Catalog 2014-2015

Emergency Administration and Management

20730 - 60 Credits

This degree prepares students for careers in Emergency Management and Homeland Security. The degree is also for all professional or volunteer agency personnel interested in enhancing technical competencies and preparing themselves for advanced work in disaster relief and humanitarian operations. The curriculum is based on an all-hazards approach to emergency management and emphasizes effective operating procedures under all emergency conditions. Graduates of the program typically find employment as aid agency operators, emergency managers and planners, and homeland security specialists.