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The Program
Western Carolina
University offers the Bachelor of Science degree in Emergency Medical
Care (EMC) and is one of only fourteen institutions in the nation offering
this degree. As well as being the first EMC program in the nation, WCU's
EMC program is accredited by the Committee on Accreditation of Education
Programs for the EMS Professions (CoAEMSP). WCU's EMC program has a rich
history of quality instruction in emergency medicine. Graduates have pursued
careers as paramedics, educators, physicians, physician assistants, researchers,
and Emergency Medical Services administrators.
During completion
of their paramedic studies, students will concentrate in one of two areas:
Health Services Management or Science. The health service management concentration
includes courses in business and health care administration and is intended
for students pursuing an administrative role upon graduation. Students
planning to continue their studies following graduation will find the
science concentration a convenient means of completing prerequisite courses
for medical or graduate school.
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