Program Information

Degree Information

Degree: Bachelor of Science (B.S.) with a major in Emergency Medical Services Management

(120 credit hours) Requirements are subject to change.

Contact Information

For more information about this major, contact Professor Nancy Brunet in the Rehabilitation Studies Department, at (413) 748-3766 or the Admissions Office at (800) 343-1257.

Curricular Requirements

General Education Program (40 - 46 credits)

The General Education program at Springfield College is informed by its century-old Humanics tradition of educating the whole person in spirit, mind, and body, for leadership in service to humanity. These requirements have the goal of developing literate, thoughtful, socially responsible students, and instilling in them a spirit of inquiry into the nature of humankind and the universe. Towards those ends, the requirements emphasize and encourage: the acquisition of knowledge, understanding, and competency essential for the improvement of the human condition in a diverse society; a search for personal and spiritual values; and the development of an understanding and appreciation of physical well-being. 

For specific requirements, see the General Education Program (40 - 46 credits)  section.

II. Major Requirements

III. Concentration Requirements

Students choose from one of the following concentrations:

IV. Electives (to complete a minimum of 120 credits)

Students are strongly encouraged to take the following EMSM courses as part of their electives towards fulfilling the 120 requirement:

• EMSM 211 - Basic Cardiac Life Support Instructor Credits: 2
• EMSM 374 - Fundamentals of Search and Rescue Credits: 2
• EMSM 375 - Search and Rescue Management Credits: 3