Five ECC Associate Degrees for Public Safety
Check out our list of Online Emergency Management Degree Programs.
Since Fall 2015, the Business & Public Service Division has granted a 62.5-credit AS in Emergency Management led by Dr. Rosa Gonzalez at the City Campus or online with a SUNY Transfer Path for Erie Community College students committed to disaster response.
At the South Campus in Orchard Park, the AAS in Emergency Medical Technology builds a 68.5-credit, CAAHEP-accredited curriculum under Prof. Joseph Gonter with 100 percent employer placement of certified paramedics for pre-hospital care.
The AAS in Law Enforcement has a 64-credit, four-semester plan directed by Prof. Michael Kozlowski that’s three-fourths online on Blackboard for criminal justice careers like New York State Police, Erie County Sheriff’s Office, and Attica Prison. Similarly, the 64-credit AAS in Police Science advised by Prof. Edward Hempling blends North Campus courses, such as First Responder Services, with Police Academy training for sworn officers.
Offering median pay of $49,080, the AAS in Fire Protection Technology headed by Dr. Kenneth Barnes requires 64 South Campus credits for firefighters responding to crisis calls. Note there’s also a 29-credit Emergency Medical Services Provider Certificate and 30-credit Homeland Security Certificate.
About Erie Community College
Erie Community College originated on April 4, 1946, when the State Legislature chartered the New York Institute of Applied Arts & Sciences for free vocational instruction in Buffalo. In 1948, it was among the first to join the State University of New York (SUNY) system. Five years later, it was renamed the Erie County Technical Institute. In 1960, President Laurence E. Spring moved it to the 120-credit North Campus in Williamsville, New York’s fifth-best suburb on Niche. The Erie Community College name was formally adopted in 1969 as junior college courses grew.
In 1971, Bishop O’Hare High School was converted into its first extension called City Campus. Three years after, the South Campus was built off Big Tree Road near Hilbert College. Fast forward to 2018 and Erie Community College boasted six SUNY Chancellor’s Award wins. Budgeting $111.5 million yearly, ECC now serves 13,649 Kats at an 18:1 ratio as a public NJCAA Region III member with 20+ clubs like Phi Theta Kappa.
On WalletHub, Erie has America’s 76th best value and 246th top career outcomes. In 2016, Community College Week also placed ECC 23rd for security and protective service associate degrees.
Erie Community College Accreditation Details
On November 15, 2018, Erie Community College received an action letter stating the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) reaffirmed the Level I accreditation through the next self-study evaluation in 2021 under its 11th president, Dr. Dan Hocoy, who received the Pacifica Graduate Institute Faculty Research Excellence Award. Located 381 miles down Interstate 476 in Philadelphia, this superb six-state, 132-year Northeast Region accreditor is authorized by the U.S. Department of Education to evaluate Erie’s 58 associate degree and 31 certificate offerings. Specifically, the AAS in Emergency Medical Technology was accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) on January 15, 2015.
Erie Community College Application Requirements
Entering Erie Community College is classified “moderately difficult” by Peterson’s because only 1,873 of the 2,573 Fall 2017 applicants conquered the 73 percent acceptance rate. First-year Erie Kats seeking the AS in Emergency Management must verify high school graduation or GED completion. Freshmen typically need cumulative GPAs of 2.0 or better. NYS Regents English and Math scores above 85 are preferred. Placement test waivers require a 500 SAT Reading or 21 ACT Reading mark. Math minimums are 500 SAT or 22 ACT. The AAS in Emergency Medical Technology only selects students age 18 or older. Passing a physical fitness exam and immunization check is mandatory. Being an active EMS agency member is strongly encouraged too. Following 10 NYCRR Part 800, students can’t be convicted of any misdemeanors or felonies. The AAS in Police Science seeks sworn officers transferring 30 credits graded “C” or greater from accredited colleges. Qualifying for the SUNY Transfer Path generally involves maintaining at least 2.5 GPAs. International students need a 460 TOEFL pBT or 48 TOEFL iBT mark.
Erie Community College conveniently has rolling associate admission for U.S. residents. The only published deadline is May 1st for financial aid. Yet, foreign F-1 visa students must apply before May 31st for Fall or October 31st for Spring starts. Accordingly, future AS in Emergency Management majors submit the free ECC Application or $50 SUNY Application online. Official transcripts and diplomas go to 45 Oak Street in Buffalo, NY 14203. For test results, select SAT code 2213 or ACT code 2742. Other documents might include the Basic EMT certification, CPR credentials, personal essay, police résumé, health insurance form, financial responsibility affidavit, and reference. Pose more questions to (716) 851-1687 or admissions@ecc.edu.
Tuition and Financial Aid
For 2019-20, Erie Community College will charge in-district undergrads $205 per credit or $4,900 annually full-time. Other New York residents will pay $410 per credit or $9,800 by year. Non-residents will follow the same $410 per credit price. Distance learning courses will assess a $25 fee per credit. Associate programs will bill a $70 activity fee, $30 registration fee, $14 technology fee, and $75 transportation fee. Tuition installment plans will cost $75 per term. The AAS in Emergency Medical Technology will incur a $75 malpractice insurance fee. ECC budgets $1,100 for books and $1,500 for personal expenses. Annual attendance equals about $8,686 in-district and $13,252 out-of-district. Living at the Buffalo campus’ Delavan Complex will add $12,500 yearly though.
According to the NCES College Navigator, the Financial Aid Office in Spring Center Room S201 collects $31.93 million total each year for 51 percent of ECC Kats to receive $5,530 on average. Institutional funds include the Extra Effort March Scholarship, Jack Allen Memorial Scholarship, Matthew Reynolds Memorial Scholarship, Nesci Family Veteran’s Scholarship, Professor Paul Rellinger Memorial Scholarship, Sarah Gabel Memorial Scholarship, Susan Barlow Wellness Scholarship, Tim Tevens Columbus McKinnon Scholarship, Hank Pirowski Scholarship, Ralph Wilson Jr. Athletic Scholarship, and Professional William Major Byers Scholarship. Say Yes to Education covers up to 100 percent of tuition for Buffalo public high school grads. Since 2017, the Excelsior Scholarship has made SUNY costs free for families making under $125,000. The Fireman’s Association of New York Higher Education Learning Plan gives FASNY volunteers full reimbursement. Locals exceeding 2.0 GPAs apply for the Community Foundation of Greater Buffalo scholarships until April 1st. Federal financial applications coded 010684 unlock Pell Grant and SEOG Grant money. New York also offers the Tuition Assistance Program, Aid for Native Americans, and World Trade Center Memorial Scholarship.
Continue reading about Erie Community College at the Business & Public Service Division website.