Behavioral Science Major: Emergency Management Strategy and Planning Option (A.S.)
Degree Requirements
Major, Option, and Elective Requirements as indicated.
*Major GPA requirements as indicated.
General Education Program Requirements
A minimum grade of D- is required in all General Education coursework. Students are allowed a maximum of one course overlap between the Major and General Education areas.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 420 | The Writing Process | 4 |
| COM 460 | Interpersonal Communication and Group Dynamics | 4 |
| COM 480 | Visual Communication | 4 |
| CRIT 501 | Introduction to Critical Inquiry | 4 |
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Math for Our World | ||
| Statistics | ||
| Pre-Calculus | ||
| Knowledge of Human Behavior & Social Systems | 4 | |
| Knowledge of the Physical & Natural World | 4 | |
| Knowledge of Human Thought & Expression | 4 | |
| Total Credits | 32 | |
Major Requirements
A minimum grade of C- is required in all Major and Option coursework. Students are allowed a maximum of one course overlap between the Major/Option and General Education areas.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Major in Behavioral Science | ||
| PSY 410 | Introduction to Psychology | 4 |
| PSY 525 | Human Development | 4 |
| SOCI 410 | Introduction to Sociology | 4 |
| Option in Emergency Management Strategy and Planning | ||
| BEHS 445 | Homeland Security and Emergency Management | 4 |
| BEHS 510 | National Incident Management Systems (NIMS) | 4 |
| BEHS 610 | Community Emergency Response | 4 |
| Total Credits | 24 | |
Electives
Open electives are courses students will need to take in addition to their general education and major requirements in order to satisfy the remaining credit totals for their programs. Open electives are defined as any credit course offered by the College not already included in the student's general education, major, concentration or minor. Students will need 60 credits total to graduate with an associate degree.
This degree plan is a sample and does not reflect the impact of transfer credit or current course offerings. UNH CPS Online undergraduate students should develop individual academic plans with their academic advisor during their first year at UNH.
Sample Course Sequence
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| COM 460 | Interpersonal Communication and Group Dynamics | 4 |
| ENG 420 | The Writing Process | 4 |
| PSY 410 | Introduction to Psychology | 4 |
| SOCI 410 | Introduction to Sociology | 4 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| CRIT 501 | Introduction to Critical Inquiry | 4 |
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Math for Our World | ||
| Statistics | ||
| Pre-Calculus | ||
| PSY 525 | Human Development | 4 |
| General Education Course | 4 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| BEHS 445 | Homeland Security and Emergency Management | 4 |
| BEHS 510 | National Incident Management Systems (NIMS) | 4 |
| COM 480 | Visual Communication | 4 |
| General Education Course | 4 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| BEHS 610 | Community Emergency Response | 4 |
| General Education Course | 4 | |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
- Attain proficiency in the basic concepts, theories, and methods of inquiry in behavioral sciences, specifically, in critical infrastructure protection, regional and national security intelligence, and land and maritime border protection within the field of emergency management.
- Evaluate ethical principles of the behavioral sciences, specifically within human behavior, systems, intelligence analysis, and the use of new technologies in emergency management.
- Prepare for seamless transition to the Bachelor of Science in Applied Psychology, Health & Wellness, Human Services, or Criminal Justice.