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BS in Emergency Management

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At a Glance

  • College

    College of Health Professions, Institute of Emerging Health Professions, Online Programs

  • Degree

    Bachelor of Science

  • Format

    Online

  • Credits

    120

  • Enrollment Options

    Full Time, Part Time

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Emergency management offers a rewarding, challenging, and ever-evolving career field that serves our communities in times of need. The demand for emergency management leaders is on the rise. As the complexity and frequency emergencies increase the value of preparedness and resilience is recognized in multiple career paths. The Bachelor of Science in Emergency Management equips students with the essential knowledge and practical skills required to effectively manage emergencies. 

The BS in Emergency Management is a fully online program with accelerated courses offered in 8-week terms with generous transfer credits for prior learning. The program is designed to accommodate working professionals and provide a top-ranked education with the flexibility to navigate competing priorities.

The curriculum integrates theoretical foundations with practical applications, focusing on key elements of emergency management. Graduates will be equipped to work in various settings, including government agencies, healthcare, non-profit organizations, and private industry.

Program Highlights

  • Fully online
  • Accelerated curriculum
  • Mostly asynchronous courses
  • Earn FEMA certifications through coursework in the program
  • Transfer up to 90 credits
  • Prior learning credits awarded for professional and military training

Curriculum

The BS in Emergency Management consists of a total of 120 credits. 

Explore your options Related Programs

BS in Emergency Management
Business & Organizational Continuity Certificate
Emergency & Disaster Management Certificate
Emergency & Disaster Management/Master of Public Health
MS in Emergency & Disaster Management
Executive MS in Crisis & Emergency Management

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PROGRAM CONTACT

Name: David Nitsch, PhD(abd), MPH
Position: Program Director
Organization: Jefferson - East Falls Campus
Email: David.Nitsch@jefferson.edu
Contact Number(s):
  • 215-951-2558

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Email: enroll@jefferson.edu
Contact Number(s):
  • 215-951-2800
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