BS in Emergency Management
College
College of Health Professions, Institute of Emerging Health Professions, Jefferson Online
Degree
Bachelor of Science
Format
Online
Credits
120
Enrollment Options
Full Time, Part Time
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Application Information
To apply for the BS in Emergency Management Program, please email IEHP-Info@jefferson.edu for more information.
Emergency management offers a rewarding, challenging, and ever-evolving career field that serves our communities in times of need. The demand for emergency management leaders is on the rise. As the complexity and frequency emergencies increase the value of preparedness and resilience is recognized in multiple career paths. The Bachelor of Science in Emergency Management equips students with the essential knowledge and practical skills required to effectively manage emergencies.
Program Overview
The BS in Emergency Management is a fully online program with accelerated courses offered in 8-week terms with generous transfer credits for prior learning. The program is designed to accommodate working professionals and provide a top-ranked education with the flexibility to navigate competing priorities.
The curriculum integrates theoretical foundations with practical applications, focusing on key elements of emergency management. Graduates will be equipped to work in various settings, including government agencies, healthcare, non-profit organizations, and private industry.
Program Highlights
- Fully online
- Accelerated curriculum
- Mostly asynchronous courses
- Earn FEMA certifications through coursework in the program
- Transfer up to 90 credits
- Prior learning credits awarded for professional and military training