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 of 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
- Transfer up to 90 credits
- Prior learning credits awarded for professional and military training
Paramedic to BS in Emergency Managament Pathway
We offer a Paramedic to Emergency Management pathway for paramedics to pursue a career in the emgerency and disaster management field. Paramedics with an active paramedic license may be eligible for 20+ credits awarded towards the degree to save you time and money.