A nationally-recognized program
The Homeland Security and Emergency Management program at St. Petersburg College was the first such Associate in Science degree in the United States and the first offered completely online. It remains one of the nation's leading programs.
Training you in emergency management
Learn what's in place on the federal, state and local levels to manage disaster preparedness and recovery. Our Homeland Security and Emergency Management A.S. Degree gives current and future emergency professionals a credential to get ahead in their careers. To become certified as an Emergency Manager through the National Coordinating Council on Emergency Management (NCCEM), you need work experience.
Please note: This degree now offers a subplan in Fire Science Technology that gives you a scientific understanding of fire hazards and their control while emphasizing effective operating procedures at fires and other emergencies.
This academic program prepares you for the following careers. All job data is provided by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Emergency Management Directors
Salary Data
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL Metro Area Average
Florida Average
Projected employment for Florida
2023 Employment
680
2033
750
Percent Change
10
Projected Job Openings
60
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers
Salary Data
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL Metro Area Average
Florida Average
Projected employment for Florida
2023 Employment
8,120
2033
8,780
Percent Change
8
Projected Job Openings
580
Our Homeland Security and Emergency Management A.S. Degree teaches you how to:
- Write emergency plans that meet local, state and federal guidelines
- Communicate as a crisis advisor
- Solve problems facing response teams
- Plan and execute emergency operations
- Effectively use federal, state and local mitigation programs
- Recover from disasters
- Provide emergency management public education
Digital Media Video Production Certificate without Financial Aid Eligibility
DVPRD-CT
Effective Beginning Catalog Term: Fall 2016 (520)
The requirements shown below are valid beginning Fall 2016 (520), and may not reflect degree requirements for current students. Current students should visit My SPC and view My Learning Plan to see specific degree requirements for their effective term.
Program Summary
This certificate is designed to prepare students to produce complex digital video tape presentations for ‘on’ or ‘off’ air. Students will be exposed to hands-on training in several aspects of digital videography including: professional video camera operation, on and off-line editing, scripting, lighting, program directing and producing.
All courses apply towards the AS degree in Digital Arts, Media and Interactive Web Design – Digital Video Production subplan. Some courses may require a prerequisite that must be met by the student.
Academic Pathways
The Academic Pathway is a tool for students that lists the following items:- the recommended order in which to take the program courses
- suggested course when more than one option exists
- which semester each course is typically offered
- if the course has a prerequisite
- courses that may lead to a certificate (if offered in the program)
Please verify the Academic Pathway lists your correct starting semester.
Program Leadership Information
Florida CIP Code
0609070210 - Digital Media/Multimedia Video Production CCC
Federal CIP Code
09.0702 - Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia.
Continue your education at SPC
Our certificates in Homeland Security, Emergency Administration and Management, and Fire Officer Supervisor are part of our Associate in Science Degree in Homeland Security and Emergency Management. Our A.S. degree transfers to our Public Safety Administration bachelor's Degree.
PUBLIC SAFETY ADVANCED TRAINING
If you're looking for training as a current public safety professional or need to meet your mandatory training requirements, SPC offers a wide range of options.
