Overview

Millersville University of Pennsylvania is building a workforce of leaders in preparedness and disaster management through the Emergency Management program. With coursework offered completely online, this graduate-level program is designed to educate individuals to plan and coordinate emergency management efforts.

Graduates are prepared to serve in a variety of positions in the emergency management field, both in the public and private sectors.The Emergency Management program is unique as MU instructors offer real world experience from their respective fields of study. Emergency management experts and disaster studies researchers come together to provide a comprehensive program through the interdisciplinary Center for Disaster Research and Education.

This graduate program is dynamic, and the courses are continually redeveloped and new courses are added to meet the growing needs of the field.Millersville University topped the 2017 national rankings of Best Online Master’s in Emergency Management Programs selected by BestColleges.com.

The University also ranked sixth in the 2017 national rankings of Most Affordable Online Master’s in Emergency Management Programs selected by AffordableColleges.com.Graduates of this program receive a Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Emergency Management.

Careers

Associate Emergency Manager
Emergency Management Specialist
Disaster Response Technician
Business Development Management
Operations Coordinator
Management Analyst

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Principles and Practices of Emergency Management

Technical and Professional Writing for Emergency Management

Social Dimensions of Disaster

Mental health and trauma

Natural hazards and emergency preparedness

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-01-16 00:00:00

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Starting 2024-05-06 00:00:00

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Starting 2024-08-21 00:00:00

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Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Online

Disciplines

Management Studies Emergency & Disaster Management View 75 other Masters in Emergency & Disaster Management in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

2.8

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

GRE or MAT, required only if cumulative GPA is lower than 2.8

Resume

Complete the online application.

Upload the academic and professional goals statement required for admission by your intended program. Your statement should include experiences which have influenced your decision to graduate studies and a self-assessment of your potential for advanced study and service in your chosen field.

Submit one (1) official transcript of baccalaureate and graduate work completed at ALL colleges or universities you have attended, including undergraduate and graduate transfer institutions.

Tuition Fee

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International

11610 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 774 USD per credit during 24 months.
National

11610 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 774 USD per credit during 24 months.
In-State

7740 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 516 USD per credit during 24 months.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

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