Disaster Management Degree

The degree track of Crisis, Emergency, and Disaster Management is a field of study emphasizing the application of the incident command model system and the development of effective responses to such events. Get more details below including other North Carolina colleges that offer disaster management degrees.

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Gaston College

Main St, Boiling Springs, NC

Gaston College is one of the largest community colleges in the state and it is part of the North Carolina Community College System. This institution has three campuses - Dallas, Lincoln and Kimbrell (east) and Textile Technology Center.

This college is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.  The main campus located at 201 Highway 321 South Dallas, NC 28034-1499 is comprised of twelve major buildings, large parking area and auditorium occupying an approximately 450,868 square feet land area.

Defined by quality and innovation, Gaston College offers academic programs and services designed to provide real-life educational experience in line with the current industry needs. Students are given the opportunity to finish Diploma, Certificate and two-year Associate degree courses with more than 100 programs of study to choose from.

Five divisions encompass the different programs of this college: Arts & Sciences; Business & Information Technology; Health and Human Services; Engineering & Industrial Technology; and Economic and Workforce Development.

Apart from the curriculum courses, continuing education programs are also offered to promote lifelong learning, enhance professional competence and develop new skills for the residents of the community it serves.  To meet the diverse needs of the students, several online programs are offered with flexibility. Students can choose from either internet or hybrid courses, whichever is more convenient for them.

Gaston College lives by its maxim to provide opportunities for life through nurturing an empowered community destined to succeed in a globally competitive industry.

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Students Enrolled in the Disaster Management Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Gaston College offers an associate's degree program in disaster management.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Emergency Management Directors

Description

Plan and direct disaster response or crisis management activities, provide disaster preparedness training, and prepare emergency plans and procedures for natural (e.g., hurricanes, floods, earthquakes), wartime, or technological (e.g., nuclear power plant emergencies or hazardous materials spills) disasters or hostage situations.

Regulatory Affairs Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives

Description

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of members of police force.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).