Disaster Relief and Emergency Management, MA

Overview

The MA in Disaster Relief and Emergency Management provides students with knowledge and skills necessary to lead responses to and recovery from natural disasters and emergencies.

Objectives

Students will be able to:

Lead response and recovery teams responding to natural disasters and emergencies.
Demonstrate appropriate communication and care to those affected by disasters and emergencies.
Demonstrate an understanding of the international principles of emergency management and the emergency management structure in the United States.

Admission Requirements

Online application
Application fee
Official transcript for highest earned degree and any master’s level credits earned
- A minimum 2.0 GPA for the most recent degree obtained.

Time Limitation

This program can be finished within 15 months and must be finished within 5 years of the initial start date.

Transfer Policy

Students may transfer in up to six hours from prior related graduate level work, subject to the approval of the DREM Program Director.

Completion Requirements

A minimum GPA of 2.5.

The M.A. DREM is available fully online. Please contact Admissions for further information.

Course of Study (30)

ICD 5100 - Introduction to Emergency and Disaster Management Credits: 3
BUS 5020 - Organizational Leadership and Ethics Credits: 3
ICD 5410 - Disaster Response Operations and Management Credits: 3
ICD 6410 - Building Disaster Resilient Communities Credits: 3
ICD 5420 - Community Disaster Recovery Credits: 3
ICD 6110 - Understanding Cultures & World Views in Development Context Credits: 3
ICD 5500 - Social Issues in Emergency and Disaster Management Credits: 3
ICD 6400 - Trauma Care in Crisis Situations Credits: 3
BUS 6030 - International Business Credits: 3
ICD 6800 - Disaster Relief and Emergency Management Capstone Credits: 3