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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 A.A.S.
911 Communications and Operations
Fall Semester
Class
Lab
Clinical
Credit
ACA 122
College Transfer Success
0
2
0
1
CTI 120
Network and Security Foundation
2
2
0
3
*ENG 111
Writing and Inquiry
3
0
0
3
PSY 150
General Psychology
3
0
0
3
OR
SOC 210
Introduction to Sociology
3
0
0
3
BUS 137
Principles of Management
3
0
0
3
OR
SOC 220
Social Problems
3
0
0
3
Winter Session
Class
Lab
Clinical
Credit
POL 120
American Government
3
0
0
3
Spring Semester
Class
Lab
Clinical
Credit
*MAT 152
Statistical Methods I
3
2
0
4
BUS 153
Human Resource Management
3
0
0
3
PAD 152
Ethics in Government
3
0
0
3
PAD 252
Public Policy Analysis
3
0
0
3
SOC 225
Social Diversity
3
0
0
3
Summer Semester
Class
Lab
Clinical
Credit
COM 120
Intro to Interpersonal Communication
3
0
0
3
HUM 115
Critical Thinking
3
0
0
3
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 A.A.S.
911 Communications and Operations
Fall Semester
| Class | Lab | Clinical | Credit | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACA 122 | College Transfer Success | 0 |
2 |
0 |
1 |
| CTI 120 | Network and Security Foundation | 2 |
2 |
0 |
3 |
| *ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
| PSY 150 | General Psychology | 3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
| OR | |||||
| SOC 210 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
| BUS 137 | Principles of Management | 3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
| OR | |||||
| SOC 220 | Social Problems | 3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
Winter Session
| Class | Lab | Clinical | Credit | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POL 120 | American Government | 3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
Spring Semester
| Class | Lab | Clinical | Credit | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| *MAT 152 | Statistical Methods I | 3 |
2 |
0 |
4 |
| BUS 153 | Human Resource Management | 3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
| PAD 152 | Ethics in Government | 3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
| PAD 252 | Public Policy Analysis | 3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
| SOC 225 | Social Diversity | 3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
Summer Semester
| Class | Lab | Clinical | Credit | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM 120 | Intro to Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
| HUM 115 | Critical Thinking | 3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |