At MacEwan University in Edmonton, Canada, Emergency Communications and Response Certificate is offered as a certificate in Communication Studies programme. The programme runs for 8 months. Tuition for international students is CAD 8,469 per semester.
At a glance
Degree:Certificate
Field:Communication Studies
Duration: 8 months
International tuition: CAD 8,469 / semester
We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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The Emergency Communications and Response Certificate develops the knowledge and skills required of 911 call evaluators and dispatchers working across police, fire, and emergency medical services. Coursework covers call assessment, crisis communication, dispatch protocols, and coordination with first responders in high-pressure emergency telecommunications environments. The program is a full-time, eight-month certificate delivered over two 15-credit terms for a total of 30 credits, with a single Fall intake each year. In the second term, students complete a weekly field placement in an emergency communications centre, applying classroom learning in an operational dispatch setting. Graduates are prepared for roles as emergency call evaluators and dispatchers with police services, fire departments, and emergency medical response agencies. Applicants must hold a clear Police Information Check, or equivalent from another policing agency, issued within three months of the program start date.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:65.00 / %
Admission Requirements: Regular admission requires a minimum overall average of 65 percent, with no course grade lower than 50 percent, in ELA 30-1 or ELA 30-2 plus three additional subjects from the approved subject groups. Applicants with 9 to 17 post-secondary credits must present a minimum Admission Grade Point Average (AGPA) of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale. Mature applicants, 20 years of age or older and out of full-time high school for at least one year, may qualify under the same course and average requirements. All applicants must meet an acceptable level of English language proficiency, demonstrated through official transcripts or standardized language evaluation results. A clear Police Information Check, or equivalent from another policing agency, issued within three months of the program start date, is also required.
