Overview

The curriculum covers a range of subjects, including:

leadership and project management;
threat assessment;
disaster vulnerability, research and planning, phases and behavior, and response and recovery;
terrorism;
hazard science and management; and
cyber disaster management.
Enter as a new freshman and work with faculty to customize the program according to your interests — by specializing in cybersecurity or firefighting, for example.
Begin as a junior, after earning an associate degree in a related field.

If you have earned credits through College Credit Plus (CCP), or if you have emergency response-related or military experience, we can discuss your entry options. Emergency Management and Homeland Security online degree is offered at The University of Akron.

There is a growing demand for professionals skilled in emergency management. EMHS personnel work for government agencies — such as emergency medical agencies, fire and police departments, FBI, CIA, etc. — and for hospitals and other health organizations, private businesses, and nonprofits such as the American Red Cross.

EMHS professionals work as risk management specialists, safety specialists, emergency managers, public health planners, emergency preparedness coordinators, protective service specialists, business continuity specialists and more.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Disaster, Hazards & Risk

Statistics for Everyday Life

Natural Science

Homeland Security Policy and Process

Natural Science Requirement
Diversity in American Society

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-01-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-12-20 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-05-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-03-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Akron, United States

Disciplines

Terrorism & Security View 42 other Bachelors in Terrorism & Security in United States

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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

Online Application
Transcripts
Official Proof of English Proficiency
Official SAT/ACT (Optional)

Tuition Fee

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International

17239 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 17239 USD per year during 48 months.
National

17239 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 17239 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

12799 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12799 USD per year during 48 months.

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Scholarships Information

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