Capella University – Bachelor Of Science In Public Safety Emergency Management Specialization

Barry University – Bachelor of Science in Emergency Management

Barry University is preparing to offer a Bachelor of Science in Emergency Management. The field of emergency management integrates all activities related to building, sustaining, and improving the preparation for, response to, and recovery from threatened or actual natural disasters and acts of terrorism. This includes proactive leadership in unpredictable, catastrophic, and dangerous situations to minimize risk to responders and the public.

The program will include:  Applications in homeland security, business continuity, hazard mitigation, and international disaster management.  An opportunity to draw on experience from public administration, management, health sciences, psychology, sociology, criminal justice and environmental sciences.

Portfolio: (Up to 30 credits)

Courses will be offered on a rotating basis over 8-week terms. Students should plan their programs with their advisor to ensure that courses can be completed in the following sequence.

Required Major Courses: (33 credits) EMA 205 Overview of Disasters and Complex Emergencies EMA 305 Principles of Emergency Management EMA 307 Business Continuity Crisis Management PSY 311 Psychosocial Issues of Disaster Preparedness and Recovery PHI 352 Ethical Issues in Biomedical Sciences ADM 353 Leadership Development EMA 315 International Disaster Management EMA 405 Disaster Response Operations and Management I: Mitigations and Preparedness EMA 409 Hazard Mitigation and Management EMA 311 Emergency Management for Homeland Security EMA 499 Capstone in Emergency Management

Minimum Total Degree Requirements: 120 Credits

Barry University is accredited by The Commission on Colleges, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

For more information:

Contact: Daniel Hahn Academic Coordinator for Bachelors of Science in Emergency Management Barry University School of Adult and Continuing Education 11300 NE 2nd Avenue Miami Shores, FL 33161-6695 Phone: 850-393-9841 Email: [email protected]

Additional Information: http://www.barry.edu/pace/ or http://www.barry.edu/online/online-programs/bs-in-emergency-management.html

Update: 3/13/15

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