Jacksonville State University - Master of Science in Emergency Management Jacksonville State University offers a Master of Science in Emergency Management. This program is designed to prepare senior emergency management professionals to plan and implement programs to reduce the risk from hazards and effectively respond to and recover from disasters when they occur. In particular, students in the program will acquire advanced knowledge and skills in such areas as: crisis management, implementation and evaluation, policy analysis, needs assessment, planning and program development, research methods, and leadership and facilitation. In addition to the core requirements, students may select from an array of electives that will enable them to customize their program of study. The thirty-hour program consists of 21 required hours in emergency management courses and 9 elective hours appropriate to the student’s interest and career objectives, and a comprehensive exam. All requirements for the degree can be met through distance learning. JSU’s online courses are subject to in-state tuition rates. Required emergency management courses: 21 hours EM 505 EM 525 EM 530 EM 540 EM 545 EM 555 EM 590 Foundations of Emergency Management (3) Disaster Recovery (3) Research Methods in Emergency Management (3) Hazard Mitigation (3) Emergency Preparedness (3) Disaster Response (3) Capstone in Emergency Management (3)
Elective emergency management courses: 9 hours EM 515 EM 535 EM 548 EM 565 EM 568 EM 570 EM 575 EM 580 EM 581 EM 585 EM 586 EM 595 EM 596 EM 598 Legal Aspects of Emergency Management (3) Terrorism and Homeland Security (3) Vulnerability and Capacity-Building (3) Management Systems in Disaster (3) Crisis Management for Business and Industry (3) Biosecurity (3) Health and Medical Aspects of Emergency Management (3) Current Issues in Homeland Security (3) Disaster Analysis (3) Military Role in Disaster Relief (3) Special Topics in Emergency Management (3) Directed Studies (3) Internship (3) Emergency Management Leadership and Organizational Behavior (3)
General information on the degree program, including application procedures and financial assistance, is available at http://www.jsu.edu/depart/graduate/graduate.html. For further information please visit the website at http://iep.jsu.edu/ or email iep@jsu.edu
Jacksonville State University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Or for more information: Contact: Dr. Barry Cox, Director Institute for Emergency Preparedness Jacksonville State University McClellan Campus 100 Gamecock Dr. Anniston, AL 36205 Phone: (800) 231-5291, Ext. 5926 Fax: (256) 782-5928 Email: bcox@jsucc.jsu.edu Or Denise DaSilva, Academic Advisor, Institute for Emergency Preparedness Jacksonville State University McClellan Campus 100 Gamecock Dr. Anniston, AL 36205 Phone: (256) 782-8262 or (800) 231-5291, ext. 8262 Fax: (256) 782-8263 Email: ddasilva@jsu.edu Additional Information: Additional Phone: (800) 231-5291, ext. 5925 Update: 08/29/07
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