Emergency & Disaster Management (MS)

Always Ready. For a pandemic. For a flood, earthquake or other natural disaster. For a terrorist attack or hazardous waste accident. As an emergency manager you need to be Always Ready for any disaster that comes your way.

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The MS in Emergency & Disaster Management is a top-ranked program encompassing all facets of disaster management.

The 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.

Program Highlights

Earn 36 credits, online or on campus
Take eight core courses and four electives
Participate in one week of on-campus real-world activities, normally on site in Philadelphia in the summer, as part of the Psychological Aspects of Disasters course and the Principles of Disaster Exercises and Drills class
Online MS in Emergency & Disaster Management was ranked #2 overall and best in the Northeast by Intelligent.com
Scholarships may be available

Additional program options:

Dual degree in Emergency & Disaster Management and Public Health
Graduate certificate in Emergency & Disaster Management
Graduate certificate in Business and Crisis Continuity

With the support and excellent guidance from the faculty, I was able to pursue learning opportunities that helped me enhance my resume with new skills and unique experiences. The program laid a great foundation about the field of emergency and disaster management, challenged me to think outside the box and helped me develop skills that are transferrable to any sector and industry.

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Thomas Jefferson University
Graduate Admissions
4201 Henry Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19144-5497

Emergency & Disaster Management Website