Online Emergency Disaster Management Degree :: Accredited Universities

Now is the time to enroll in a Christian-focused, accredited, online Disaster and Emergency Management bachelor degree program. With the onset of irregular weather patterns, super storms and other natural disasters, Disaster and Emergency Management is one of the top 10 professional fields experiencing job growth.

Many faith-based organizations, including churches, respond to such crises. During a disaster or emergency, people often turn to faith to help them cope. Crown’s Christ-centered online degree in Disaster and Emergency Management not only addresses management principles, public policies and best practices, but our Disaster and Emergency Management BS also addresses the faith aspects that go hand-in-hand with this critically important work. Tuition is priced competitively, lower than at similar accredited institutions. In fact, 98% of Crown’s enrollees received student loans, scholarships or financial aid.

aw enforcement, military personnel and city planning professionals will find a major or minor in the Christian-focused online Disaster and Emergency Management degree a significant career enhancement. When paired with Crown’s accredited, online Christ-centered degree in Criminal Justice, the BS in Disaster and Emergency Management further prepares Christian graduate students for professional advancement. Coursework includes emergency preparedness and crisis communications, recovery operations, and how Christ-centered emergency relief evolves into community development work.

Other Fees

Application Fees $20.00

Technology Fee $100 per semester

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Each year, people across the world are confronted by disasters. As can be witnessed by world events, the ability of a nation, state or community to plan for and respond to emergencies and disasters is essential in mitigating the potentially catastrophic consequences of natural and man-made disasters. The Master of Science in Emergency & Disaster Management (MSEDM) is designed for both military and civilian students with experience responding to national and global humanitarian crises, terrorist-based events and natural disasters. This program provides graduates with the skills to succeed in emergency and disaster professions in the military, federal, state and local government, and industry.

Concentrations
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Homeland Security
Logistics
No Concentration

Entry Requirements

- Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university.

- A cumulative minimum GPA of 2.5

- International students must provide proof of English proficiency with one of the following test results:

TOEFL IBT - 71
TOEFL CBT - 197
TOEFL PBT - 525 & TWE 4
IELTS - 6
EIKEN - Grade Pre-1

- Master’s degree students are required to provide official transcripts from the institution granting the undergraduate degree.

- No academic entrance exams such as GRE, MAT or GMAT are required for admission

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The nature of disasters and large-scale catastrophic events requires professionals with a background and education in dealing with natural and man-made hazards. This degree prepares students for careers in emergency management and public safety careers. From the smallest incident to the largest catastrophe, our emergency and disaster management stresses the fact that “all disasters are local,” which is a foundational emergency management concept. In addition, we introduce our students to the all-hazards approach, emergency and disaster management phases, risk assessment, prevention and management, counter-terrorism, consequence management, mitigation, and recovery.

Emergency and disaster management faculty has credentials in antiterrorism, forensics, explosives ordnance disposal, pre-disaster mitigation, planning, response to natural disasters, rapid deployment, fire services at local, tribal, and state levels, as well as at the national level. Many faculty members are board-certified emergency managers (CEM) through the International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM). In addition, many adjunct faculty serve in key positions at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, State Department, Federal Bureau of Investigation, National Fire Academy, Transportation Security Administration, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Our Emergency and Disaster Management program is recognized through the Foundation of Higher Education in Emergency Management and Homeland Security. We are the first 100% on-line institution to receive this important distinction.

Entry Requirements

The bachelor’s degree program is open to students who possess a high school diploma or its equivalent.

All students who enroll in the bachelor's degree program must enroll in COLL100 - Foundations of Online Learning as their first course.

International Students
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Applicants self-certify on their admissions application that they have received the equivalent of a U.S. high school diploma.

Depending on the country of citizenship applicants may be required to provide documentation of English proficiency to complete their admission file. Please check at "http://www.apu.apus.edu/admissions/general-information/international-students/english-proficiency.htm".

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This Coursework course builds on the growth in emergency response by employing unique delivery and interactive software developed for the program. It enables eligible emergency responders to pursue their need for lifelong learning and the acquisition of advanced skills to meet the requirements for employment in an advanced emergency response role and will qualify extended scope responders to meet the demand of the industry and healthcare system.

Disaster and emergency response is a cornerstone of emergency practice on an international basis. While many courses focus upon disaster and emergency management this course focuses on 'response', and providing the emergency services practitioner with a broad understanding of dealing directly with issues associated with coping and coordinating the scene of a major incident or disaster, and providing support to those involved.

Entry Requirements

A relevant Bachelor degree or equivalent prior learning including at least? five years appropriate professional experience.

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

Incidental unit costs

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For those individuals who are looking to pursue a leadership role in emergency management, Grand Canyon University's MSL degree with an emphasis in Disaster Preparedness and Executive Fire Leadership offers the solution. Those who work for a police department, fire department, emergency services, or in a cyber-security role within an organization may benefit from this program. With an emphasis in disaster preparedness and executive fire leadership, this program prepares graduates with the skills to develop professionally and gain self-confidence in their own leadership styles. It also offers an opportunity for graduates of the National Fire Academy's Executive Fire Officer Program (NFA-EEOP) to complete a graduate degree.

Students enrolled in the disaster preparedness and executive fire leadership degree may learn to integrate a conceptual foundation for an executive leadership role that emphasizes the immediate application of ethical and practical leadership skills. The planning and management skills for crisis situations are explored as well as the issues involved in large-scale emergencies. Modern terrorism and terrorist behavior are also examined, including cyberterrorism. In addition, coursework addresses environmental issues directly related to leadership skills development in the area of emergency public safety and disaster preparedness.

Entry Requirements

Applicants to university graduate programs may be accepted for admission by meeting one of the criteria specified below:

Degree Bearing Transcripts
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An undergraduate degree from an accredited, GCU-approved college, university or program with a GPA of 2.8 or better on the degree-bearing transcript

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A graduate degree from an accredited, GCU-approved college, university or program

Test Scores
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If students cannot meet the GPA requirement, they may still be eligible for admission by meeting certain graduate test scores:

Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT): 500
Graduate Record Examination (GRE): 1,000 combined verbal/quantitative, prior to August 2011; 300 combined verbal/quantitative, after August 2011

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