Capella Univeristy offers a master's degree program in emergency management online. Students in this specialization program through the school of public service leadership learn the dynamics of all phases of natural and man-made disasters. This includes handling human reactions, risk assessment, critical incident stress management and managing critical events through the National Incident Management System. Students learn how to coordinate agencies that usually work together in complex, crisis situations and also study research methodology in public safety. They can concentrate on areas such as fire service administration, homeland security and public health. Founded in 1991, Capella University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Capella University
Capella Tower
225 S. Sixth St., Ninth Floor
Minneapolis, MN 55402
888-227-2736
capella.edu
North Dakota State University in Fargo, North Dakota, also offers a master's degree program in emergency management. Students in this program complete courses on community disaster preparedness, hazard mitigation theory and practice, holistic disaster recovery and disaster response operations and leadership. In addition, the 45-credit emergency management program covers topics such as the sociology of death and organizational communication. Students must also complete an emergency management practicum and thesis. Founded in 1890, North Dakota State University is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, according to 4icu.org, which provides information on universities and colleges.
North Dakota State University
Sociology, Anthropology and Emergency Management
107 Music Education
NDSU, Dept. 2350
Fargo, ND 58108
701-231-8657
ndsu.edu
Students at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, Florida, can complete a master's degree program in crisis and emergency management. The master's of business administration degree specializing in emergency management prepares individuals who want to help minimize the risks of emergencies and ensure quick recovery from a crisis. Students receive training from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the National Hurricane Center and other experts to deal with fires, terrorist threats, strikes or product recalls. This program was the first of its kind in the United States, according to the university. The program is accredited by the American Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business. Florida Atlantic University was founded in 1964.
Florida Atlantic University
Office of Executive Graduate Programs
777 Glades Road
DeSantis Center, Suite 107
Boca Raton, FL 33431
561-297-3889
fauexecutiveprograms.com