Ready to Respond. Prepared to Lead.

Embry‑Riddle's Associate of Science in Emergency Management offers students a comprehensive foundation in emergency management, covering all types of hazards throughout the national preparedness cycle, including Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA). The program also provides a solid background in emergency management administration, planning and disaster management, with a specific focus on leadership techniques.

The Emergency Management degree places emphasis on the National Response Framework (NRF) and the Incident Command System (ICS) while instructing students to adopt a whole-community approach to ensure resilience and preparedness for disaster response. The program prepares students with the necessary skills for leadership roles in the evolving all-hazards and whole-community context of emergency management, encompassing both military and civil sectors.

Program Details

Offered at the Worldwide & Online Campus

The online Associate of Science in Emergency Management develops leadership skills designed to address a constantly changing landscape of threats. Upon program completion, you'll have a strong foundation and be prepared to effectively handle disaster management across the national preparedness cycle — from preventing crises to managing relief planning.

The online program caters to students in the public and private sectors involved in emergency management, offering flexible online learning that can fit into your schedule while providing essential knowledge for effective crisis management and disaster mitigation.




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What You'll Learn

What You'll Learn

In this program, you'll learn to work with communities to reduce the risk of disasters and manage them when they occur. Develop skills and experience in organizing disaster response efforts, supporting the recovery of communities hit by disaster and planning initiatives for resilient communities.
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Example Careers and Employers

Example Careers and Employers

Example roles in this field include:

  • Airport Emergency Manager
  • Disaster Response Specialist
  • Emergency Management Coordinator

Example employers in this field include:

  • Airport Management Authorities
  • American Red Cross
  • U.S. Department of Homeland Security
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Salary Information

Salary Information

The median annual salary for emergency management directors is $86,130.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2024 

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