911 Communications and Operations A.A.S.
(Program will start in January 2024 pending approval)
*Collaborative Agreement with Richmond Community College (See Description below)
Credential: A.A.S (Code: A55470)
The 911 Communication and Operations curriculum is designed to provide new students, as well as current practitioners, with knowledge and skills in the areas necessary for entrance or advancement within emergency communications.
Coursework includes concepts and skills in telecommunication systems, basic software and GIS/GPS, communications, documentation, public administration, personnel management and supervision, grant writing, professional ethics, cultural awareness, mental health awareness, and adaptation to technology within emergency communication organizations.
Graduates should qualify for employment and advancement in the public safety telecommunications field with a variety of employers, including local government emergency communications centers, county sheriffs' offices, local law enforcement, fire and EMS agencies, emergency management, and related emergency dispatch operations.
*Bladen Community College is authorized to offer select courses leading to an Associate in Applied Science Degree in 911 Communications and Operations through a collaborative agreement with Richmond Community College. Richmond Community College will award the Associate in Applied Science Degree to any student successfully completing all the state requirements of their program.
911 Communications and Operations
Fall Semester
| ACA 122 | College Transfer Success | | FA, SP, SU | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| CTI 120 | Network and Security Foundation | | FA | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| *ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry | | FA, SP, SU | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| PSY 150 | General Psychology | | FA, SP, SU | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| OR | | | | | | | |
| SOC 210 | Introduction to Sociology | | FA, SP, SU | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| BUS 137 | Principles of Management | | SP | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| OR | | | | | | | |
| SOC 220 | Social Problems | | FA | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | | | | 13 |
Winter Session
| POL 120 | American Government | | FA, SP | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | | | | 3 |
Spring Semester
| *MAT 152 | Statistical Methods I | | FA, SP, SU | 3 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| BUS 153 | Human Resource Management | | SP | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| PAD 152 | Ethics in Government | | SP | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| PAD 252 | Public Policy Analysis | | SP | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| SOC 225 | Social Diversity | | SP | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | | | | 16 |
Summer Semester
| COM 120 | Intro to Interpersonal Communication | | FA, SP, SU | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| HUM 115 | Critical Thinking | | FA, SP, SU | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | | | | 6 |
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