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Master of Science (MS) in Public Safety

Emergency Management Specialization

School of Human Services

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Recent major disasters around the world have brought to light the importance of professionals with advanced leadership skills to oversee the organizations that respond to complex emergencies. This specialization is designed to deepen your knowledge of how to handle sensitive and unpredictable situations, navigate the many public safety agencies, and deal with varied human reactions. The emergency management specialization is designed for professionals in law enforcement, fire service, or other security fields who want to expertly manage critical incidents.

 

  • ENROLL NOW FOR CLASSES BEGINNING: Program starting soon!
  • COST PER 4-CREDIT COURSE: $1,580
  • (pricing is subject to periodic adjustment)
  • TOTAL QUARTER CREDITS: 48 credits
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Core courses:

  • HS5002 - Survey of Research in Human Development and Behavior - 4 credits
  • HS5006 - Survey of Research Methodology - 4 credits
  • HS834 - Ethnic and Cultural Awareness - 4 credits

Specialization courses:

  • HS5600 - Public Safety Organizational Leadership - 4 credits
  • HS5620 - Critical Incident Stress Management - 4 credits
  • HS5621 - Disaster Management - 4 credits
  • HS5622 - National Incident Management Systems - 4 credits
  • HS5623 - Critical Infrastructure Risk Assessment, Evaluation, and Analysis - 4 credits
  • HS5991 - Integrative Project for Public Safety Learners - 4 credits

Three elective courses:

  • Choose any graduate courses.

Review of this specialization is pending in FL and GA. Please contact an enrollment director for additional information regarding this program.

Register now for a course, or call 1-888-227-2736.

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