Emergency & Disaster Management
Always Ready
Jefferson's Master in Emergency & Disaster Management program prepares students to manage and develop the increasingly complex disaster management and preparedness requirements of the 21st century.
The Emergency & Disaster Management program is designed to educate medical, public safety and defense professionals working in the public and private sectors to plan for, respond to, and mitigate the effects of natural and manmade disasters, including terrorism war, tsunamis, earthquakes, hurricanes, floods, wildfires, volcanoes, hazardous materials and major power grid disruptions.
NEW COURSE - Pandemic Considerations
Learn how to prepare and respond to a pandemic or similar event from our new online Graduate Course. Offered with or without academic credits.
Poised to Lead in the Face of the Pandemic
Jefferson’s disaster medicine and management program covers COVID-19 in real-time.
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Online Master’s in Emergency Management is Best in the Northeast
Our MS in Emergency & Disaster Management program ranked #2 overall and Best in the Northeast in the Intelligent.com ranking.
I found a haven of academic excellence where the dedicated faculty went above and beyond to ensure my success. The program's emphasis on emergency and disaster management and leadership equipped me with a robust foundation that has served me well in my professional pursuits.