Our Disaster & Emergency Management Degree Programs

Available:
Online Program

Next Start Date: 
May & August 2023 (All Programs)

The Disaster and Emergency Management program establishes a knowledge base in disaster and emergency management and homeland security. You will also develop skills in other areas such as management, planning, communications, problem-solving, decision-making, research and interviewing, computer literacy, and critical thinking.

The Disaster and Emergency Management program is only available online. U.S. News and World Reports ranked our online programs in the 15% of regionally accredited institutions. Our program is fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).

Online Degree Highlights

Earning your degree online gives you the flexibility to work full-time while fulfilling your other obligations, allowing you to complete your class work when your schedule allows.

  • With no specified login times, you can access our online graduate and undergraduate courses anywhere, anytime. 
  • Not only do we keep tuition low, but we also reimburse your application fee and cover textbook fees.
  • You don't have to wait to start your degree - our cohorts of 24 students start about every six weeks.
  • Our 120-semester-credit-hour curriculum is designed to meet the needs of working professionals.
  • You can transfer up to 90 credit hours or certified job training hours toward your degree, minimizing the time and cost of your degree with us. 
  • Classes are focused and only last five weeks, giving students a strong sense of accomplishment.

Online Undergraduate Schedule

Online Programs students who are current members of the South Carolina State Firefighters' Association are eligible to receive a 15 percent tuition discount.

After Graduation

There are a variety of career opportunities in both the public and private sector for disaster and emergency management. Completion of this degree program opens doors to high-demand careers in fields such as homeland security, disaster recovery, and crisis management.

You can build a career in organizations such as:

  • Local, state, and federal government emergency management agencies
  • Other government agencies (e.g., public health, transportation, and homeland security)
  • Businesses (e.g., hospitals and industry)
  • Education (e.g., K-12, colleges/universities)
  • Non-governmental organizations (e.g., American Red Cross)

Disaster & Emergency Management Areas of Study

Overview

Disaster & Emergency Management, B.A.

The Disaster and Emergency Management program establishes a knowledge base in disaster and emergency management and homeland security. The degree is designed to provide a strong educational foundation for work in disaster and emergency management.

Using an all-hazards approach, the curriculum prepares students to be leaders in improving preparedness, building capabilities, and coordinating response and recovery resources in a wide range of settings.

The 120-credit-hour program is especially attractive to individuals already in the workforce, such as those working in response organizations, who want to expand their skills and advance their careers.You will also develop skills in other areas such as management, planning, communications, problem-solving, decision-making, research and interviewing, computer literacy, and critical thinking.