Master of Science in Emergency Management

The market for emergency management personnel is on the brink of exponential expansion. One reason why: The field is emerging as an independent profession that offers the promise of increased identity, prestige, and monetary benefits for those holding degrees in the discipline. The Master of Science in Emergency Management prepares you to plan, respond, and lead in times of crisis. Whether facing natural disasters, public health emergencies, or complex security threats, you’ll gain the skills to protect communities and make critical decisions under pressure. Learn from experienced professional in local, state, and federal emergency management, who have experience coordinating and collaborating with public, non-profit, and corporate partners to effectively plan for, mitigate, respond to, and recover from emergencies and disasters. Students will learn: The scale and scope of emergency and disaster management as a growing professional field. Strategies for community resilience when facing emergencies and disasters. Human behavior during disasters and its effects on communities and social systems. Critical intersections of national and social systems for hazard mitigation. Policies and practices that shape planning, response, and recovery. How to create an effective organization and disaster management structure for multiple types of incidents.