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
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Credits
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Terrorism & Security View 45 other Bachelors in Terrorism & Security in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Online Application
- Transcripts
- Official Proof of English Proficiency
- Official SAT/ACT (Optional)
Tuition Fee
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International
15500 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 15500 USD per year during 48 months. -
National
15500 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 15500 USD per year during 48 months. -
In-State
12426 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 12426 USD per year during 48 months.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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