Emergency and Crisis Management Specialization

Specializing in emergency and crisis management can be achieved in a few different ways. You can purse a Bachelor of Science degree with a specialization in emergency and crisis management or a Master of Science in critical incident management. Both prepare students to become leaders in their field and enter the emerging profession of disaster and crisis management.

What are the Requirements for Earning an Emergency and Crisis Management Degree?

You can earn a Bachelor of Science of a Master of Science with a specialization in emergency and crisis management. What degree you pursue depends on your background and career goals. If you’ve worked the industry for a few years and have a bachelor’s degree in a similar field, an M.S. degree might be an option worth pursuing, while a B.S. is designed for those who are new to the field.

• Bachelor of Science in Emergency and Crisis Management: This degree is suited for students who are just starting out in the field. A B.S. degree provides a comprehensive education that includes core courses in homeland security and crisis intervention in addition to a series of general education courses.
• Master of Science in Emergency and Crisis Management: An M.S. is a two-year program designed to provide advanced training in the field. You’ll take high-level courses in security management, intelligence analysis, and public safety.

What Can I Do with an Emergency and Crisis Management Degree?

A degree in emergency and crisis management qualifies you for a number of roles in the field. You can work in the public or private sector or in a federal, state, or local government job. Some common job titles for gradates of emergency and crisis management degree programs include:

• Emergency Medical Technicians
• Firemen
• Paramedics
• Police Officers
• Public Health Officials
• Homeland Security Officers

Masters of Homeland Security Degrees

MS in Homeland Security	St. Joseph's University — At the St. Joseph's University MS in criminal justice: homeland security program, students are provided a world-class education in one of today's most important topics--homeland security. The terrorist attacks of September 11th have resulted in tremendous opportunity in defending America and keeping her safe.
MS in Homeland Security	Kaplan University — An MS in homeland security & emergency management from Kaplan focuses on the areas of legal, social, business, economic, and political aspects of the industry. Students are to evaluate social and ethical implications of decisions made to protect people and property, apply leadership principals that shape change and improve management policy and practices, and analyze research on current knowledge and developing trends.
MBA in Homeland Security	Northcentral University — This MBA degree program is structured to provide a conceptual overview of modern theory and practice in each of the key areas of managerial responsibility. Students are prepared to become senior management of law enforcement, public safety, and emergency medical care and disaster preparedness agencies pertaining to homeland security. Courses include how to handle critical issues relating to crisis management and terrorism, and budgeting.
MSCJ Homeland Security MSCJ Law Enforcement and Corrections Admin	Ashford University — An MSCJ in Homeland Security is designed to provide broad coverage of the major homeland security threats, organization, and challenges through course study in homeland defense, intelligence and homeland security, terrorism, consequence management, and interagency government issues. Some of the courses offered include: crisis management, international homeland security, intelligence methods, transportation security, information security, emergency management, public health and much more.
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