Lead in Crisis Situations. Earn you Bachelor’s in Emergency Management
If you’re looking to manage and lead during emergencies, the Emergency Management Program will teach you how to develop plans with all stakeholders to keep their jurisdiction, state, and nation from impacts of natural, technological, and man-made disasters and emergencies.
In this program you’ll benefit from a comprehensive curriculum including an Overview of Disasters and Complex Emergencies, Business Continuity & Crisis Management, Emergency Management for Homeland Security, and Mitigation and Preparedness. These courses and others ensure a cutting-edge look at best practices and techniques that directly impact emergency management outcomes.
With a contemporary, results-oriented focus, you’ll learn about legislation, policies, and standards including, the Homeland Security Presidential Directives, Robert T. Stafford Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, Post Katrina Emergency Management Reform Act, Quadrennial Homeland Security Review, and the National Frameworks.
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Faculty
Given that Florida is a disaster state, you will be guided by Faculty with years of experience in Emergency Management who bring you a level of keen insight from the local, state and federal levels. Together, they guide you as you learn to prepare for, mitigate, respond to, and recover from all hazards including, acts of terrorism.
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Flexibility
The Bachelor of Science in Emergency Management is designed for optimum flexibility for working professionals. Four of seven classes are held in a synchronous live online format (also recorded) allowing you to attend during its scheduled day and time from home or anywhere in the world, eliminating the need to travel and take time off from work.
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Career Opportunities
Year-after-year, the United States is ranked globally among the top 5 countries with the highest number of disasters. The need for educated and experienced Emergency Management professionals has never been greater. The Emergency Management degree and the FEMA Basic Academy courses will prepare students new to the field, and seasoned professionals with a way to move forward including being promoted to higher command levels within law enforcement, fire service and emergency medical services, including corrections, communications, and many others in government and those transitioning from military service.