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Emergency Management Degrees
by Emergency Management Staff on January 01, 2009
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Emergency management degree programs are becoming more available in universities and schools across the United States. You can now find accredited programs for homeland security degrees and emergency management certificate programs as well, including undergraduate and graduate degree options.

With the educational training you can build toward a career as an emergency program manager or director, emergency preparedness instructor, emergency operations center chief, director of security, risk management expert, hospital coordinator, or technical training supervisor.

California University of Pennsylvania

California University of Pennsylvania, Middle States Accredited, 158 years young, part of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, is proud to offer undergraduate and graduate programs in Legal Studies. The MS in Legal Studies includes tracks in Law and Public Policy, Homeland Security and Criminal Justice. Programs are ONLINE and delivered in a flexible and quality environment for busy adults seeking professional advancement. Veterans approved! Cal U also offers an ONLINE Certificate in Homeland Security through the Institute of Law and Public Policy. Visit our website at www.calu.edu for additional information.

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Degree Programs:

  • BS in Legal Studies
  • MS in Legal Studies: Homeland Security
  • MS in Legal Studies: Law and Public Policy
  • MS in Legal Studies: Criminal Justice
American Military University (AMU)

American Military University serves civilian and military students 100% online with emergency and disaster management degrees and NIMS-related courses. Whether responding to hurricanes, terrorist attacks, or hazmat spills, officials need to know how to establish command & control, coordinate communications, evacuate people, and perform clean-up. AMU offers both degree programs and professional development options in emergency management.

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Emergency Management Degree Programs:

  • B.A. Emergency & Disaster Management
  • B.S. in Fire Science Management
  • M.A. Emergency & Disaster Management
  • M.A. in Public Administration
  • M.A in Homeland Security
George Washington University

The goal of The Institute for Crisis, Disaster, and Risk Management is to improve the disaster, emergency, and crisis management plans, actions and decisions of government, corporate, and not-for-profit organizations by transforming theory into practice. The Institute's objectives are to create and teach courses in crisis, disaster, and risk management; conduct research, and create knowledge through its research activities; and disseminate knowledge through education al programs, professional forums, and workshops. The Institute faculty and staff work to facilitate exchanges of crisis management information, knowledge, and best practices among all sectors. The Institute is engaged in both domestic and international endeavors.

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Emergency Management Degree Programs:

  • M.S. with a concentration in Crisis, Emergency, and Risk Management
  • Ph.D. with a concentration in Crisis, Emergency, and Risk Management
  • Graduate Certificate in Homeland Security Emergency Preparedness and Response
  • Graduate Certificate in Emergency Management and Public Health
Lewis University Online

Take your next step toward advancement in emergency management, disaster response and public safety with the Lewis University MS in Public Safety Administration. The curriculum and coursework offer you tools and skill sets that you can use right away.

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Emergency Management Degree Programs:

  • Master of Science in Public Safety Administration
North Dakota State University

The emergency management major provides a diversity of courses designed to give students the theoretical and practical knowledge necessary to help save lives and property from the potentially devastating impact of large-scale disasters. Emergency management is both a profession and a field of study addressing the four stages of disaster management: preparedness, mitigation, response and recovery. The field covers natural and technological disasters, as well as issues of homeland security. The mission of the major is to create a cadre of graduates with extensive theoretical and applied knowledge in emergency management and disaster research.

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Emergency Management Degree Programs:

  • B.S. Emergency Management
  • M.S. Emergency Management
University of Colorado at Denver

The graduate concentration in Emergency Management and Homeland Security (EMHS) provides advanced education in the management of emergencies, hazards, disasters, and homeland security. The EMHS program is designed to meet the needs of students who wish to work or currently work in the field of emergency management and homeland security.

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Emergency Management Degree Programs:

  • Master of Public Administration with graduate concentration in Emergency Management and Homeland Security
  • Emergency Management and Homeland Security Certificate
  • Homeland Defense Certificate
University of Chicago

The Master of Science in Threat and Response Management is designed to prepare public health professionals, law enforcement officials, fire and emergency personnel, medical and nursing professionals, and policy makers to respond to and recover from complex incidents regardless of their size or cause. These incidents can range from terrorist attacks; biological, chemical, radiological and nuclear threats; natural disasters; and disease outbreaks. Upon completion of the core requirements, students choose one of two concentrations—Scientific/Threat or Administrative/Response Preparedness—to further focus their studies.

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Emergency Management Degree Programs:

  • M.S. Threat and Response Management
University of Maryland University College (UMUC)

Homeland security concerns have created an urgent need for emergency management professionals in both government and private sectors. University of Maryland University College (UMUC) can prepare you for leadership in this rewarding career field. UMUC offers convenient online and on-site classes where coursework will prepare you for professional certification in emergency management. Scholarships, loans and an interest-free monthly payment plan available.

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Emergency Management Degree Programs:

  • B.S. Emergency Management
  • B.S. Fire Science
  • B.S. Homeland Security
  • MBA/M.S. in Technology Management with Homeland Security Specialization
University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV)

Earn an Executive Master of Science Degree in Crisis and Emergency Management. Whether you’re a current or future crisis and emergency manager, earning an Executive Master of Science Degree in Crisis and Emergency Management (ECEM) from UNLV will better position you for more responsible assignments in your career.

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Emergency Management Degree Programs:

  • M.S. Crisis and Emergency Managament

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This is a fabulous resource for finding programs in emergency management http://www.gradschools.com/search-programs/emergency-management
From Kara August 23
Jacksonville State University offers an excellent online Masters Degree in Emergency Management at www.jsu.edu
From Greg June 02
For a far more comprehensive list, visit FEMA's Higher Education Project website at http://www.training.fema.gov/emiweb/edu/. They have a fairly complete list of all the programs available in the United States, as well as some international ones.
From Sarah May 18
Anna Maria College just started offering their master of emergency management online http://www.annamariacollegeonline.com/masters-degree-emergency-management.asp
From Eduardo Perez May 06
Cappella University offers a Bachelor's and Master's program under Public Safety and Leadership - EM and it's all online.
From Teresa May 06
Oklahoma State University offers an Associates Degree in Emergency Management with a Bachelors in Emergency Responder Administration that builds on the associates in EM. All of the EM classes transfer to the Bachelors and you can do the Bachelors completely online.
From Matthew Williams March 25
Eastern Michigan University also offers a Public Safety Administration major with a Emergency Management minor. http://catalog.emich.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=3&poid=3143&returnto=265
From Robb February 23
Undergraduate and Graduate degrees can be earned at Massachusetts Maritime Academy www.maritime.edu
From First Responder February 20
University of North Texas in Denton offers a bachelor's degree in Emergency Management
From J Miers February 18
Upper Iowa University also offers a BS in Emergency and Disaster Management and a MS in Public Administration with an emphasis in Homeland Security. http://www.uiu.edu/
From Mike January 27
Delaware Tech offers Homeland Defense and Emergency Management, as well. http://www.dtcc.edu
From Becky January 26
North Dakota State University also has a Ph.D in Emergency Management
From Dustin December 07
I would like to add a school to this list; Massachusetts Maritime Academy. They offer an undergrad and graduate degree in EM
From Abby December 02
You might consider adding to this list, University of Maryland Baltimore County. http://ehs.umbc.edu/
From DP November 20

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