Overview

Emergency Management and Homeland Security Fundamentals

Students learn specific and applicable skills to properly manage the system of disasters through a four-phase approach. This profession continues to grow as disasters and major emergencies become more frequent and costly, and as response continues to become more complex.

In addition, federal and state legislation has increased the demand at all levels of government and in hospitals, businesses and industries for well-educated individuals skilled in emergency planning and preparedness. Emergency management is managing disasters for both public and private institutions, and the education to meet that need is here at The University of Akron.

UA offers a Bachelor of Science in Emergency Management and Homeland Security that is:

• The only degree of this type in Ohio

• The first accredited program in the country, and the third to be created in the country, and

• The only Emergency Management and Homeland Security Bachelor of Science degree program accredited by the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress.

Degrees and Preparation

A degree in emergency management opens the door to many career opportunities in such areas as:

• local, state and federal levels of government

• private sector companies, including insurance and consulting

• nonprofit disaster relief organizations

Career Outlook 

With the growing number of natural and man-made disasters, emergency management has become a vital part of government and business. In addition, federal and state laws have increased the demand for individuals who are well-trained in emergency planning and preparedness.