Emergency Management - Professional Development Letter of Recognition

The Emergency Management - Professional Development Letter of Recognition provides a well-rounded initial skillset for those entering or already in the emergency management profession. A combination of FEMA Independent Study and FCC coursework, it addresses emergency management discipline basics, hones leadership and communication skills, and introduces fundamental concepts of planning, exercising, and volunteer management. This LOR is designed to offer a broad foundation in the field, which students may use to develop their careers or build upon in further studies. 

Students will achieve completion of the FEMA Professional Development Series as part of this program. 

After completing the required FEMA IS prerequisites, students enroll in selected EMGT courses. Students must earn a grade of 'C' or better in these EMGT courses. These are FCC online courses offered during the fall, spring, and summer semesters.

Convert FEMA IS prerequisites to Frederick Community College (FCC) credits directly via the Credit Conversion Program.

Digital Badge

Students earning this letter of recognition will automatically receive a digital badge. For more information on digital badging, please visit Digital Badges.

Success in the program is defined by your ability to apply what you’ve learned in real-world scenarios. This program ensures that every student achieves the following core competencies:

• Demonstrate the knowledge necessary to effectively work, communicate, and manage volunteer personnel in an emergency management organization or environment.
• Demonstrate the oral and written communication ability to work effectively in an emergency management organization or environment.
• Demonstrate an understanding of leadership paradigms and trust building in an emergency management context, and the ability to apply them in an emergency management environment.
• Assist in the design, development, operation, and oversight of emergency management exercises and planning processes.
• Communicate information about emergency management procedures and processes to the public in an effective and inclusive manner.

Success starts with a solid plan. Your program's course sequence is designed to build your skills step-by-step. By following this plan, you ensure you're meeting all program requirements and staying on track.

Program Pathway