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Criminology and Emergency Response Management Degree Program in California

Our Criminology and Emergency Response Management program in California can prepare you to launch your real career in law enforcement.

Aspects of an emergency response degree

Institute of Technology's criminology degree program in California prepares you for various career paths in law enforcement, as well as careers that require training in EMT, emergency response, natural disaster relief, and more.

Join a criminology degree program that empowers you to protect and serve your community in California. This popular and exciting emergency management degree program in California is based on principles of law enforcement, emergency response, emergency medical, corrections, and security. It is designed to prepare you to succeed in specialized positions within the criminal justice industry.

What sets CERM apart?
All criminal justice programs are not the same. CERM is a one-of-a-kind program that covers the federally approved curriculum of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). And Institute of Technology is the only school in California that prepares students for the five vital specializations in the industry:

  • Law enforcement
  • Corrections
  • Emergency medical
  • Emergency response
  • Security


Included in your tuition, we provide your:

  • Uniforms – boots, books, and equipment
  • Access to the IVR-300 Training Simulator
  • Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS) security guard card
  • EMT National Registry examination fees
  • Standards and Training for Corrections Certificate


As long as you have the courage to come face to face with danger, we’ll train you to have the confidence and skills to prevail. Get started with your real career today. Find out more about what a career in criminal justice can do for you!

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Emergency response degrees are offered at the following campuses:

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Occupational Outcome – N/A (SOC Code) www.onetonline.org
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Tuition and Fees – $25,087.50 (Books and supplies included)
Credit hours - 108

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