The Bachelor of Science in Emergency Management degree provides students with state-of-the-art knowledge and skills through an all-hazards curriculum emphasizing emergency management principles that apply across disciplines, industries, and types of emergencies. The degree focuses on the knowledge and skills for public safety personnel to mitigate, prepare, respond to, and recover effectively from the effects of disasters in their community.
The design of the program spans multiple disciplines including Fire, EMS, criminal justice, and public administration. In addition, the program will expose students to scenario-based learning that enhance core competencies to adapt to the ever-changing world of emergency management. Preparing the individual for leadership positions within the public safety sector, the program also includes leadership and management skill development. This program is available to augment associates degrees or concentrations in any of the Fire, EMS, or Criminal justice programs into a bachelor’s degree.
What does an emergency manager do?
Emergency managers plan, prepare, and respond to natural disasters and other emergencies. They often lead and coordinate efforts of local and state government agencies during each phase of planning, preparing and responding to the emergency.
What is the job outlook?
The US Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates a 4% increase in positions in the next 10 years (Emergency Management Directors : Occupational Outlook Handbook: : U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (bls.gov)).
Emergency managers plan, prepare and respond to natural disasters and other emergencies. They often lead and coordinate efforts of local and state government agencies during each phase of planning, preparing, and responding to an emergency.
in positions in the next 10 years*
