Overview

The Emergency Management degree program at Kansas Wesleyan University will prepare you to join the growing ranks of people who are working to keep our communities and country safe. Graduates in Emergency Management can expect to develop a career in corporations or businesses, public schools and colleges, hospitals, nongovernmental response organizations such as the Red Cross and in local, state and federal government agencies.

Program Goals

Students who complete the Bachelor of Arts in Emergency Management should be able to:

Understand and apply administrative, management, grant research and writing; leadership skills; ethics; managing projects, people and change; inter- and intra-agency coordinating, collaborating and networking.

Demonstrate understanding of legal issues and concerns; Stafford Act and Patriot Act (as they relate to emergency management); legal environment and disaster laws.

Utilize technology such as GIS, GPS, MIS, Emergency Communication, Interoperability communications and computer skills.

Demonstrate understanding of national response framework, local emergency operation plans, and response agreements/memorandums of understanding.

Identify actions to reduce or eliminate risk to people and property from hazards and their effects including long-term solutions to reducing risk.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Emergency Management

Damage Assessment

Hazard Mitigation

Crisis Communication

Spiritual Care in Disaster Settings

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-01-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-11-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2024-08-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-07-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Blended, Online

Disciplines

Risk Management Emergency & Disaster Management View 108 other Bachelors in Emergency & Disaster Management in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

2.75

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

A completed application for admission along with the non-refundable application fee, if applicable.

Proof of English proficiency

Tuition Fee

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International

32750 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 32750 USD per year during 48 months.
National

32750 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 32750 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Salina

900 - 1400 USD /month

Living costs

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

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 Management.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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