Overview

What You'll Learn

Theory and hands-on practice are brought together through the program’s interdisciplinary curriculum. Taught by faculty with a wide range of expertise and experience, many of whom are nationally recognized for their research, the curriculum applies the evolving knowledge and standards of public safety and security management and stays current with developments in the field. Core courses include Introduction to Emergency and Disaster Management, Risk Assessment and Vulnerability Analysis, and Political and Policy Basis of Emergency and Disaster Management. All students complete a capstone project, a unique opportunity to gain work experience with an emergency management organization or community group while earning academic credit.

Where You'll Go

Emergency and Disaster Management program graduates from Western Carolina University find employment with the Department of Homeland Security, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the Department of Health and Human Services, and state, county and local governments as well as not-for-profit and commercial hazard mitigation organizations. A number of graduates choose to pursue advanced education in the areas of homeland security and emergency management.

Programme Structure

The Emergency and Disaster Management program curriculum include:

Emergency and Disaster Management
Social Dimensions of a Disaster
Emergency Planning
Risk Assessment and Vulnerability Analysis
Disaster Response Operations and Management
Principles of Hazard Mitigation
Political and Policy Basis of Emergency and Disaster Management
Homeland Security
Methods of Disaster Research

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-01-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-10-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2024-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-02-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

Any fall applications submitted or completed after February 2 will be considered on space available basis.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

Online

Disciplines

Management Studies Emergency & Disaster Management View 43 other Bachelors in Emergency & Disaster Management in United States

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Your application to WCU begins with a strong academic record. We particularly look for:

Competitive Coursework
Competitive Grades and Class Rank (if Applicable)
Competitive Sat I or Act Scores
Background Checks
Academic Program Requirements

Computer Requirement

Required Actions and Records

Application
Application Fee
High School Transcript
Standardized Test Scores
College Transcripts
Credit Examinations

Tuition Fee

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International

11236 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5618 USD per semester during 48 months.
National

11236 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5618 USD per semester during 48 months.
In-State

7236 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 3618 USD per semester during 48 months.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Emergency and Disaster Management.

Available Scholarships

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