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Emergency & Disaster Management Master of Science

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  • College

    College of Health Professions, Online Programs

  • Degree

    Master of Science

  • Campus

    East Falls

  • Format

    Online

  • Credits

    36

  • Duration

    1 - 3 Years

  • Starting Term

    Fall, Spring

  • Enrollment Options

    Full Time, Part Time

Join Us for Free Webinar

Rebuilding Stronger: Innovations in Disaster Recovery for Emergency Management Professionals

More details in the flyer (pdf)

Foundations of Effective Disaster Recovery: May 13, 2025, 12PM

Environmental Recovery and Sustainability: June 17, 2025, 12PM Session 2 Registration

Long-Term Recovery Planning: July 22, 2025, 12PM Session 3 Registration

The MS in 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 pandemics, terrorism, war, tsunamis, earthquakes, hurricanes, floods, wildfires, volcanoes, hazardous materials and major power grid disruptions.

The MS program has many distinguishing elements. Students practice hands-on skills on real projects during an intensive on-campus week, partnerships and affiliations, build their networks professional organizations, and are eligible for a sought-after scholarship. The programs are offered in both virtual and in person formats.

Curriculum

The Emergency and Disaster Management programs offers several learning opportunities

Masters of Science in Emergency and Disaster Management (36 credits)

Three concentrations of study:

  •  Homeland Security
  • Healthcare Emergency Management
  • Business Continuity

Graduate Certificates: (12 credits)

  •  Emergency and Disaster Management
  • Business Continuity
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On-Campus Week: Real World Exposure

During the six and a half day in-person week, students get to practice their hands-on skills and hear from disaster medicine experts. Past year experiences have included:

  • Hazard vulnerability assessments of Wells Fargo Center, home to the Philadelphia Flyers and Sixers, The Philadelphia Art Museum and Lehigh Valley International Airport
  • Full scale exercises at Einstein Medical Center, Einstein at Elkins
  • A dramatic full scale exercise held here at the University
  • A collapsed parking garage simulation exercise at a quarry

Take a look at some photos from Summer On-Campus Week, where students worked with a variety of agencies similar to those you would have in any community — airports, stadiums, corporations, hotels and universities.

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
  • Jefferson's MS in Emergency and Disaster Management Program
Email: enroll@jefferson.edu
Contact Number(s):
  • 215-951-2800
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