Overview

The SOM homeland security and emergency management program prepares students for a service-driven career where they operate under different rules and make crucial decisions. Our students receive training for meaningful jobs with good wages and significant growth opportunities. Whatever the scenario, their impact will be unmistakable.

Key Features

Security and Emergency Management students at University of Alaska Fairbanks can specialize in fire administration, emergency management, homeland security, public safety administration, cybersecurity and information technology management, as well as emergency medical and public health management.

Each specialty offers unique opportunities for applied learning and career enhancement. Students benefit from a unique combination of in-person and online or strictly online classes designed to be flexible enough for a working student's schedule.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Training and Management Development
Fiscal Management of Emergency Management Operations
Principles of Emergency Management and Homeland Security
Emergency Planning and Preparedness
Disaster Response Operations and Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Fairbanks, United States

Disciplines

Emergency & Disaster Management Terrorism & Security View 126 other Bachelors in Emergency & Disaster Management in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Option 1:

Have a high school diploma

Pass the 16-credit high school core curriculum with at least a 2.5 and

Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0

Submit ACT or SAT test scores

Option 2:

Have a high school diploma, and

Pass the 16-credit high school core curriculum with at least a 2.5 and

Have a cumulative GPA of 2.5, and

Submit ACT test scores of at least 18 or SAT test scores of 970

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

29190 USD / year

≈ 29190 USD / year
Out-of-State

29190 USD / year

≈ 29190 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

11190 USD / year

≈ 11190 USD / year

Living costs

Fairbanks

United States

1450 - 2000 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Key Features

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Fairbanks

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