Emergency management which is also termed as the disaster management covers the precaution, prevention and protection process in case of an emergency. Its main objective is the management and allocation of resources and responsibilities for dealing with all the humanitarian aspects of emergencies. This course covers the 4 phases of emergency management that are: mitigation, preparedness/attentiveness, response, and lasting recovery.
An Accredited College/University creates a pathway for the students to enroll in emergency management programs offered by the Colleges/University which are funded by the federal government or the state government.
The Organizations that accredited a college for emergency management programs are listed below:
The emergency management is a subject that is concerned with the emergency and disaster management. The subjects that are taught in this course are public safety, fire science, disaster relief, homeland security, child protection.
An Associate’s degree in emergency management prepares students for entry-level employment in the field, and can also act as a stepping stone on the path to a baccalaureate or master's degree. It requires 60-80 credits and takes 2 years to be completed.
A Bachelor’s degree in emergency management prepares the students for various careers in areas of firefighting, law enforcement, or safety and security by developing skill sets around preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery. It requires 120-130 credits and takes 4 years to be completed.
A Master’s degree in emergency management prepares students for top-level positions in this field. It requires 30-50 credits and takes 2 years to be completed.
A Doctorate’s degree in emergency management provides a deeper knowledge of the subjects of emergency management. It requires 60-70 credits and takes 3-5 years to be completed.
The minimum GPA requirements to apply for admission in emergency management programs fall in the range of 2.0-3.0.
The emergency management course provides in-depth knowledge about emergency and disaster management. It prepares for all the aspects related to this field and equips the students with the skills to manage and handle disasters and emergencies.
Institution Type: Public
Emergency Management Accreditations: IFSAC
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $4,989
Average Student Loans Awarded: $5,476
Total Programs in Emergency Management (4)
1
Bachelors Program
3
Associate Programs
Joliet, Illinois
Institution Type: Public
Emergency Management Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $3,186
Average Student Loans Awarded: $3,186
Total Programs in Emergency Management (1)
1
Associate Program
Niceville, Florida
Institution Type: Public
Emergency Management Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $2,655
Average Student Loans Awarded: $2,655
Total Programs in Emergency Management (3)
2
Certificate Programs
1
Associate Program
Indianapolis, Indiana
Institution Type: Public
Emergency Management Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $5,173
Average Student Loans Awarded: $7,742
Total Programs in Emergency Management (2)
1
Masters Program
1
Bachelors Program
Glendale, Arizona
Institution Type: Public
Emergency Management Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $3,074
Average Student Loans Awarded: $3,074
Total Programs in Emergency Management (6)
4
Certificate Programs
2
Associate Programs
Institution Type: Public
Emergency Management Accreditation: Request Info
Average Student Loans Awarded: $4,700
Total Programs in Emergency Management (5)
1
Associate Program
4
Certificate Programs
Lincoln, Nebraska
Institution Type: Public
Emergency Management Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $4,515
Average Student Loans Awarded: $4,629
Total Programs in Emergency Management (4)
4
Certificate Programs
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Institution Type: Public
Emergency Management Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $5,566
Average Student Loans Awarded: $5,763
Total Programs in Emergency Management (2)
2
Associate Programs
