Author: Teixeira, Alberto

Double Major
Bachelor of Applied Science
Advanced Paramedic
Practitioner (APP) &
Emergency Service
Administration (ESA)

PPSC students can now earn a double Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) degree
in Advanced Paramedic Practitioner (APP) & Emergency Service Administration
(ESA). Diversify your credentials and portfolio and enroll today.

Why Double Major?
Overlapping classes means you won't have to take them twice, saving time and money
Double majoring creates momentum for a persistent, deliberate career with a wider variety of opportunities down multiple relational paths.
Expands opportunities to build your career and serve your community
Interdisciplinary approach to education positions you to control your career trajectory
Increase your opportunities for job placement, meeting field needs
Why Get Your BAS at PPSC?
HLC accredited program experts
Advisory committee ESA & APP experts
Faculty classroom and subject matter experts
Relevant, quality curriculum
Save on average 59% on tuition and fees compared to nearby universities
Focused military connection and service
Flexible online classes
ESA Enrollment Eligibility Requirements
pikespeak.edu/ESA

Diversity in the BAS APP - ESA
Inclusion and equity result in diversity. All are invited.
We serve and build resilience in local, state, and federal governments, military, public sectors, private sectors, nonprofits, and as volunteers. Diversity in the field promotes trust within communities. Join us today.

BAS APP Program Eligibility
Prior to entering the BAS APP program, students must complete an Associate of Applied Science degree with a minimum of 60 credits in Emergency Medical Services, Paramedic.

BAS ESA Program Eligibility
Prior to entering the BAS APP program, students must have completed an associate degree with a minimum of 60 credits in a field-related degree of a different associate degree combined with showing evidence of a minimum of 4,000 hours of field-related experience.

Talk to a program advisor today:
BAS APP: Kimberly Whitten-Chung
kimberly.whitten@pikespeak.edu
719-502-3327 office
BAS ESA: Teresa Ward teresa.ward@pikespeak.edu
719-216-5411 mobile

Division of Business, Public Service & Social Sciences - (719) 502-3300

Double Degree in Bachelor’s of Applied Science (BAS)
Emergency Service Administration (ESA) & Advanced Paramedic Practitioner (APP)

ESA 3000 Leadership for Emergency Executives (3)
ESA 3005 Crisis Communication & Public Relations (3)
ESA 3015 Elements of Emergency Service Administration (3)
ESA 3025 Public Policy & Practical Applications in Emergency Services (3)
ESA 4005 Public Health in Complex Emergencies (4)
ESA 4020 Research & Design for Emergency Administration (3)
MAT 1260 Introduction to Statistics (3)
BAS ESA – APP Dual Credits 22

BAS ESA	BAS APP
ESA 3010 Emergency Public Information & Media Training (3)	EMS 3010 Clinical Assessment in the Behavior Setting (3)
ESA 3020 Designing Safer Communities: Pre-incident Planning & Risk Analysis (4)	EMS 3011 Motivational Interviewing and De-escalation / Techniques (3)
ESA 3030 Budget & Planning Fundamentals for Emergency / Administrators (3)	EMS 3012 Trauma-Informed Care & Assessment (3)
ESA 4000 Personnel Management in Emergency Service / Agencies (3)	EMS 3030 Community Advocacy & Outreach (3)
ESA 4010 Terrorism Threat & Risk Analysis (3)	EMS 3031 Community Assessment (3)
ESA 4015 Tactical Planning, Response & Recovery (4)	EMS 4025 Fundamentals of Advanced Paramedic Practice (4)
ESA 4089 Emergency Service Capstone (6)	EMS 4030 Care & Prevention Development Strategies (3)
BUS 2017 Business Communications & Report Writing (3)	EMS 4033 Advanced Paramedic Medical Care (4)
ENV 1010 Natural Disasters (3)	EMS 4035 Advanced Paramedic Trauma Care (3)
POS 1025 American State & Local Government (3)	EMS 4089 Capstone (5)
SOC 2018 Sociology of Diversity (3)	BIO 2116 Human Pathophysiology (4)
	SOC 2031 The Sociology of Deviant Behavior (3)
BAS ESA Remaining Credits: 38	BAS APP Remaining Credits: 40
Total BAS ESA Credits: 60	Total BAS APP Credits: 62
Required Associate Degree: 60	Required AAS EMS Paramedic Degree: 61
Total BAS ESA Credits: 120	Total BAS APP Credits: 123

Employment Disclosure Statement
Students enrolling in PPSC’s BAS APP, ESA, or double majoring acknowledge that completion of this degree will not guarantee employment. Many associated agencies impose requirements other than education for employment. These requirements may be related to age, physical condition, height, weight, vision, successful completion and passing of a background check, screening for psychological and personality traits, pre-employment polygraph tests, and more, each of which could impact employment. Students assume all responsibility for meeting employment requirements.

Division of Business, Public Service & Social Sciences - (719) 502-3300

Division of Business, Public Service & Social Sciences - (719) 502-3300