Emergency Management: Homeland Security Track, M.S.

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Masters of Science in Emergency Management

(39 credits)

NY State Program Code: 33971
HEGIS Code: 0599.00
CIP Code: 43.0302

This is a fully online program

The Master of Science in Emergency Management degree is a 39 credit program that culminates in an emergency management capstone research project and presentation. This degree program has been designed for working professionals who need to fit course work around their busy life and career responsibilities. Students study part time in the evenings and can complete the program in two calendar years by taking three courses a semester.

Students complete 30 core program credit requirements by completing required emergency management courses through University College and required management courses through the Robert B. Willumstad School of Business. Students then choose from one of three elective tracks: Environmental, Health, and Homeland Security. Students then complete the program by preparing and presenting a comprehensive research paper in the summative Capstone course. If a student has taken coursework similar to a course within their program of study, they may request that the course be transferred into their program at Adelphi. To make this request, the student must provide their advisor with the syllabus from the course and a copy of their transcript demonstrating course completion, with a grade of B or higher. If the course is deemed to be equivalent, the program may transfer the course in. Up to six credits (2 courses) can be transferred in total.

Requirements for the M.S in Emergency Management

Prerequisite Courses:

DSC (0207) 501 - Computer Applications Credits: 3
DSC (0207) 507 - Mathematics For Managers Credits: 3

Courses in the Major:

UEM (0616) 501 - Introduction to Emergency Management Credits: 3
UEM (0616) 503 - Health Management in Times of Disaster Credits: 3
UEM (0616) 504 - Organizational Planning and Response Credits: 3
UEM (0616) 530 - Business Continuity Planning Credits: 3
UEM (0616) 540 - Emergency Management Law Credits: 3
UEM (0616) 680 - Research in Emergency and Disaster Management Credits: 3
UEM (0616) 750 - Emergency Management Capstone Project and Presentation Credits: 3
MGT (0210) 561 - Management Theory/ Organizational Behavior Credits: 3
MGT (0210) 666 - Leadership & Innovation In Complex Systems Credits: 3
DSC (0207) 573 - Management Information Systems and Business Analytics Credits: 3
DSC (0207) 670 - Statistical Methods Credits: 3

Students choose one of the following three tracks:

Environmental Track

ENV (0125) 590 - Special Topics Credits: 3
Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response
ENV (0125) 592 - Special Topics Credits: 4
Environmental Geographic Information Systems

Homeland Security Track

UEM (0616) 602 - Public Policy and Administration in Emergency Management Credits: 3
UEM (0616) 603 - Securing The Homeland Credits: 3

Health Track

NUR (0302) 693 - Epidemic and Pandemic Planning and Responses Credits: 3
PUB (0304) 613 - Special Needs of Vulnerable Groups During Disasters Credits: 3