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The Master of Science in Emergency Services is designed for individuals seeking advanced knowledge in emergency services, hazard mitigation and preparedness, disaster response, recovery and homeland security. In this program, you will develop advanced knowledge covering hazardous materials, fire protection, risk and crisis management and disaster mitigation.
You'll examine human behavior, weather impacts and data analysis to inform high-stakes decisions and strengthen infrastructure resilience. Guided by experienced faculty, you will graduate prepared to lead in complex emergency environments. With its emphasis on critical thinking, leadership skills and current research, this degree is ideal for those who wish to extend their education beyond foundational fire and emergency services science, theory and practice.
Program Details
Offered at the Worldwide & Online Campus
The M.S. in Emergency Services is designed to prepare you for careers in fire and emergency services, disaster response, terrorism response, emergency management, public policy, education and more. Current research areas supported by this degree include: hazardous materials, suppression systems, risk and crisis planning, geographic issues, pre- and post-disaster mitigation and emerging technologies.
Offered through the Department of Emergency, Disaster and Global Security Studies, the program delivers advanced instruction in Emergency Services, Emergency Management and Homeland Security — three essential components of disaster response and large-scale emergency operations. In addition, this program integrates coursework to help you prepare for the Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) and Associate Emergency Manager (AEM) certifications. These industry-recognized credentials can enhance your qualifications and credibility in the field.
To tailor your experience to your own unique interests, you can select from available certificates:
- Airworthiness Engineering
- Business Intelligence and Analytics
- Finance
- Human Resources
- International Business
- Leadership
- Marketing
- Project Management
- Systems Engineering
With a certificate, this program is 36 credit hours. Without, the courses make up 30 credit hours. With online coursework and a flexible schedule, you can continue working while completing your degree — and start applying what you learn immediately.
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Credits30
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Methods of Study
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Career Opportunities
As emergency challenges grow more complex and unpredictable, professionals with advanced training in emergency services are needed to lead planning, improve response systems and help communities stay prepared and resilient.
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