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911 Communication and Operations (A55470)

Associate in Applied Science

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.

Admissions Requirements

Students complete the application requirements for both Rockingham Community College and Richmond Community College.

Course Sequence

First Fall Semester Course List (Rockingham Community College)
Course Course Name Class Lab Clinical Credit
ACA 122 College Transfer Success 0 2 0 1
ENG 111 Writing and Inquiry 3 0 0 3
SOC 210 Introduction to Sociology 3 0 0 3
Total 6 2 0 7
First Fall Semester Course List (Richmond Community College)
Course Course Name Class Lab Clinical Credit
EME 111 911 Communications & Operations I 2 2 0 3
GIS 110 Survey of GIS/GPS 1 0 0 1
PAD 151 Intro to Public Administration 3 0 0 3
Total 6 2 0 7
First Spring Semester Course List (Rockingham Community College)
Course Course Name Class Lab Clinical Credit
HUM 115 Critical Thinking 3 0 0 3
MAT 151 Statistical Methods I 3 2 0 4
CJC 212 Ethics and Community Relation 3 0 3 3
Total 9 2 3 10
First Spring Semester Course List (Richmond Community College)
Course Course Name Class Lab Clinical Credit
EME 112 911 Communications & Operations II 2 2 0 3
GIS 111 Intro to Geographic Info Systems 2 2 0 3
Total 4 4 0 6
Summer Semester Course List (Richmond Community College)
Course Course Name Class Lab Clinical Credit
WBL 111 Work-Based Learning I 0 0 10 1
WBL 115 Work-Based Learning Seminar I 1 0 0 1
Total 1 0 10 2
Second Fall Semester Course List (Rockingham Community College)
Course Course Name Class Lab Clinical Credit
BUS 127 Business Management 3 0 0 3
COM 120 Intro to Interpersonal Communication 3 0 0 3
CTI 120 Network & Security Foundation 2 2 0 3
BUS 115 Business Law 3 0 0 3
Total 11 2 3 12
Second Fall Semester Course List (Richmond Community College)
Course Course Name Class Lab Clinical Credit
EME 211 Advanced 911 Communications & Operations I 2 2 0 3
Total 2 2 0 3
Second Spring Semester Course List (Rockingham Community College)
Course Course Name Class Lab Clinical Credit
BUS 225 Business Finance 3 0 0 3
POL 120 American Government 3 0 0 3
SOC 225 Social Diversity 3 0 0 3
Total 9 0 0 9
Second Spring Semester Course List (Richmond Community College)
Course Course Name Class Lab Clinical Credit
HSE 225 Crisis Intervention 3 0 0 3
PMT 110 Intro to Project Management 3 0 0 3
SOC 225 Social Problems 3 0 0 3
Total 9 0 0 9

Total Credits: 65



Address

Rockingham Community College
PO Box 38
215 Wrenn Memorial Rd.
Wentworth, NC 27375

Hours

Monday to Thursday:
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Friday: 8:00 am – 3:00 pm

Contact

336-342-4261
336-349-9986 (fax)
info@rockinghamcc.edu