Demonstrate understanding of knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to understand emergency management as a field of research and practice.	
01.10	Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the past United States Civil Defense Agency and the evolution to the current Emergency Management 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 a knowledge of all potential hazards natural, man-made and technological.  	
02.05	Develop an understanding for the implementation of the general activities that should happen in each phase of a disaster.	
02.06	Demonstrate knowledge in the use of computer modeling programs as related to Emergency Management.	
02.07	Demonstrate knowledge to assess the strength and weaknesses of different sized response organizations.  	
02.08	Demonstrate knowledge of new technologies by applying, analyzing, and using new technologies.	
02.09	Examine the importance of measuring, monitoring and predicting a natural hazards.	
02.10	Examine the importance of measuring, monitoring and predicting a man-made hazard.	
02.11	Demonstrate knowledge, skills and abilities to effectively manage a comprehensive emergency management program.	
02.12	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.	
02.13	Demonstrate and understanding of short and long-term recovery concepts that can be implemented community wide.  	
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	Research the theories, facts, concepts, principles, and requirements of federal and state legislation that impact emergency management organizations and private sector businesses.	
03.03	Demonstrate knowledge of the responsibilities and reporting requirements of organizations.	
03.04	Analyze the roles, responsibilities, and authorities of the various organizations responding to hazardous material incidents.	
03.05	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.	
03.06	Recognize the importance of utilizing emergency databases.	
03.07	Recognize the importance of social behavior in a disaster.	
03.08	Identify emergency management public education programs	
03.09	Recognize the importance of developing an emergency operations plan.	
03.10	Recognize the importance of developing sound organizational/interpersonal relationships in emergency services.	
03.11	Acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities to effectively use hazard analysis to establish policy based on review of community hazards, resources, and codes.	
03.12	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.	
03.13	Analyze organizational behavior problems as they apply to emergency operations.	
03.14	Demonstrate understanding of the impact of cultural differences in emergency management.	
03.15	Demonstrate ability to apply sociological research methodology in emergency management situations.	
03.16	Analyze the effect of policies on emergency management roles, and use of policy analysis in the development of new policies.	
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	Examine the importance of measuring, monitoring and predicting a 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 for all areas of the community, using 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	Analyze the AHJ’s participation in planning, coordination, and management functions designed to improve emergency management capabilities during a disasters.	
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	Demonstrate the ability to develop a business continuity of operations plan (COOP).  	
05.03	Acquire knowledge of benefits of corporate responsibility.	
05.04	Acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities to effectively manage a comprehensive emergency management program.	
05.05	Learn to develop and implement short and long-term recovery concepts into all areas of the community, using an all hazard approach.	
05.06	Demonstrate understanding of business recovery strategies and recognize benefits.	
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 National Planning Frameworks	
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 and their use.	
07.0	Demonstrate knowledge of professional development for advancement within the profession. The student will be able to: 	
07.01	Demonstrate the ability to identify Federal, State and Local opportunities for professional development.   	
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 for target populations.	
08.02	Understanding importance of teaching methodology and select an effective method for a target population.	
08.03	Acquire understanding of the important points of job analysis.	
08.04	Apply learned principles to design simple performance evaluation criteria.	

Additional Information

Laboratory Activities

Laboratory investigations that include scientific inquiry, research, measurement, problem solving, emerging technologies, tools and equipment, as well as, experimental, quality, and safety procedures are an integral part of this career and technical program/course. Laboratory investigations benefit all students by developing an understanding of the complexity and ambiguity of empirical work, as well as the skills required to manage, operate, calibrate and troubleshoot equipment/tools used to make observations. Students understand measurement error; and have the skills to aggregate, interpret, and present the resulting data. 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.

General Education Course Requirements for AS and AAS Degrees

State Board of Education Rule 6A-14.030(4), F.A.C., identifies 15 credit hours as the minimum amount of general education coursework required in the Associate of Science (AS) degree and the Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree.  In addition, Rule 6A-14.0303, F.A.C., implements s. 1007.25, F.S., and requires students entering a technical education degree program in the 2022-2023 academic year, and thereafter, to complete at least one identified core course in each subject area as part of the general education course requirements (15 credit hours total) before a degree is awarded) The core subject areas include: 
•	Communication. 
•	Humanities.
•	Mathematics. 
•	Natural Sciences.
•	Social Sciences.

Accommodations

Federal and state legislation requires the provision of accommodations for students with disabilities 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.

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

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