Bachelor of Science in Emergency Management and Homeland Security

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Our Bachelor of Science in Emergency Management and Homeland Security degree prepares students to manage and understand risk so that societies can live with natural and/or technological hazards. 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.

The University of Akron’s Emergency Management and Homeland Security program is offered in various modes to fit your busy schedule.

Totally online web classes with flexible schedules

Traditional face-to-face classes on Akron's campus

Career Opportunities

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.

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College of Health and Human Sciences

Öğrenim seçenekleri

Full Time (4 yıl)

Okul ücreti
US$17,286.00 (TRY 593,980) Yıllık

*Gösterilen fiyat gösterge amaçlıdır, lütfen kurum tarafından kontrol ediniz

Başlangıç tarihi

Ocak 2025

Yer

College of Health and Human Sciences

209 Carroll Street,

Akron,

Ohio,

44325, United States

Giriş koşulları

Uluslararası öğrenciler için

New Freshman

You are a high school student or have completed high school or equivalent and have never enrolled in a college/university. SAT or ACT is not required for standard admission or admission scholarship consideration for all types of applicants. An official SAT or ACT score is required to be considered for direct admission into your intended major.

All undergraduate international applicants must provide proof of English proficiency by meeting the minimum score from one of the following acceptable tests. This requirement can be waived if you meet certain criteria.

Minimum requirements for English proficiency:

TOEFL iBT: 71

IELTS: 6.0

SAT (Evidence-based reading & writing) test taken after March, 2016: 500

ACT English: 18

Duolingo English Test (DET): 95

CAE (Cambridge English: Advanced): 169

PTE: 48

GTEC CBT/GTEC: 1126/1135

Application deadlines: Fall: May 1; Spring: October 1 and Summer I, II, III: March 1

Seçtiğiniz bölüme bağlı olarak farklı IELTS koşulları olabilir.

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