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Our program covers a wide range of topics, from risk assessment and crisis communication to public health and business continuity. This interdisciplinary approach ensures that students gain a holistic understanding of the emergency management field.
Our faculty consists of seasoned professionals and scholars with extensive experience in emergency management, public safety, and related fields. They bring real-world insights with an understanding of the demands of the adult learner.
Our program offers a variety of experiential learning opportunities. Students will be challenged with coursework beyond typical classroom assignments. Problem-solving, critical thinking, and practical applications are hallmarks of the program that will prepare graduates to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world incidents.
Our program is designed to meet the needs of the adult learner. Our program is fully online with synchronous and asynchronous course offerings. This flexibility allows working professionals to pursue their degree without interrupting their careers and other life priorities.
A culminating experience, the capstone project provides an opportunity for students to demonstrate their mastery of the program's core competencies.
Working with a faculty mentor, students will research, develop, and present an original research project related to the emergency and disaster management profession.
Graduates of the MS in Emergency and Disaster Management program are well-prepared for leadership roles in various professions. Our graduates have gone on to pursue careers at the local, state, and federal, and international levels with government agencies, non-profit organizations, healthcare, and the private sector.
Thomas Jefferson University and Immaculata University have a standing agreement that offers Immaculate University, Emergency Planning and Management graduates, Public Health undergraduates, and other undergraduate program graduates with an Emergency Planning and Management minor to receive credit for EDM 610 – Foundations in Emergency Management graduate course. This credit can be applied towards any of the Emergency and Disaster Management graduate courses.
Jefferson has a student chapter in the International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM). The cost to join the University's chapter is at a discounted rate. This is an important network to establish and has many resources that you can use as a student.
The MS in Emergency & Disaster Management program is committed to providing an affordable education for leaders responding to all types of unexpected emergencies.
Applicants to the MS in Emergency and Disaster Management Program must hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with a minimum of a 3.0 GPA. Additional requirements include a professional resume or CV and a personal essay outlining relevant experiences and reasons for pursuing a graduate degree in emergency and disaster management. Additional admissions requirements can be found on the University Admissions page.
The Bachelors of Science in Emergency Management is a fully online program with accelerated courses offered in 8-week terms that integrates theoretical foundations with practical applications, focusing on key elements of emergency management.
