Emergency Management Degree Online

What is Emergency Management?

Emergency Management is the study of how to best respond to both natural and human-caused emergencies. This major is sometimes called Crisis Management or Disaster Management and it is sometimes included with studies in Homeland Security, Fire Safety, and/or Public Safety.

Is Emergency Management a Good Major / Degree for Me?

Do you perform well under pressure? Are you interested in developing your leadership skills? Are you a strong communicator? Do you enjoy working with people? Do you like to help people? Are you a problem solver? If so, Emergency Management might be the major for you!

High School Classes Needed for an Emergency Management Degree in College:

• 4 English Credits
• 3 Math Credits
• 3 Science Credits
• 3 Social Studies Credits
• 2 Foreign Language Credits
• If your high school offers the following courses, take advantage!
  • AP English Language
  • AP Psychology
  • AP Environmental Science
• If your high school offers the following co-curricular opportunities, take advantage!
  • Team Sports / Athletics
  • Student Government
  • Debate Team

Common Emergency Management Courses in College:

• Concepts of Emergency Management
• Continuity of Operations Planning and Implementation
• Emergency Response Preparedness and Planning
• Exercise and Evaluation Programs
• Meteorology
• Planning and Response for Catastrophic Disasters
• Politics of Emergency Management
• Psychology of Disaster
• Social Dimensions of Disaster

Some programs require an internship.

Similar Degree Programs You Might Want to Explore:

• Criminal Justice: the study of how society responds to criminal behavior
• Emergency Medical Technology: a course of study that prepares students to serve as emergency medical personnel (EMTs and EMS)
• Fire Protection and Safety Technology: the study of how to prevent fires and accidents and how to handle hazardous materials
• Fire Services Administration: a course of study that prepares students to manage fire departments
• Homeland Security: the study of how to protect the United States from domestic and international threats
• Law Enforcement Administration: a course of study, with a focus on management, that prepares students for careers in law enforcement

Emergency Management Careers:

An Emergency Management Degree prepares students for leadership positions in emergency management in both government and private organizations. Some graduates earn positions within FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency), and some work as City Emergency Managers. Others work for private companies. Still others work as independent consultants.