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Teandra Leane -- She has fair skin, brown eyes, and long wavy chestnut hair. She is slender with shallow curves. Her heritage is American; she speaks English. She is 25 years old in 2015.
Teandra is the wife of husband Nathaniel (26), mother of son Sullivan (3) and daughter Genevieve (1). They live in Mercedes, California. Nathaniel works in the city park service. Teandra is a stay-at-home mother who helps organize the neighborhood watch in her area. She enjoys gossiping with other mothers of young children. She is concerned with apperances and often gets jealous of other people's accomplishments. Teandra likes practical women's wear in bright autumn colors.
Qualities: Good (+2) Fast, Good (+2) Gossip, Good (+2) Homemaker, Good (+2) Observant, Good (+2) Neighborhood Watch
Poor (-2) Jealousy
Han Lopez -- He has tinted skin, black eyes, and wavy black hair cut short. He is tal and sturdy. He has tattoos on his left arm. He is biromantic bisexual. His heritage includes American, Asian, Hispanic, and Italian. He speaks English, Italian, Japanese, and Spanish. He is 33 years old in 2015.
Han grew up in Mechanicstown, Maryland. He has maternal relatives in Fern Glen, a hippie commune between Mechanicstown and Catocin Mountain Park; and paternal relatives in Pryors Orchards, an ecovillage between Mechanicstown and Cunningham Falls State Park. In junior high and high school, he volunteered at both parks, mostly for safety presentations.
Han earned an Associate of Applied Science in Public Safety with a Party Monitor Certificate and a Social Media Management Certificate at Frederick Community College in Frederick, Maryland. There he joined the Anime Club, Big 6 men of color club, Cyber Security Club, Rotaract Club for community service, and World Language Club. After that, he spent two years working at local parts and nonprofits as a Public Safety Aide.
By then, Han had fallen in love and moved to Oklahoma when his girlfriend returned there after completing her college degree in Maryland. He found a steady job that covered continuing education costs. So he earned a Bachelor of Technology in Public Safety Management with a double minor in Ethics and in Truth and Reconciliation in the Americas at Oklahoma State University - Oklahoma City. There he participated in the American Society of Safety Professionals, Fiber Arts Club, The Oklahoma State University Hiking Club, OSU Ethics Club, and OSU MMA and Karate Club. During that time, his girlfriend dumped him.
After graduating, Han traveled around through several states, again working for parks and nonprofits as a Public Safety Aide. He fell in love again, and settled in California with his new boyfriend. That relationship lasted a little over a year before he got dumped again. By that time, Han had a good job with the public school system in Mercedes, California so he decided to stick around. He is thinking about returning to school for a master's degree if he can find a suitable program.
Han enjoys a variety of hobbies including anime, fibercrafts, hiking, and martial arts. He moves easily among a wide range of different cultures. He favors outdoorsy menswear.
Qualities: Good (+2) Constitution, Good (+2) Cultural Awareness, Good (+2) Emotional Intelligence, Good (+2) Ethics, Good (+2) Public Safety Aide
Poor (-2) Unlucky in Love
In Terramagne-Maryland, the town remains Mechanicstown (local-Maryland Thurmont). Fern Glen is a hippie commune between Mechanicstown and Catocin Mountain Park, around Old Camp Airy Road. Pryors Orchards is an ecovillage between Mechanicstown and Cunningham Falls State Park.
Associate of Applied Science in Public Safety A.A.S. (Career)
at Frederick Community College in Frederick, Maryland
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Guided Pathway to Success (GPS)
Suggested schedules map your path to degree completion.
Students should meet with an advisor each semester to carefully select and sequence courses based on their specific academic goals and interests. Visit Jefferson Hall or call 301.846.2471 for advising.
RECOMMENDED FIRST SEMESTER CREDITS
ENGL 101 English Composition 1 3
Mathematics Elective (Gen Ed course list) 1
3-4
MATH 127 Statistics with Probability 4
EMGT 101 Disaster, Crisis, and Emergency Management 3
Select one of the following: 3
COMM 109 Basic Conflict Mediation
Any Non-English Language course (ASLS, ARBC, CHIN, FREN, GERM, ITAL, LATN, RUSS, or SPAN)
EMGT 106 Hazard, Risk, and Mitigation 3
Credits 15-16
RECOMMENDED SECOND SEMESTER
Select a course from any of the following areas: EMGT, FIRE, GISA, or CCJS
EMGT 104 - Disaster Response and Recovery 3
Social & Behavioral Sciences Elective (Gen Ed course list)
SOCY 102 Social Problems 3
Select a course from any of the following areas: PHED, HLTH, or NUTR (recommended course below) 1,3
HLTH 160 Stress Management
Select a course from any of the following areas: EMGT, FIRE, GISA, or CCJS
EMGT 106 - Hazard, Risk, and Mitigation 3
Select a course from any of the following areas: BSCI, BLDT, BMGT, CCJS, CHEM, CMIS, COMM, EMGT, FEMA, FIRE, FS, GISA, HLTH, LGST, PHSC, POSC, PSYC, or PSYC 2
FIRE 105 - Fundamental Topics of the Modern Fire Service 3
Credits 13-15
RECOMMENDED THIRD SEMESTER
Select a course from any of the following areas: EMGT, FIRE, GISA, CCJS
CCJS 105 - Justice in Motion: Current Issues in Law Enforcement 3
Biological & Physical Sciences Elective (Gen Ed course list) 3-4
BSCI 107 Study of the Human Body 3
EMGT 201 Public Safety GIS and Technology 3
EMGT 213 Social Impacts of Disaster 3
Social & Behavioral Sciences Elective (Gen Ed course list) 3
SOCY 210 Ethnic Diversity 3
Credits 15-16
RECOMMENDED FOURTH SEMESTER
Select a course from any of the following areas: EMGT, FIRE, GISA, or CCJS
EMGT 130 - Integrated Emergency Management 3
Select a course from any of the following areas: BSCI, BLDT, BMGT, CCJS, CHEM, CMIS, COMM, EMGT, FEMA, FIRE, FS, GISA, HLTH, LGST, PHSC, POSC, PSYC, or PSYC 2
Basic First Aid (1)
Intermediate First Aid (1)
Advanced First Aid (1) 3
EMGT 221 Public Safety Leadership and Ethics 3
Select courses as needed to complete 60 credit degree. Choose from any of the following areas: BSCI, BLDT, BMGT, CCJS, CHEM, CMIS, COMM, EMGT, FEMA, FIRE, FS, GISA, HLTH, LGST, PHSC, POSC, PSYC, PSYC 2
EMGT 213 - Social Impacts of Disaster (3)
EMGT 220 - Emergency Operations Planning (3)
EMGT 295 - Navigating Information Landscapes: The Good, the Bad, and the Misleading (1)
EMGT 297 - Public Safety Capstone (1)
SEN 153 Tai Chi for Balance and Well Being (1)
ILR 837 Personal Self Defensive Tactics (1)
ILR 837P Personal Self Defensive Tactics Physical Exercise (1) (T-American) 8
Credits 17
Total Credits 60-64
Emergency Management Courses
EMGT 104 - Disaster Response and Recovery (3)
Prerequisites: ENGL 70 or ENGL 75 or (ESOL 72 and ESOL 73) or ESOL 100
(formerly EM 104)
Provides students with an understanding of disaster response and recovery operations in the public safety environment. Examines the nature of emergencies and disasters, including how to identify the human response in the disaster process, assess current procedures for response operations, and review recovery policies, programs, and methods to promote recovery and community resilience.
EMGT 106 - Hazard, Risk, and Mitigation (3)
Prerequisites: ENGL 70 or ENGL 75 or (ESOL 72 and ESOL 73) or ESOL 100
(formerly EM 106)
Provides the student with a thorough understanding of mitigation for disaster management, and the application of hazard management. The student will investigate various methods of risk management, risk reduction, risk avoidance, risk acceptance, and risk transfer to address both structural and non-structural mitigation. The concept of sustainability and its role in local land-use planning is examined.
EMGT 130 - Integrated Emergency Management (3)
Prerequisite or Co-requisite: (EMGT 101 or ID 225) or FIRE 107
(formerly EM 130)
Provides students with an understanding of the concept of Integrated Emergency Response to disasters and other critical incidents. Students examine the role of Integrated Emergency Preparedness in the government environment, and expand the understanding to public-private cooperation in emergency management. Note: While not an official prerequisite, students are encouraged to take EMGT 106 prior to (or during the same semester as) they intend to enroll for this course.
EMGT 213 - Social Impacts of Disaster (3)
Cultural Competence
Prerequisites: ENGL 70 or ENGL 75 or (ESOL 72 and ESOL 73) or ESOL 100
(formerly EM 213)
Provides students with an enhanced awareness of the response planning and response challenges of diverse individuals, groups, and communities to disaster. Students will discover how disasters influence structures, interactions, and subjective perceptions among community members. Examines how social inequality, including race, ethnicity, class, and gender, result in enhanced vulnerabilities in disasters. Students will analyze the diverse cultural rules and biases of response organizations and communities that converge during disasters.
EMGT 220 - Emergency Operations Planning (3)
Prerequisite or Co-requisite: EMGT 101
(formerly EM 220)
Provides a thorough understanding of risk management, operational planning, and strategic planning as applied in current emergency management policy. Teaches evaluation and use of current policy tools to determine risk vulnerabilities and capabilities, critically evaluate an emergency operations plan, identify the components of an emergency operations plan, and assess the purpose of strategic planning.
EMGT 295 - Navigating Information Landscapes: The Good, the Bad, and the Misleading (1)
Prerequisite or Co-requisite: ENGL 101 or permission of instructor
Equips students with information literacy skills necessary for evaluating, sharing, and basing decisions on the vast array of sources available in the digital age, with a specific focus on sorting reliable information from misinformation in crisis situations. Explores the signs and effects of “spin” or framing on public information campaigns’ effectiveness and trust in government and/or media institutions. Reviews a variety of intentional and unintentional biases, influences, and logical fallacies, and discusses methods by which public information messaging can combat them to convey essential information to an audience. This course primarily supports the Public Safety Capstone sequence, but is designed to be open and accessible to all disciplines.
This course is only offered in the Spring.
EMGT 297 - Public Safety Capstone (1)
Prerequisite: ENGL 101; Prerequisite or Co-requisite: EMGT 220 and EMGT 221
(formerly EM 297)
Enables students to exercise critical thinking and evaluation skills while applying comprehension of the public safety discipline. Students will research a current public safety issue, under the supervision of a faculty mentor, including its scope, stakeholders, and relevant evidence; then prepare media briefings, summaries, and policy recommendations that demonstrate the ability to analyze and synthesize theory and practice into industry-relevant communication products.
This course is only offered in the Spring.
FIRE 105 - Fundamental Topics of the Modern Fire Service (3)
Prerequisite: ENGL 70 or (ESOL 70 and ESOL 71) OR Prerequisites or Co-requisites: ENGL 75 or ESOL 100
(formerly FSA 105)
Examines the history of the fire problem in the U.S., describes how the fire and rescue service has adapted over time, and explores the evolving transition from a traditional, fire-based mitigation approach to an all-hazards response methodology. Introduces the student to the organization and management of mainstream fire and rescue organizations, and how they interface with other public safety sectors, governmental agencies, and their local communities. Discusses basic hazard mitigation strategies and tactics, various extinguishing agents and systems available for fire suppression, risk identification and evaluation, and incident management and accountability. Explores statutes and regulations affecting service deliverables while enhancing personnel safety, including the 16 Fire Fighter Line Safety Initiatives. Note: If student is not an active firefighter, they must establish a mentor who is a FD Chief Officer.
CCJS 105 - Justice in Motion: Current Issues in Law Enforcement (3)
Prerequisite: ENGL 70 or ENGL 75 or ESOL 72 or ESOL 100 or Co-requisite: ENGL 75 or ESOL 100
Employs a variety of current events (e.g., news stories, policy changes, political debates, etc.) to expose students to the latest issues of controversy or change in the law enforcement professions. Orients students to multiple lenses through which to analyze emerging policies or technologies with implications for various aspects of law enforcement and community relationships, as well as the arenas in which arguments and decisions about each issue are made.
SEN 153 Tai Chi for Balance and Well Being (1)
Terrific for adults of all fitness levels and abilities, Tai Chi Ch’uan has been practiced for fitness and health for hundreds of years. The slow, graceful movements and fluid natural postures can help improve balance, coordination, muscle tone, posture, breathing, and concentration.
ILR 837 Personal Self Defensive Tactics (1)
Rape/robbery/assault is not a selective crime, it has no regard for age, race, or social status. In this class, you will learn basic common sense rules that can be used to protect yourself before, during, and after an attack. Research shows that educated citizens are best equipped to protect themselves. The class has been described by some students as an insurance policy you never want to have to use but which is comforting to have. The class is designed for all ages and is strictly classroom based; this is not a physical class.
ILR 837P Personal Self Defensive Tactics Physical Exercise (1) (T-American)
This physical class accompanies ILR 837 Personal Self Defensive Tactics for students who wish to add practical self-defense to the theory. Each class features a presentation and practice session for a different style or technique of self-defense.
Party Monitor Certificate (T-American)
at Frederick Community College in Frederick, Maryland
In T-America, Frederick Community College offers a Party Monitor Certificate. These classes are offered as 1-credit intensives (typically one weekend to two weeks) primarily during school breaks, although the weekend versions are offered at the beginning of the semester to get people started. Some are also offered as 2-credit classes during the semester. Only the first six are required to become an official Party Monitor at Frederick. The others are offered to expand options for students who wish to continue developing their skills in entertainment safety. This certificate appeals to people studying Business, Public Safety, and various other fields.
Introduction to Party Monitoring
First Aid for Social Occasions
Citizen Law and Event Planning
De-escalation Skills
Integrated Basic Self-Defense
Relationship Awareness and Safety
Hosting Skills
Conversation and Socializing
Party Games and Entertainment
Refreshments for Social Events
Introverts and Extroverts at Parties
Planning Inclusive Events
Social Media Management Certificate (Career)
at Frederick Community College in Frederick, Maryland
Program Requirements
Code Title Credits
Departmental Requirements
BMGT 103 Introduction to Business 3
BMGT 225 Marketing 3
BMGT 230 Social Media Law 3
Select one of the following: 2
CMIS 101 Information Systems and Technology
CMIS 111J Web Page Development 3
CMIS 111S Social Media Tools 3
Total Credits 20
Clubs
Anime Club
Are you interested in making new friends, as well as learning about and watching anime? Then
this is the club to join!
Big 6
The Big 6 is a program designed to provide males of color the necessary support, academic development, and life training to succeed in college and in life.
Cyber Security Club
Come and learn about all the facets of Cyber Security in this club.
Rotaract Club
The goal of this club is to bring FCC students together to provide service to the campus community and the Frederick community. This club aims to take action through service that creates sustainable solutions to local and global challenges, connect with the global community of Rotary to expand
professional networks, develop skills to become community and global leaders, exchange ideas with leaders, cultivate lifelong friendships around the world, and have fun while recognizing the importance of Service Above Self.
World Language Club
If you are interested in learning about the different languages and cultures around the world, this is the club for you.
Bachelor of Technology in Public Safety Management
at Oklahoma State University - Oklahoma City
Degree Sheet 2023-2024 Catalog
General Education Courses 40 Credit Hours
Credit
Hours Prerequisites
ENGL 1113 English Composition I 3 [R] [W]
ENGL 1213 English Composition II 3 [R] [W]
Select One:
POLS 3223 Problems in Public Policy 3
Select One:
SOC 1113 Introductory Sociology 3 [R] [W]
SOC 3623 Cultural Diversity
Select One:
SPCH 2723 Interpersonal Communication
Select any 3 credit hours of college-level Math course
MATH 3 Varies
Select any 6 credit hours designated as humanities (H), one lowel level, and one upper level
3 Varies
3 Varies
Select any 7 credit hours of science, one with a lab
4 Varies
3 Varies
Required Electives 6 Credit Hours
Select any 3 credit hours of college-level computer science
3 Varies
PSER 3333 Public Sector Budgeting and Resource Management 3 [R] [W]
Completed Associates Degree 27 Credit Hours
Public Safety A.S. or A.A.S. degree with 27 technical hours 27 Varies
Specialization Tracks 14 Credit Hours
Select 14 hours of specialty coursework in public safety area per department head advisement
3 Varies
3 Varies
3 Varies
3 Varies
2 Varies
Required Upper Division Courses 33 Credit Hours
PSM 3013 Multi-agency Response to Emergency/Critical Incidents 3 None FA only
PSM 3023 Tactical Emergency Management 3 None FA only
PSM 3033 Strategic Planning and Analysis in Public Safety Agencies 3 None SP only
PSM 3043 Community Relations in Public Safety 3 None SP only
PSM 4113 Technical Dissemination of Emergency Public Information 3 None FA only
PSM 4123 Ethical Practices in Public Safety 3 None FA only
PSM 4133 Legal Issues Facing Public Safety Agencies 3 None SP only
PSM 4143 Personnel Oversight Strategies 3 None SP only
PSM 4153 Technical Research & Design in Public Safety 3 None FA only
PSM 4513 Advanced Occupational Proficiency in Public Safety 3 All Required Upper Division Courses FA or SP
PSM 4523 Practicum 3 All Required Upper Division Courses FA or SP
Total to Graduate 120
Ethics (ETHC), Minor
at Oklahoma State University - Oklahoma City
Code Title Hours
PHIL 1213 Philosophies of Life (H) 3
PHIL 3413 Ethical Theory (H) 3
Select 9 credit hours from the following: 9
PHIL 2003 Local Issues and Ethical Controversies (H)
PHIL 3433 Happiness and Well-being (H)
PHIL 3943 Asian Philosophy (HI)
Total Hours 15
Philosophy Courses
PHIL 1213 Philosophies of Life (H)
Description: Introduction to selected views of living a meaningful life in light of morality, social values, truth and freedom.
Credit hours: 3
Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Contact: 3
Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule types: Lecture
Department/School: Philosophy
General Education and other Course Attributes: Humanities
PHIL 3413 Ethical Theory (H)
Description: Contemporary and classical views on the nature of moral judgments, moral value, relativity and objectivity, freedom and responsibility.
Credit hours: 3
Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Contact: 3
Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule types: Lecture
Department/School: Philosophy
General Education and other Course Attributes: Humanities
PHIL 2003 Local Issues and Ethical Controversies (H)
Description: This course will familiarize students with current and highly debated moral issues that affect their lives and the lives of those in their community. Moral theories will be applied to critical issues that affect Oklahoma and surrounding Southwestern states. Students will learn how to articulate both sides of these debated issues, as well as how to engage in civil discourse with others with whom they may disagree.
Credit hours: 3
Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Contact: 3
Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule types: Lecture
Department/School: Philosophy
General Education and other Course Attributes: Humanities
PHIL 3433 Happiness and Well-being (H)
Description: An investigation into the science and philosophy of happiness and well-being as well as the relationship between the two.
Credit hours: 3
Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Contact: 3
Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule types: Lecture
Department/School: Philosophy
General Education and other Course Attributes: Humanities
PHIL 3943 Asian Philosophy (HI)
Description: Three main streams of Asian thought: Indian, Chinese and Buddhist. How various thinkers in the three traditions have dealt with questions of being and becoming, knowledge, ethics, and society.
Credit hours: 3
Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Contact: 3
Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule types: Lecture
Department/School: Philosophy
General Education and other Course Attributes: Humanities, International Dimension
Truth and Reconciliation in the Americas (TRRA), Minor
at Oklahoma State University - Oklahoma City
Code Title Hours
Required Courses
AMST 3373 Comparative Truth and Reconciliation in the Americas (D) 3
AMST 4990 Internship 3
Select 9 hours from: 9
AFAM 4543 Race Theory
AMST 3303
Nations on the Move: Latin American Migration and Latinx Communities in the US (DH)
HIST 4153 African American History, 1619-1865 (DH)
POLS 2313 Social Justice Politics (D)
POLS 4223 Social Movements
Total Hours 15
Clubs
American Society of Safety Professionals
The American Society of Safety Engineers was formed in 1911 after the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire in New York City killed 146 workers and drew national attention to the need for better workplace safety conditions.
The association changed its name in 2017 to the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) to be more inclusive for all diverse aspects of the profession.
The OSU student section was formed in 1980 as the OSU Fire Protection and Safety Engineering Technology degree program expanded to include Occupational Safety and Health as part of its curriculum.
The OSU student section is sponsored by the ASSP-Oklahoma City professional chapter and provides students opportunities for community service, scholarships, professional development, and networking.
Fiber Arts Club
This club provides an active, inclusive outlet for all fiber artists regardless of experience level. Fiber art includes but is not limited to knitting, crocheting, sewing, embroidery, weaving, cross stitching, felting, quilting, and lace making.
The Oklahoma State University Hiking Club
The purpose of this organization is to educate students about safety while hiking. Also, providing opportunities for physical fitness, relationships, and leadership through amazing hiking experiences.
OSU Ethics Club
The purpose of OSU Ethics Club is to promote ethics and academic integrity among OSU students and to facilitate the Ethics Bowl competition on campus and beyond.
OSU MMA and Karate Club
OSU MMA and Karate Club has been active on campus since the 1970's. We exist to practice and teach MMA, Karate and other Martial Arts. We practice the basic blocks, punches and kicks of Karate, Tae Kwon Do and Mauy Thai as well as Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu techniques, Okinawan Self-defense weapons (Bo, Sai, Kama, etc), Judo Throwing techniques, Karate and Tae Kwon Do kata and Kali. Each practice is different. All ranks, beginners to Black belts, are welcome. We meet most Tuesdays at 7:30 PM and Fridays at 6:30 PM in the Colvin Center Combatives Room. Members are individuals wanting to learn new techniques and/or individuals wanting to learn self-defense as well as Martial Artists wanting a place to practice while they are in college. Standup sparring is done by Karate rules and free grappling using BJJ rules.
Maryland Roads Cities Map
Maryland Catoctin Mountain Park and Cunningham Falls State Park Map
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Don't Worry About
Don't worry about the people who aren't happy for you. They probably aren't happy for themselves either.
"Shadowing an Eclipse" by Dialecticdreamer
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Teandra Leane -- She has fair skin, brown eyes, and long wavy chestnut hair. She is slender with shallow curves. Her heritage is American; she speaks English. She is 25 years old in 2015.
Teandra is the wife of husband Nathaniel (26), mother of son Sullivan (3) and daughter Genevieve (1). They live in Mercedes, California. Nathaniel works in the city park service. Teandra is a stay-at-home mother who helps organize the neighborhood watch in her area. She enjoys gossiping with other mothers of young children. She is concerned with apperances and often gets jealous of other people's accomplishments. Teandra likes practical women's wear in bright autumn colors.
Qualities: Good (+2) Fast, Good (+2) Gossip, Good (+2) Homemaker, Good (+2) Observant, Good (+2) Neighborhood Watch
Poor (-2) Jealousy
Han Lopez -- He has tinted skin, black eyes, and wavy black hair cut short. He is tal and sturdy. He has tattoos on his left arm. He is biromantic bisexual. His heritage includes American, Asian, Hispanic, and Italian. He speaks English, Italian, Japanese, and Spanish. He is 33 years old in 2015.
Han grew up in Mechanicstown, Maryland. He has maternal relatives in Fern Glen, a hippie commune between Mechanicstown and Catocin Mountain Park; and paternal relatives in Pryors Orchards, an ecovillage between Mechanicstown and Cunningham Falls State Park. In junior high and high school, he volunteered at both parks, mostly for safety presentations.
Han earned an Associate of Applied Science in Public Safety with a Party Monitor Certificate and a Social Media Management Certificate at Frederick Community College in Frederick, Maryland. There he joined the Anime Club, Big 6 men of color club, Cyber Security Club, Rotaract Club for community service, and World Language Club. After that, he spent two years working at local parts and nonprofits as a Public Safety Aide.
By then, Han had fallen in love and moved to Oklahoma when his girlfriend returned there after completing her college degree in Maryland. He found a steady job that covered continuing education costs. So he earned a Bachelor of Technology in Public Safety Management with a double minor in Ethics and in Truth and Reconciliation in the Americas at Oklahoma State University - Oklahoma City. There he participated in the American Society of Safety Professionals, Fiber Arts Club, The Oklahoma State University Hiking Club, OSU Ethics Club, and OSU MMA and Karate Club. During that time, his girlfriend dumped him.
After graduating, Han traveled around through several states, again working for parks and nonprofits as a Public Safety Aide. He fell in love again, and settled in California with his new boyfriend. That relationship lasted a little over a year before he got dumped again. By that time, Han had a good job with the public school system in Mercedes, California so he decided to stick around. He is thinking about returning to school for a master's degree if he can find a suitable program.
Han enjoys a variety of hobbies including anime, fibercrafts, hiking, and martial arts. He moves easily among a wide range of different cultures. He favors outdoorsy menswear.
Qualities: Good (+2) Constitution, Good (+2) Cultural Awareness, Good (+2) Emotional Intelligence, Good (+2) Ethics, Good (+2) Public Safety Aide
Poor (-2) Unlucky in Love
In Terramagne-Maryland, the town remains Mechanicstown (local-Maryland Thurmont). Fern Glen is a hippie commune between Mechanicstown and Catocin Mountain Park, around Old Camp Airy Road. Pryors Orchards is an ecovillage between Mechanicstown and Cunningham Falls State Park.
Associate of Applied Science in Public Safety A.A.S. (Career)
at Frederick Community College in Frederick, Maryland
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Guided Pathway to Success (GPS)
Suggested schedules map your path to degree completion.
Students should meet with an advisor each semester to carefully select and sequence courses based on their specific academic goals and interests. Visit Jefferson Hall or call 301.846.2471 for advising.
RECOMMENDED FIRST SEMESTER CREDITS
ENGL 101 English Composition 1 3
Mathematics Elective (Gen Ed course list) 1
3-4
MATH 127 Statistics with Probability 4
EMGT 101 Disaster, Crisis, and Emergency Management 3
Select one of the following: 3
COMM 109 Basic Conflict Mediation
Any Non-English Language course (ASLS, ARBC, CHIN, FREN, GERM, ITAL, LATN, RUSS, or SPAN)
EMGT 106 Hazard, Risk, and Mitigation 3
Credits 15-16
RECOMMENDED SECOND SEMESTER
Select a course from any of the following areas: EMGT, FIRE, GISA, or CCJS
EMGT 104 - Disaster Response and Recovery 3
Social & Behavioral Sciences Elective (Gen Ed course list)
SOCY 102 Social Problems 3
Select a course from any of the following areas: PHED, HLTH, or NUTR (recommended course below) 1,3
HLTH 160 Stress Management
Select a course from any of the following areas: EMGT, FIRE, GISA, or CCJS
EMGT 106 - Hazard, Risk, and Mitigation 3
Select a course from any of the following areas: BSCI, BLDT, BMGT, CCJS, CHEM, CMIS, COMM, EMGT, FEMA, FIRE, FS, GISA, HLTH, LGST, PHSC, POSC, PSYC, or PSYC 2
FIRE 105 - Fundamental Topics of the Modern Fire Service 3
Credits 13-15
RECOMMENDED THIRD SEMESTER
Select a course from any of the following areas: EMGT, FIRE, GISA, CCJS
CCJS 105 - Justice in Motion: Current Issues in Law Enforcement 3
Biological & Physical Sciences Elective (Gen Ed course list) 3-4
BSCI 107 Study of the Human Body 3
EMGT 201 Public Safety GIS and Technology 3
EMGT 213 Social Impacts of Disaster 3
Social & Behavioral Sciences Elective (Gen Ed course list) 3
SOCY 210 Ethnic Diversity 3
Credits 15-16
RECOMMENDED FOURTH SEMESTER
Select a course from any of the following areas: EMGT, FIRE, GISA, or CCJS
EMGT 130 - Integrated Emergency Management 3
Select a course from any of the following areas: BSCI, BLDT, BMGT, CCJS, CHEM, CMIS, COMM, EMGT, FEMA, FIRE, FS, GISA, HLTH, LGST, PHSC, POSC, PSYC, or PSYC 2
Basic First Aid (1)
Intermediate First Aid (1)
Advanced First Aid (1) 3
EMGT 221 Public Safety Leadership and Ethics 3
Select courses as needed to complete 60 credit degree. Choose from any of the following areas: BSCI, BLDT, BMGT, CCJS, CHEM, CMIS, COMM, EMGT, FEMA, FIRE, FS, GISA, HLTH, LGST, PHSC, POSC, PSYC, PSYC 2
EMGT 213 - Social Impacts of Disaster (3)
EMGT 220 - Emergency Operations Planning (3)
EMGT 295 - Navigating Information Landscapes: The Good, the Bad, and the Misleading (1)
EMGT 297 - Public Safety Capstone (1)
SEN 153 Tai Chi for Balance and Well Being (1)
ILR 837 Personal Self Defensive Tactics (1)
ILR 837P Personal Self Defensive Tactics Physical Exercise (1) (T-American) 8
Credits 17
Total Credits 60-64
Emergency Management Courses
EMGT 104 - Disaster Response and Recovery (3)
Prerequisites: ENGL 70 or ENGL 75 or (ESOL 72 and ESOL 73) or ESOL 100
(formerly EM 104)
Provides students with an understanding of disaster response and recovery operations in the public safety environment. Examines the nature of emergencies and disasters, including how to identify the human response in the disaster process, assess current procedures for response operations, and review recovery policies, programs, and methods to promote recovery and community resilience.
EMGT 106 - Hazard, Risk, and Mitigation (3)
Prerequisites: ENGL 70 or ENGL 75 or (ESOL 72 and ESOL 73) or ESOL 100
(formerly EM 106)
Provides the student with a thorough understanding of mitigation for disaster management, and the application of hazard management. The student will investigate various methods of risk management, risk reduction, risk avoidance, risk acceptance, and risk transfer to address both structural and non-structural mitigation. The concept of sustainability and its role in local land-use planning is examined.
EMGT 130 - Integrated Emergency Management (3)
Prerequisite or Co-requisite: (EMGT 101 or ID 225) or FIRE 107
(formerly EM 130)
Provides students with an understanding of the concept of Integrated Emergency Response to disasters and other critical incidents. Students examine the role of Integrated Emergency Preparedness in the government environment, and expand the understanding to public-private cooperation in emergency management. Note: While not an official prerequisite, students are encouraged to take EMGT 106 prior to (or during the same semester as) they intend to enroll for this course.
EMGT 213 - Social Impacts of Disaster (3)
Cultural Competence
Prerequisites: ENGL 70 or ENGL 75 or (ESOL 72 and ESOL 73) or ESOL 100
(formerly EM 213)
Provides students with an enhanced awareness of the response planning and response challenges of diverse individuals, groups, and communities to disaster. Students will discover how disasters influence structures, interactions, and subjective perceptions among community members. Examines how social inequality, including race, ethnicity, class, and gender, result in enhanced vulnerabilities in disasters. Students will analyze the diverse cultural rules and biases of response organizations and communities that converge during disasters.
EMGT 220 - Emergency Operations Planning (3)
Prerequisite or Co-requisite: EMGT 101
(formerly EM 220)
Provides a thorough understanding of risk management, operational planning, and strategic planning as applied in current emergency management policy. Teaches evaluation and use of current policy tools to determine risk vulnerabilities and capabilities, critically evaluate an emergency operations plan, identify the components of an emergency operations plan, and assess the purpose of strategic planning.
EMGT 295 - Navigating Information Landscapes: The Good, the Bad, and the Misleading (1)
Prerequisite or Co-requisite: ENGL 101 or permission of instructor
Equips students with information literacy skills necessary for evaluating, sharing, and basing decisions on the vast array of sources available in the digital age, with a specific focus on sorting reliable information from misinformation in crisis situations. Explores the signs and effects of “spin” or framing on public information campaigns’ effectiveness and trust in government and/or media institutions. Reviews a variety of intentional and unintentional biases, influences, and logical fallacies, and discusses methods by which public information messaging can combat them to convey essential information to an audience. This course primarily supports the Public Safety Capstone sequence, but is designed to be open and accessible to all disciplines.
This course is only offered in the Spring.
EMGT 297 - Public Safety Capstone (1)
Prerequisite: ENGL 101; Prerequisite or Co-requisite: EMGT 220 and EMGT 221
(formerly EM 297)
Enables students to exercise critical thinking and evaluation skills while applying comprehension of the public safety discipline. Students will research a current public safety issue, under the supervision of a faculty mentor, including its scope, stakeholders, and relevant evidence; then prepare media briefings, summaries, and policy recommendations that demonstrate the ability to analyze and synthesize theory and practice into industry-relevant communication products.
This course is only offered in the Spring.
FIRE 105 - Fundamental Topics of the Modern Fire Service (3)
Prerequisite: ENGL 70 or (ESOL 70 and ESOL 71) OR Prerequisites or Co-requisites: ENGL 75 or ESOL 100
(formerly FSA 105)
Examines the history of the fire problem in the U.S., describes how the fire and rescue service has adapted over time, and explores the evolving transition from a traditional, fire-based mitigation approach to an all-hazards response methodology. Introduces the student to the organization and management of mainstream fire and rescue organizations, and how they interface with other public safety sectors, governmental agencies, and their local communities. Discusses basic hazard mitigation strategies and tactics, various extinguishing agents and systems available for fire suppression, risk identification and evaluation, and incident management and accountability. Explores statutes and regulations affecting service deliverables while enhancing personnel safety, including the 16 Fire Fighter Line Safety Initiatives. Note: If student is not an active firefighter, they must establish a mentor who is a FD Chief Officer.
CCJS 105 - Justice in Motion: Current Issues in Law Enforcement (3)
Prerequisite: ENGL 70 or ENGL 75 or ESOL 72 or ESOL 100 or Co-requisite: ENGL 75 or ESOL 100
Employs a variety of current events (e.g., news stories, policy changes, political debates, etc.) to expose students to the latest issues of controversy or change in the law enforcement professions. Orients students to multiple lenses through which to analyze emerging policies or technologies with implications for various aspects of law enforcement and community relationships, as well as the arenas in which arguments and decisions about each issue are made.
SEN 153 Tai Chi for Balance and Well Being (1)
Terrific for adults of all fitness levels and abilities, Tai Chi Ch’uan has been practiced for fitness and health for hundreds of years. The slow, graceful movements and fluid natural postures can help improve balance, coordination, muscle tone, posture, breathing, and concentration.
ILR 837 Personal Self Defensive Tactics (1)
Rape/robbery/assault is not a selective crime, it has no regard for age, race, or social status. In this class, you will learn basic common sense rules that can be used to protect yourself before, during, and after an attack. Research shows that educated citizens are best equipped to protect themselves. The class has been described by some students as an insurance policy you never want to have to use but which is comforting to have. The class is designed for all ages and is strictly classroom based; this is not a physical class.
ILR 837P Personal Self Defensive Tactics Physical Exercise (1) (T-American)
This physical class accompanies ILR 837 Personal Self Defensive Tactics for students who wish to add practical self-defense to the theory. Each class features a presentation and practice session for a different style or technique of self-defense.
Party Monitor Certificate (T-American)
at Frederick Community College in Frederick, Maryland
In T-America, Frederick Community College offers a Party Monitor Certificate. These classes are offered as 1-credit intensives (typically one weekend to two weeks) primarily during school breaks, although the weekend versions are offered at the beginning of the semester to get people started. Some are also offered as 2-credit classes during the semester. Only the first six are required to become an official Party Monitor at Frederick. The others are offered to expand options for students who wish to continue developing their skills in entertainment safety. This certificate appeals to people studying Business, Public Safety, and various other fields.
Introduction to Party Monitoring
First Aid for Social Occasions
Citizen Law and Event Planning
De-escalation Skills
Integrated Basic Self-Defense
Relationship Awareness and Safety
Hosting Skills
Conversation and Socializing
Party Games and Entertainment
Refreshments for Social Events
Introverts and Extroverts at Parties
Planning Inclusive Events
Social Media Management Certificate (Career)
at Frederick Community College in Frederick, Maryland
Program Requirements
Code Title Credits
Departmental Requirements
BMGT 103 Introduction to Business 3
BMGT 225 Marketing 3
BMGT 230 Social Media Law 3
Select one of the following: 2
CMIS 101 Information Systems and Technology
CMIS 111J Web Page Development 3
CMIS 111S Social Media Tools 3
Total Credits 20
Clubs
Anime Club
Are you interested in making new friends, as well as learning about and watching anime? Then
this is the club to join!
Big 6
The Big 6 is a program designed to provide males of color the necessary support, academic development, and life training to succeed in college and in life.
Cyber Security Club
Come and learn about all the facets of Cyber Security in this club.
Rotaract Club
The goal of this club is to bring FCC students together to provide service to the campus community and the Frederick community. This club aims to take action through service that creates sustainable solutions to local and global challenges, connect with the global community of Rotary to expand
professional networks, develop skills to become community and global leaders, exchange ideas with leaders, cultivate lifelong friendships around the world, and have fun while recognizing the importance of Service Above Self.
World Language Club
If you are interested in learning about the different languages and cultures around the world, this is the club for you.
Bachelor of Technology in Public Safety Management
at Oklahoma State University - Oklahoma City
Degree Sheet 2023-2024 Catalog
General Education Courses 40 Credit Hours
Credit
Hours Prerequisites
ENGL 1113 English Composition I 3 [R] [W]
ENGL 1213 English Composition II 3 [R] [W]
Select One:
POLS 3223 Problems in Public Policy 3
Select One:
SOC 1113 Introductory Sociology 3 [R] [W]
SOC 3623 Cultural Diversity
Select One:
SPCH 2723 Interpersonal Communication
Select any 3 credit hours of college-level Math course
MATH 3 Varies
Select any 6 credit hours designated as humanities (H), one lowel level, and one upper level
3 Varies
3 Varies
Select any 7 credit hours of science, one with a lab
4 Varies
3 Varies
Required Electives 6 Credit Hours
Select any 3 credit hours of college-level computer science
3 Varies
PSER 3333 Public Sector Budgeting and Resource Management 3 [R] [W]
Completed Associates Degree 27 Credit Hours
Public Safety A.S. or A.A.S. degree with 27 technical hours 27 Varies
Specialization Tracks 14 Credit Hours
Select 14 hours of specialty coursework in public safety area per department head advisement
3 Varies
3 Varies
3 Varies
3 Varies
2 Varies
Required Upper Division Courses 33 Credit Hours
PSM 3013 Multi-agency Response to Emergency/Critical Incidents 3 None FA only
PSM 3023 Tactical Emergency Management 3 None FA only
PSM 3033 Strategic Planning and Analysis in Public Safety Agencies 3 None SP only
PSM 3043 Community Relations in Public Safety 3 None SP only
PSM 4113 Technical Dissemination of Emergency Public Information 3 None FA only
PSM 4123 Ethical Practices in Public Safety 3 None FA only
PSM 4133 Legal Issues Facing Public Safety Agencies 3 None SP only
PSM 4143 Personnel Oversight Strategies 3 None SP only
PSM 4153 Technical Research & Design in Public Safety 3 None FA only
PSM 4513 Advanced Occupational Proficiency in Public Safety 3 All Required Upper Division Courses FA or SP
PSM 4523 Practicum 3 All Required Upper Division Courses FA or SP
Total to Graduate 120
Ethics (ETHC), Minor
at Oklahoma State University - Oklahoma City
Code Title Hours
PHIL 1213 Philosophies of Life (H) 3
PHIL 3413 Ethical Theory (H) 3
Select 9 credit hours from the following: 9
PHIL 2003 Local Issues and Ethical Controversies (H)
PHIL 3433 Happiness and Well-being (H)
PHIL 3943 Asian Philosophy (HI)
Total Hours 15
Philosophy Courses
PHIL 1213 Philosophies of Life (H)
Description: Introduction to selected views of living a meaningful life in light of morality, social values, truth and freedom.
Credit hours: 3
Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Contact: 3
Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule types: Lecture
Department/School: Philosophy
General Education and other Course Attributes: Humanities
PHIL 3413 Ethical Theory (H)
Description: Contemporary and classical views on the nature of moral judgments, moral value, relativity and objectivity, freedom and responsibility.
Credit hours: 3
Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Contact: 3
Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule types: Lecture
Department/School: Philosophy
General Education and other Course Attributes: Humanities
PHIL 2003 Local Issues and Ethical Controversies (H)
Description: This course will familiarize students with current and highly debated moral issues that affect their lives and the lives of those in their community. Moral theories will be applied to critical issues that affect Oklahoma and surrounding Southwestern states. Students will learn how to articulate both sides of these debated issues, as well as how to engage in civil discourse with others with whom they may disagree.
Credit hours: 3
Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Contact: 3
Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule types: Lecture
Department/School: Philosophy
General Education and other Course Attributes: Humanities
PHIL 3433 Happiness and Well-being (H)
Description: An investigation into the science and philosophy of happiness and well-being as well as the relationship between the two.
Credit hours: 3
Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Contact: 3
Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule types: Lecture
Department/School: Philosophy
General Education and other Course Attributes: Humanities
PHIL 3943 Asian Philosophy (HI)
Description: Three main streams of Asian thought: Indian, Chinese and Buddhist. How various thinkers in the three traditions have dealt with questions of being and becoming, knowledge, ethics, and society.
Credit hours: 3
Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Contact: 3
Levels: Undergraduate
Schedule types: Lecture
Department/School: Philosophy
General Education and other Course Attributes: Humanities, International Dimension
Truth and Reconciliation in the Americas (TRRA), Minor
at Oklahoma State University - Oklahoma City
Code Title Hours
Required Courses
AMST 3373 Comparative Truth and Reconciliation in the Americas (D) 3
AMST 4990 Internship 3
Select 9 hours from: 9
AFAM 4543 Race Theory
AMST 3303
Nations on the Move: Latin American Migration and Latinx Communities in the US (DH)
HIST 4153 African American History, 1619-1865 (DH)
POLS 2313 Social Justice Politics (D)
POLS 4223 Social Movements
Total Hours 15
Clubs
American Society of Safety Professionals
The American Society of Safety Engineers was formed in 1911 after the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire in New York City killed 146 workers and drew national attention to the need for better workplace safety conditions.
The association changed its name in 2017 to the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) to be more inclusive for all diverse aspects of the profession.
The OSU student section was formed in 1980 as the OSU Fire Protection and Safety Engineering Technology degree program expanded to include Occupational Safety and Health as part of its curriculum.
The OSU student section is sponsored by the ASSP-Oklahoma City professional chapter and provides students opportunities for community service, scholarships, professional development, and networking.
Fiber Arts Club
This club provides an active, inclusive outlet for all fiber artists regardless of experience level. Fiber art includes but is not limited to knitting, crocheting, sewing, embroidery, weaving, cross stitching, felting, quilting, and lace making.
The Oklahoma State University Hiking Club
The purpose of this organization is to educate students about safety while hiking. Also, providing opportunities for physical fitness, relationships, and leadership through amazing hiking experiences.
OSU Ethics Club
The purpose of OSU Ethics Club is to promote ethics and academic integrity among OSU students and to facilitate the Ethics Bowl competition on campus and beyond.
OSU MMA and Karate Club
OSU MMA and Karate Club has been active on campus since the 1970's. We exist to practice and teach MMA, Karate and other Martial Arts. We practice the basic blocks, punches and kicks of Karate, Tae Kwon Do and Mauy Thai as well as Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu techniques, Okinawan Self-defense weapons (Bo, Sai, Kama, etc), Judo Throwing techniques, Karate and Tae Kwon Do kata and Kali. Each practice is different. All ranks, beginners to Black belts, are welcome. We meet most Tuesdays at 7:30 PM and Fridays at 6:30 PM in the Colvin Center Combatives Room. Members are individuals wanting to learn new techniques and/or individuals wanting to learn self-defense as well as Martial Artists wanting a place to practice while they are in college. Standup sparring is done by Karate rules and free grappling using BJJ rules.
Maryland Roads Cities Map
Maryland Catoctin Mountain Park and Cunningham Falls State Park Map
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