Degree Type: Bachelor Applied Science Degree, BAS
Pathway: Business, Technology and Public Service
In times of crisis, leadership and expertise can mean the difference between recovery and disaster. PPSC's Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) Emergency Service Administration program prepares you for leadership roles in both governmental and private emergency services. Whether responding to a terrorist event, natural disaster, or public health emergency, you'll gain the theoretical knowledge and practical experience needed to enhance community resilience and effectively manage emergencies. Become a skilled and competent emergency response leader, equipped to preserve life and property during critical situations!
Note: This program has a selective enrollment process. If you have questions after reviewing this page, contact Teresa Ward at teresa.ward@pikespeak.edu or (719) 216-5411 to schedule
an advising appointment for the program.
The BAS Emergency Service Administration degree offers a comprehensive educational program to prepare a new generation of leaders in the field of emergency services in both governmental agencies and private sectors. Students must complete an Associates of Applied Science degree with a minimum of 60 credits in one of the following or similar degree before applying to the BAS degree: Criminal Justice, Emergency Management & Planning, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Science Technology, Fire Science Wildland, or Public Security Management.
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It’s almost like everybody was my friend, even the professors. It just made it easy, and I felt right at home.
James Brown
Traffic and Weather Reporter | Class of 1996
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