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M.S. in Disaster Medicine and Management
Philadelphia University's Master of Science in Disaster Medicine and Management is a comprehensive online graduate degree program encompassing all facets of disaster management. Students study terrorism, hazardous materials, weapons of mass destruction, natural disasters, psychological aspects of disasters, public-health considerations of disasters, acute traumatic-stress intervention,research methods and disaster planning and management including incident command, risk assessment, and resource allocation.There is a growing demand for highly organized disaster-preparedness infrastructure and individuals with expertise in this area. Physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants in emergency medicine would benefit from this degree program as would environmental-health professionals, EMTs and paramedics, healthcare and government administrators, non-governmental agency administrators, military members, emergency managers, and public-health professionals.
Bachelor of Arts in Fire Science Administration
Anna Maria College's online bachelor's degree in Fire Science Administration emphasizes strategic and leadership skills that will be valuable throughout your career in the fire service. The undergraduate-level program covers the essentials of fire prevention, safety and management. It also prepares you for an entry-level career in fire prevention and protection as a firefighter or member of a fire service agency. Coursework emphasizes the technical aspects of fire and safety, fire detection and control systems, and hydraulics. You will also study areas related to operations and the community, such as the organization and communication of emergency services, legal issues, and public education. The curriculum has been approved by the Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) committee at the National Fire Academy, the educational arm of the U.S. Fire Administration.
Master of Arts in Fire Science and Administration
Anna Maria College's Master of Arts in Fire Science prepares students to advance into management positions such as fire chief or head of a government agency that provides fire protection, prevention, or management services. The program is offered or firefighters and other fire service professionals looking for more responsibility and increased earning power. The curriculum emphasizes the specialized administrative and organizational skills required to ascend to the upper ranks in this field, such as the management and planning of human resources, effective communication within and across emergency response agencies, and disaster response and control.
Master of Science in Emergency Management
Anna Maria College's master's program in Emergency Management is designed for individuals interested in management- and director-level positions in this growing field. Anna Maria College's emergency management programs will give students the confidence and training to act quickly and lead wisely and efficiently when disaster strikes. Natural disasters and terrorist attacks have highlighted the need for professionals trained in disaster preparedness and crisis management. The curriculum covers risk analysis and assessment, search and rescue operations, and emergency response planning. Ready to learn more? Request information about the online master's degree in Justice Administration at Anna Maria College.
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M.S. in Criminal Justice/Policing
Examine issues surrounding ethics and diversity, fiscal issues, and employment-related legal issues. Analyze both contemporary and critical issues facing the field of policing. The Kaplan University online Master of Science in Criminal Justice program is designed to help prepare working law enforcement, other criminal justice professionals, and active military personnel to pursue career advancement. A master's degree may improve your chances for promotion, open doors to leadership positions, and qualify you to teach criminal justice in a variety of academic settings.* Rising concern over homeland security and increasing emphasis on education in law enforcement agencies has led to a greater need for qualified criminal justice administrators and instructors. Personalize your degree by choosing one of the following specializations: corrections, global issues in criminal justice, law, policing, or leadership and executive management.*Kaplan University's programs are designed to prepare graduates to pursue employment in their field of study, or in related fields. However, the University does not guarantee that graduates will be placed in any particular job or employed at all. Additional police academy training may be required for law enforcement jobs.
The degree serves fire service professionals seeking enhanced skills and a broad spectrum of knowledge in the field of fire science. It may be a good fit for individuals aspiring to become fire inspectors, firefighters, fire investigators, managers of firefighters, or first-line supervisors.* The curriculum includes analytical approaches to fire protection and investigation, the role of the fire service within the community, and the technical, legal, and social aspects of arson. Earn your bachelor's degree to pursue or enhance a career in fire services. *Kaplan University's programs are designed to prepare graduates to pursue employment in their field of study, or in related fields. However, the University does not guarantee that graduates will be placed in any particular job or employed at all. Additional police academy training may be required for law enforcement jobs.
Advanced Start B.S. in Fire and Emergency Management
Kaplan University's online advanced start program could help you earn a Bachelor of Science in Fire and Emergency Management in as little as two years if you have your associate's or bachelor's degree from a regionally or nationally accredited college or university.† Kaplan University's innovative online bachelor's degree program combines the career-oriented focus of a two-year degree with the academic curriculum of a four-year program. This online degree program is designed for emergency services personnel who want to increase their administrative and management knowledge as well as occupational and life safety awareness. A completed bachelor's degree may give you the qualifications you need to increase your income potential and marketability in today's job market.* You could experience the flexibility of joining the workforce while pursuing your lifelong goals. †See University Catalog for Transfer of Credit policy.
*Kaplan University's programs are designed to prepare graduates to pursue employment in their field of study, or in related fields. However, the University does not guarantee that graduates will be placed in any particular job or employed at all. Additional police academy training may be required for law enforcement jobs.
B.S. in Fire and Emergency Management
The Bachelor of Science in Fire and Emergency Management is designed for emergency services personnel who want to increase their occupational and life safety awareness as well as administrative and management knowledge. Students prepare to face new challenges in the field, including technology, human resource management, and fiscal responsibility. Career opportunities may include emergency planners, chief and midlevel fire service personnel, and emergency program directors and managers.**Kaplan University's programs are designed to prepare graduates to pursue employment in their field of study, or in related fields. However, the University does not guarantee that graduates will be placed in any particular job or employed at all. Additional police academy training may be required for law enforcement jobs.
Advanced Start B.S. in Fire Science
Kaplan University's online advanced start program could help you earn a Bachelor of Science in Fire Science in as little as two years if you have your associate's or bachelor's degree from a regionally or nationally accredited college or university.† This online degree program serves fire service professionals seeking enhanced skills and a broad spectrum of knowledge in the field of fire science. A completed bachelor's degree may give you the qualifications you need to increase your income potential and marketability in today's job market.* Kaplan University's innovative online bachelor's degree program combines the career-oriented focus of a two-year degree with the academic curriculum of a four-year program. While pursuing your lifelong goals, you could experience the flexibility of joining the workforce. †See University Catalog for Transfer of Credit policy.
*Kaplan University's programs are designed to prepare graduates to pursue employment in their field of study, or in related fields. However, the University does not guarantee that graduates will be placed in any particular job or employed at all. Additional police academy training may be required for law enforcement jobs.
This program is designed to provide students with foundational skills in fire prevention, firefighter safety, code inspection, building codes, and firefighting tactics and strategy. Students completing the program can seek employment as firefighters, fire investigators, fire inspectors, and among other positions.**Kaplan University's programs are designed to prepare graduates to pursue employment in their field of study, or in related fields. However, the University does not guarantee that graduates will be placed in any particular job or employed at all. Additional police academy training may be required for law enforcement jobs.
B.S. in Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement
Examine the roles, responsibilities, issues, and trends related to contemporary law enforcement organizations. Explore evidence and proof. Study trial proceedings, constitutional concepts, and criminal case law. As a graduate, you may qualify to pursue advanced positions within police departments and other law enforcement agencies.* The Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice is designed to provide you with a solid foundation in criminal justice and a broad liberal arts education. The Web-based baccalaureate program combines the professional skills of specialized areas of criminal justice with research and analytical skills. You may seek opportunities in law enforcement, corrections, probation, parole, fraud investigation, or juvenile justice facilities as a graduate of this program.* You can further specialize your degree by pursuing one of the following emphasis areas: computer crime, corrections, crime scene investigation, law enforcement, juvenile justice, homeland security, or forensic psychology.*Kaplan University's programs are designed to prepare graduates to pursue employment in their field of study, or in related fields. However, the University does not guarantee that graduates will be placed in any particular job or employed at all. Additional police academy training may be required for law enforcement jobs.
MS in Leadership: Disaster Preparedness & Executive Fire Leadership
Grand Canyon University's Master of Science in Leadership with an Emphasis in Disaster Preparedness and Executive Fire Leadership offers an opportunity for graduates of the National Fire Academy's Executive Fire Officer Program (NFA-EEOP) to complete a graduate degree. The program provides students with the skills to develop professionally and gain self-confidence in their own leadership styles. Environmental issues directly related to leadership skills development and content required of leaders in the area of emergency public safety and disaster preparedness will also be addressed. Students learn to integrate a conceptual foundation for an executive leadership role that emphasizes the immediate application of ethical and practical leadership skills as well as disaster preparation and crisis management.
BS in Public Safety and Emergency Management
While ensuring relevance to the homeland security and public safety industries, Grand Canyon University's Bachelor of Science in Public Safety and Emergency Management program is a bachelor's degree completion program that provides a theoretical and applied approach to the professional education of students. The program emphasizes the fundamentals of emergency management while providing an interdisciplinary course of study in the skills and practices of emergency planning and management. The program highlights the application of research methodology; the utilization of communication skills at the personal, public level, and professional; and the development of professional skills and knowledge in the fields of public safety and emergency management. Candidates for the degree include those working in or desirous of working in one of several fields, including emergency management, fire protection, environmental health and safety, emergency medical response, law enforcement, and other related fields.
BS in Public Safety Administration
Grand Canyon University's Bachelor of Science in Public Safety Administration program highlights the utilization of communication skills at the personal, professional, and public level; the application of research methodology; and the development of professional skills and knowledge in the field of public safety. While ensuring relevance to the homeland security and protection industry the program is an undergraduate degree program that provides a theoretical and applied approach to the professional education of students.
This Emergency Management specialization is designed to deepen your understanding of the dynamics of all phases of natural and man-made disasters, including dealing with various human reactions, critical incident stress management, risk assessment, evaluation, and analysis, and managing critical incidents via the National Incident Management System (NIMS). Major disasters around the world have brought heightened appreciation for emergency professionals with the leadership skills to field manage complex, crisis situations, and coordinate the many agencies that often join forces to address emergency situations. People who choose this specialization often work in fire service, law enforcement, or other security or emergency management fields who want to expertly manage critical incidents.Concentrations: You can use your electives to earn a concentration in Public Health or Homeland Security for no additional time or money as part of this specialization.
There is increased demand for public safety leaders who are knowledgeable on a range of criminal justice, public safety, and emergency preparedness issues, and have the business and human resources skills to effectively manage a complex organization with the field of public safety becoming broader and more complex. The master's-level specialization is designed to prepare you to handle the many facets of public safety leadership through course work that includes organizational leadership, human development and behavior, accounting and finance, and training and performance improvement. People who choose this specialization are often pursuing career advancement or consulting careers in fire services, law enforcement, emergency response, and other public safety professions.Concentrations: You can use your electives to earn a concentration in Public Health or Homeland Security for no additional time or money as part of this specialization.
PhD - Public Safety Leadership
Hone your expertise and advance your career in the growing field of public safety leadership. This PhD in Public Safety specialization takes public safety leadership to the executive level for those who plan to lead, teach, or consult in the field of public safety, including law enforcement, fire services, emergency management, criminal justice, corrections and other public and private security and protective professions.This doctoral specialization combines doctoral research and a deep exploration of leadership and organizational theories, with courses that emphasize management skills, such as needs assessment, human resources, training, labor relations, and diversity.
This Emergency Management PhD specialization is designed to create scholar-practitioners with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills to oversee emergency organizations, teach tomorrow's leaders, and consult on the effective management of complex emergency situations, including proactively eliminating or mitigating crises before they happen. The need for leaders in the field of emergency management has never been greater with natural and man-made disasters stretching the capacity of responding agencies throughout the nation and around the world. Courses include case studies from Chemical, Biological, Radiological/Nuclear and Explosive (CBRNE) incidents and the National Incident Management System (NIMS), and opportunities for your own doctoral research to advance the field of emergency management.Concentration: You can use your electives to earn a concentration in Public Health or Homeland Security for no additional time or money as part of this specialization.
The National Security Agency and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security have designated Capella University as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Education (CAEIAE).Capella‘s Security Management curriculum includes courses covering such topics as leadership; information, operational, commercial, and retail security; executive protection; laws and legal procedures; and security management in a global business environment. A capstone project provides an opportunity to apply and demonstrate your security management skills. People who choose this specialization may include military, public safety, or private security personnel who wish to pursue management positions focused on private security risk management and asset protection. Prepare yourself to assume a leadership role in the growing field of private security. Private security professionals are responsible for protecting the vast majority of the nation‘s infrastructure, 85 percent of which is privately owned. They are also increasingly recognized as being integral to the central business functions of corporations that must protect their operations against fraud, workplace violence, information and property theft, terrorism, and other security concerns. Non-classroom learning may also be eligible for credit through our Prior Learning Assessment Process. An enrollment counselor can help you determine whether previous course work may transfer into our degree programs.
- Online tools and video presentations to enhance the learning experience
- One-on-one interaction with faculty and students
- Courses specifically designed and presented for the online environment, based on real-world experiences of industry professionals
- Engaging classes including Political Violence and Terrorism and Security and Civil Liberties lead to greater student interaction
- 100% online format to work around your schedule
Master of Professional Studies in Security and Safety Leadership
Are you ready to meet the challenges of tomorrow? This comprehensive program is designed to contribute to the career development of working safety professionals by analyzing a wide range of homeland security issues, policies and practices, taught entirely online by seasoned law enforcement professors. The format provides the flexibility working professionals need to maintain a balance between their careers and their education delivered exclusively online. The curriculum, developed in partnership with industry experts, is intended to enhance the strategic leadership skills of current public safety professionals to ultimately improve security policy implementation at the local and regional levels. If you have what it takes to be a leader in your field, the enrollment date for the next term is July 15, 2010.Program Highlights:
- Law and civil liability
- Fiscal management
- Human resource development
- Labor relations and personnel issues
- Coordination with other public safety and emergency management agencies during incidents
Master of Science in Public Safety Administration
The Master of Science in Public Safety Administration teaches you how to lead organizations that deal with public safety efficiently and effectively in an increasingly challenging environment. Leaders in the public safety field now have a diverse range of responsibilities that are all vital to keeping communities and populations safe. The demands on public safety organizations in today's world are becoming much more complex. The coursework in Lewis University's online MS in Public Safety Administration program mirrors the curriculum of a traditional MPA program, but with a focus on the specific needs of public safety organizations—such as police and fire departments, public works departments, emergency response teams, disaster response agencies, and the military. You'll learn leadership and professional skills required of senior managers in multiple career fields of the public safety arena. Topics covered include:
Bachelor of Arts in Fire Service Administration
The online Bachelor of Arts in Fire Service Administration from Lewis University covers concerns in the fire service field, including risk management, loss prevention, resource management, legal issues, and staffing. This accelerated undergraduate program is designed for fire service professionals who want to learn management skills specific to the field to take on more responsibility and advance their careers.Applicants should be at least 24 years old and have a fire service-related associate's degree or its equivalent in credit hours from an accredited school because the online bachelor's in Fire Service Administration at Lewis University is designed for individuals with experience in the fire service field.
Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration - Terrorism, Mediation, and Peace (Mixed-Model)
Explore the effects of disaster, crisis, and trauma and the appropriate interventions for individuals and groups. Learn the immediate and long-term implications of anti-terrorism legislation and policies in this specialization. Study how terrorism policies are drafted and enforced, while you analyze the ethical issues related to human rights and the psychology of terrorism. Examine the roots of international and domestic terrorism, the catalysts and motivations for terrorists' acts, and how media and technology may block or aid terrorists' activities.Study independently and work closely with a faculty mentor to apply your research to an area in which you are passionate. The mixed-model option is a more flexible program of study that includes online courses and Walden's signature Knowledge Area Modules (KAMs).
Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration - Public Safety Management (Course-Based)
Walden's specialization in Public Safety Management offers emergency response professionals the skills to lead, manage, and motivate others during emergencies; to address challenging ethical situations that may arise during the course of duty; and to build confident and capable teams. The emergency situations we face in today's complex environment call for a new leadership approach. The course-based option is a structured program of study comprised of online courses. You will follow a specific plan for completion and may be eligible to graduate in three years (this varies) as a student.
Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration - Terrorism, Mediation and Peace (Course-Based)
Study how terrorism policies are drafted and enforced, while you analyze the ethical issues related to human rights and the psychology of terrorism. Learn the immediate and long-term implications of anti-terrorism legislation and policies in this specialization. Examine the roots of international and domestic terrorism, the catalysts and motivations for terrorists' acts, and how media and technology may aid or block terrorists' activities. Explore the effects of disaster, crisis, and trauma and the appropriate interventions for individuals and groups. The course-based option is a structured program of study comprised of online courses. You will follow a specific plan for completion and may be eligible to graduate in three years (this varies) as a student.
Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration - Public Safety Management (Mixed-Model)
Walden's specialization in Public Safety Management offers emergency response professionals the skills to lead, manage and motivate others during emergencies; to address challenging ethical situations that may arise during the course of duty; and to build confident and capable teams. The emergency situations we face in today's complex environment call for a new leadership approach. Study independently and work closely with a faculty mentor to apply your research to an area in which you are passionate. The mixed-model option is a more flexible program of study that includes online courses and Walden's signature Knowledge Area Modules (KAMs).
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Western Carolina University Western Carolina University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award bachelor's, master's, education specialist, and doctor's degrees. |
WCU was founded in 1889 to bring higher education and career opportunities to the western region of North Carolina. A member of the University of North Carolina system, WCU now provides an education to more than 9,000 students from 38 states and 32 countries.
Bachelor of Science - Emergency & Disaster Management (Degree Completion)
The Emergency and Disaster Management Program is facilitated through a cutting-edge curriculum and opportunities for real-life application. A dedicated faculty will prepare students to integrate information from a variety of contexts, communicate effectively and solve complex problems. Online program major course delivery is asynchronous, enhanced by various interactive Internet-based learning applications. This is specifically designed to prepare students to assume professional career positions in government, non-profit agencies, and the private sector.
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University of Maryland University College / UMUC Online University of Maryland University College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, one of the six regional accrediting agencies recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. |
Bachelor of Science in Emergency Management
UMUC's Bachelor of Science in Emergency Management is designed to provide students with a global outlook, interpersonal skills, and emergency management knowledge and skills. Students are prepared for management positions in emergency management in government and industry or for graduate study in homeland security, emergency management or leadership and management. The curriculum covers needs and issues, operations management, planning and response, and terrorism. It develops the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed for leadership in emergency management, with a focus on disaster prevention, planning, preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation. Coursework may also fill requirements related to the National Fire Protection Association Standard on Disaster/ Emergency Management and Business Continuity Programs (1600), qualification as a Certified Emergency Manager, and other professional association certifications.
Master of Science in Management: Emergency Management
The emergency management specialization in the Master of Science (MS) in management program is designed for individuals who intend to assume greater management responsibility in helping communities reduce vulnerability to hazards and cope with disasters in both private and public settings. Students gain an essential understanding of the vision, mission, and principles of emergency management with an emphasis on management, leadership, cross-agency collaboration, and use of technology.The curriculum covers emergency management-related research and management theories and their application, including the interpretation of hazard, risk-related data and literature, and vulnerability. Courses also explore the major principles of this cross-disciplinary field that integrates all activities necessary to build, sustain, and improve the ability to mitigate against, respond to, prepare for, and recover from threatened or acts of terrorism, actual natural disasters, or other man-made disasters.
Master of Science in Technology Management: Emergency Management
The curriculum covers emergency management-related research and management theories and their application, including the interpretation of vulnerability, hazard, and literature and risk-related data. Courses also explore the major principles of this cross-disciplinary field that integrates all activities necessary to build, sustain, and improve the ability to mitigate against, prepare for, respond to, and recover from threatened or acts of terrorism, actual natural disasters, or other man-made disasters.
Bachelor of Science in Fire Science
UMUC's Bachelor of Science in Fire Science provides an understanding of the interagency coordination necessary for emergency management, fire prevention, safe and successful fire-incident command, and arson investigation. It covers disaster planning and the administration of fire-protection services, encompassing all areas of incendiary-fire management. It develops the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed for leadership in fire protection. The curriculum includes analytical approaches to fire protection and investigation, personnel management, disaster and fire-defense planning, hazardous materials management, fire-protection structure and system design, the role of the fire service within the community and political structure, and the phenomena of fire propagation. The major serves professionals in related fields such as public safety, law enforcement, government, health services, insurance, and private-industry emergency response, as well as those in military fire departments in the United States and abroad. It also serves fire-service professionals seeking state-of-the-art knowledge to support advancement to chief executive management and senior leadership positions developed in conjunction with the National Fire Academy of the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Bachelor of Science in Security Management Degree Completion
Named the largest undergraduate and graduate combined security programs by "Security Magazine" in 2007The Bachelor of Science in Security Management degree – is centered on the management of the challenging issues and situations professionals face in the private, industrial, and public security sectors - building on your current career experience. You'll learn how to employ appropriate intrusion detection, identify and categorize security related threats, and use modern security management techniques with classes such as Threats of Terrorism and Fundamentals of Homeland Security.You can complete this program in as little as one year if you enroll in the Bachelor of Science in Security Management Degree Completion Program with your associate's degree, or close to 60 credit hours!
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Charter Oak State College Charter Oak State College is recognized by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. It is also accredited by the Connecticut Board of Governors for Higher Education. |
We are a public college in the Connecticut State System of Higher Education and have been awarding degrees for over 35 years. Our alumni are more than 10,000 strong.
Bachelor in Public Safety Administration (Degree Completion)
A Bachelor in Public Safety Administration at Charter Oak State College equips the public safety professional with the skills necessary to work with people, create innovation in organizations, manage change in an organization and utilize communication skills to solve social and organizational problems. It is designed for the public safety professional.You can earn either a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Public Safety Administration.
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement
You'll focus on the criminal justice field that most interests you by selecting one of five areas of emphasis as a student in this online program. In the Law Enforcement emphasis, you will prepare to protect the public and serve on the front lines of homeland security by learning about law enforcement operations, criminal law and investigation, and terrorism and homeland security. The influence of technology and the shifting faces of crime have magnified the need for criminal justice specialists. You can help meet this need through the South University Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice program. You'll be prepared for entry-level positions in juvenile justice ,law enforcement, corrections, homeland security, private investigation or private security when you graduate. You could grow into positions such as deputy warden, supervisory special agent, protective services supervisor, detective and field investigator as you gain experience.
- Education and Training: Learn communication and presentations skills to better train your employees on health and safety compliance issues in today’s litigious world.
- Regulatory Compliance: Know exactly where to find an answer to a regulatory question quickly.
- OSHA Inspections: Know what to expect, how to be prepared and how to deal with inspections.
- Auditing: Break down a job by steps to identify all hazards, and then eliminate and control to keep workers safe.
- Workers Compensation: Learn the foundations of this often tricky area of the profession.
Bachelor of Science in Occupational Safety
Get started today in EKU’s new 100% online bachelor’s program in Occupational Safety – gain confidence in your safety position, and prepare for job growth and pay increases. Whether you currently hold a safety position or if you’re looking to start a career in this industry, learn about every aspect of a career in safety, from OSHA inspections, to training, to workers compensation and auditing. Through class discussions and by learning from faculty with years of safety experience, you’ll immediately be able to apply class lessons to real-world scenarios at EKU. Additionally, this degree program includes a minor in Fire and Safety Engineering Technology which sets graduates above average safety employees as more valuable candidates to employers.EKU students in the online bachelor’s in Occupational Safety master these safety professional responsibilities:
Bachelor of Science in Fire & Safety Engineering Technology
Eastern Kentucky University's online Bachelor of Science in Fire & Engineering Technology is founded on daily interaction and dialogue with renowned faculty and other students across the nation and within different stages of their careers, as well as an established curriculum which engages students with video and graphic resources including class lectures, industry videos and extensive laboratory equipment. While pursuing the online degree, all of these characteristics ensure a true “classroom” experience.Additionally, we now offer two concentrations: Fire Protection Engineering Technology and Fire Administration. Graduates are equipped with the proper critical-thinking skills, communication expertise and technical knowledge to provide protection and save lives each day as professionals in the fire industry.
Bachelor of Science in Fire & Safety Engineering Technology - Concentration in Fire Administration
Allowing students to advance their education while continuing to maintain their career responsibilities, Eastern Kentucky University's Bachelor of Science in Fire & Engineering Technology provides the most sophisticated and highest quality degree program for working professionals.EKU's online Bachelor of Science in Fire & Engineering Technology is founded on daily interaction and dialogue with renowned faculty and other students across the nation and within different stages of their careers, as well as an established curriculum which engages students with video and graphic resources including class lectures, industry videos and extensive laboratory equipment. While pursuing the online degree, all of these characteristics ensure a true “classroom” experience.
EKU's online Bachelor of Science in Fire & Engineering Technology is founded on daily interaction and dialogue with renowned faculty and other students across the nation and within different stages of their careers, as well as an established curriculum which engages students with video and graphic resources including class lectures, industry videos and extensive laboratory equipment. While pursuing the online degree, all of these characteristics ensure a true “classroom” experience.Allowing students to advance their education while continuing to maintain their career responsibilities, Eastern Kentucky University's Bachelor of Science in Fire & Engineering Technology provides the most sophisticated and highest quality degree program for working professionals.
You will be able to choose a “Multidisciplinary” track where you will select your support courses from a variety of subject areas that include occupational safety, homeland security, ergonomics, and fire and emergency services, as a student in Eastern Kentucky University's Master of Science in Safety, Security & Emergency Management program. You will gain a well-rounded skill set that will allow you to succeed in a high-level security, safety, or emergency management position. This provides an unprecedented opportunity for you to customize your curriculum around your current or future professional needs. The Multidisciplinary Track Offers the Following Support Courses to Choose From: Leadership in Fire & Emergency Services; Strategic Planning for Fire and Emergency Services; Public Sector Finance and Budgeting; Issues in Security Management; Industrial Safety Management; Public Emergency Services; Applied Study in Loss Prevention; Corporate Compliance; Construction Safety; Employee Benefit Planning; Personal/Environmental Hazards; Homeland Security Policy Analysis; Business Risk Management; Critical Infrastructure Protection; Intelligence for Homeland Security and Hazards & Threats to Homeland Security. Eastern Kentucky University delivers this program completely online to provide the working professional the convenience ideal for a busy life and is designed so it can be completed in 2 years.
Master of Science in Safety, Security & Emergency Management - Concentration in Occupational Safety
The Occupational Safety Concentration fortifies the leadership aptitude of fire and emergency service professionals, preparing them for management level responsibilities. The curriculum builds knowledge on hazard control principles related to the management of personnel, facilities, and equipment. Courses in this concentration include Corporate Compliance, Industrial and Construction Safety, and Personal and Environmental Hazards. The dynamic fields of first response management, fire engineering and rescue operations, require assertive leaders who can see beyond a situation. This concentration will develop the critical management skills required by engineers, occupational safety and loss prevention personnel involved in risk management and occupational safety.All students in the Master of Science in Safety, Security & Emergency Management online degree program will take 6 core courses during their first year. These courses will focus on various topics such as legislation and legal compliance, safety, security and emergency management administration, workers' compensation/labor law, emergency preparation and response, and auditing. The second year will include support courses on security management, industrial safety management, risk management, environmental hazards, and specific concentration courses of the student's choice.
The Fire & Emergency Services Concentration fortifies the leadership aptitude of fire and emergency service professionals, preparing them for management level responsibilities. This concentration is designed to build graduate-level knowledge on top of the experience-based skills of professional fire, rescue and emergency response personnel. The dynamic fields of first response management, fire engineering and rescue operations, require assertive leaders who can see beyond a situation. The curriculum of the Fire & Emergency Services concentration focuses on current issues that affect first response organizations and their strategic operations. Courses in this concentration include strategic planning, leadership, financial administration and public emergency services.During their first year, all students in the Master of Science in Safety, Security & Emergency Management online degree program will take 6 core courses. These courses will focus on various topics such as legislation and legal compliance, safety, security and emergency management administration, workers' compensation/labor law, emergency preparation and response, and auditing. The second year will include support courses on industrial safety management, environmental hazards, security management, risk management and specific concentration courses of the student's choice.
Master of Science in Safety, Security & Emergency Management - Concentration in Ergonomics
The purpose of the Ergonomics concentration is to ensure a safe and healthful work environment for employees. Graduates have been hired as managers and directors in a variety of ergonomic-related positions at major organizations. The curriculum addresses appropriate risk factors, current regulatory requirements, as well as policy development, occupational safety program development and effective ergonomic management techniques. The concentration provides students with the knowledge and skills to succeed in a high-level ergonomics position.All students in the Master of Science in Safety, Security & Emergency Management online degree program will take 6 core courses during their first year. These courses will focus on various topics such as safety, security and emergency management administration, emergency preparation and response, legislation and legal compliance, workers' compensation/labor law, and auditing. The second year will include support courses on environmental hazards, industrial safety management, risk management, and security managementspecific concentration courses of the student's choice.
Master of Science in Safety, Security & Emergency Management - Concentration in Emergency Management
EKU's concentration in emergency management will prepare graduates to address these threats. Through courses like Business Continuity, Public Emergency Services, and the Evolution of U.S. Emergency Management, students can examine past catastrophic events and plan to respond to future ones. This rapidly expanding field demands that professionals have the most up-to-date knowledge on business continuity and emergency planning to be prepared for any man-made or natural disaster. All students in the Master of Science in Safety, Security & Emergency Management online degree program will take 6 core courses during their first year. These courses will focus on various topics such as safety, security and emergency management administration, legislation and legal compliance, workers' compensation/labor law, emergency preparation and response, and auditing. The second year will include support courses on industrial safety management, security management, environmental hazards, risk management and specific concentration courses of the student's choice.
Master of Science in Safety, Security & Emergency Management
All students in the Master of Science in Safety, Security & Emergency Management online degree program will take 6 core courses during their first year. These courses will focus on various topics such as security, safety and emergency management administration, emergency preparation and response, legislation and legal compliance, workers' compensation/labor law, and auditing. The second year will include support courses on environmental hazards, industrial safety management, security management, risk management and specific concentration courses of the student's choice.EKU's Master of Science in Safety, Security & Emergency Management now offers six concentrations: Occupational Safety, Fire & Emergency Service, Emergency Management, Ergonomics, Homeland Security, and a Multidisciplinary Track. You will find this program well-suited to build your skills and leadership in these specialized fields.
Certificate in Occupational Safety
The Occupational Safety Certificate programs develop the critical management skills required by engineers, occupational safety and loss prevention personnel involved in risk management and occupational safety. The curriculum of the Occupational Safety concentration builds knowledge on hazard control principles related to the management of facilities, personnel, and equipment. Courses in this concentration include Personal and Environmental Hazards, Corporate Compliance, and Industrial and Construction Safety. The dynamic fields of first response management, fire engineering and rescue operations, require assertive leaders who can see beyond a situation. This concentration fortifies the leadership aptitude of fire and emergency service professionals, preparing them for management level responsibilities.
Certificate in Fire & Emergency Services
The Fire & Emergency Services Certificate programs were designed to build graduate-level knowledge on top of the experience-based skills of professional fire, rescue and emergency response personnel. This concentration fortifies the leadership aptitude of fire and emergency service professionals, preparing them for management level responsibilities. The curriculum of the Fire & Emergency Services concentration focuses on current issues that affect first response organizations and their strategic operations. Courses in this concentration include public emergency services, strategic planning, financial administration and leadership. The dynamic fields of first response management, fire engineering and rescue operations, require assertive leaders who can see beyond a situation.
Bachelor of Science - Management of Personal Protection
The Bachelor of Science in Management of Personal Protection program provides a foundation for you at more advanced levels in this field. This program also increases your knowledge of operations in providing protective services to clients, their property and/or their information and in the security industry. After you graduate from this program you will be able to: conduct protective operations in accordance with protective security laws; establish and maintain an appropriate relationship with protection clients according to industry standards; develop plans for surveillance and other means of collecting intelligence, analyze and identify possible threats based on that intelligence; develop and implement procedures to protect a client facing threats; plan and conduct advances and respond as appropriate to emerging threats to a client.
Master of Science - Management of Personal Protection
The Master of Science in Management of Personal Protection program unites proven successful management practices with proven methods for meeting a wide variety of security and protective services to individuals and businesses. It emphasizes proactive strategies, professionalism, and the benefits of lifetime learning, preparedness and safety. After you graduate from this program you will be able to: conduct protection operations in a team leadership or management role; display a detailed knowledge of protective security law and conduct operations that will not expose the agent or the client to legal or civil liability; plan and carry out advanced surveillance and countersurveillance operations on potential threats to a client; work with and protect high level clients at the diplomatic level; perform sophisticated analysis and evaluations of possible threats to a client; and respond as appropriate to emerging threats to a client.
Doctorate - Strategic Security
The Doctorate of Strategic Security will provide students with vital multidisciplinary leadership and analytical skills that will assist them in resolving high-level local, national, and international security matters. A Doctorate Degree in Strategic Security prepares seasoned professionals for high-level managerial and leadership positions in government agencies, the private defense sector, nonprofits/think tanks, the military, as well as the protection/security field. Graduates will also greatly expand their professional network through the opportunities provided in this degree program.The discipline of strategic security incorporates best practices from the fields of Terrorism and Counterterrorism Studies, Protection Management, and Intelligence Management into a comprehensive program designed to provide a world-wide strategic view of relevant security issues that impact individuals, agencies, businesses, and nations around the globe.The Doctorate Degree in Strategic Security is earned by satisfactory completion of a minimum of 90 quarter units in Doctorate level University courses, completion of a written dissertation and oral defense, demonstration of competence in at least one “defense language”, and successful completion of formal evaluations by a doctorate committee.
Master of Science - Emergency Management and Business Continuity
The Master of Science in Emergency Management and Business Continuity from New Jersey Institute of Technology focuses on the business side of emergency management. FEMA established the Emergency Management Institute, or EMI prior to 9/11. FEMA provides free online Continuing Education Units (CEU) programs for emergency managers (e.g., fire fighters, police, handlers of hazardous materials, and emergency management technicians) through EMI. Subsequent to 9/11 private sector business continuity planners have been added to this list. Research indicates “there are more than 11 million emergency responders and other personnel in this country that would need training to deal with terrorist incidents.” By increasing its presence in research, academic, and professional communities, a master's in emergency management and business continuity increases the professionalism of the field, which is evolving in importance and societal needs.
Principles of Emergency Management
This course covers core aspects of Emergency Management (EM). EM theory identifies four critical areas: 1) understanding & mitigating risk, 2) planning & preparedness, 3) reaction & response, 4)recovery/normalization. This course focuses on innovative approaches to EM in each area. Also: risk & cost assessment, entrepreneurial approaches to disaster prevention & response, self-organized response, new technologies for emergency management, terrorism & global issues, and after-action evaluations. Students can apply to this sixteen week course as either matriculated or non-matriculated in the Fall, Spring, or Summer semesters.
Associate of Applied Science - Emergency Services Management
Emphasis will be placed on individual and group problem solving, management and supervision, and an exploration of current issues specific to Emergency Services. This program from Baker College is designed to meet the needs of students who are currently employed in or planning to pursue a career in Emergency Services Management. The remaining credits may consist of previous credits from approved accredited institution, approved portfolio, life long learning experiences, or any combination. Admission Requirements: Students must enter the program with a total of 48 credits derived from any combination below. Law Enforcement, Fire Fighter I & II Credentials, and Paramedic Credentials Basic EMT Credentials.
Associate of Arts in Counter-Terrorism Studies
The fully developed degree program at APUS prepares students for the complexities of this field, along with preparation in a number of areas across the counter terrorism and homeland security spectrum. In its degree programs, APUS takes an integrated approach that reflects this discipline in its current emergency state. There is great discussion about the 'new' methods of terrorism and how to effectively apply counter terrorism concepts to tackle this international security challenge in the aftermath of the September 11, 2001 attacks, on the United States. Political and military leaders are still grappling with strategies to combat the new terrorists as witnessed by events in Madrid in 2004 and London in 2005 and daily in Iraq and Afghanistan. We must explore the origins of and motivations for terrorism, terrorist strategy and tactics to effectively combat this new scourge. This presents real challenges to any government and national security community due to the many different domestic and international terrorist groups, each with their own motivations, leadership, political objectives and their own repertoire of tactics. The fact that these groups continue to evolve and mature in their capability means even greater challenges lay ahead for the U.S. military and government agencies involved in combating terrorism and in ensuring homeland security.
Associate of Science in Fire Science
Students taking up the Associate of Science in Fire Science will be provided with the foundation for beginning practice in the Fire Science profession, as well as a springboard to additional study at the baccalaureate level. Student will be able to recognize and distinguish the various forms of fire, their fundamental scientific principles, and their associated mitigation and response strategies. Students enrolled in this program will learn the ability to describe the legal and regulatory duties and responsibilities of the fire department as a public organization.
Bachelor of Arts in Emergency and Disaster Management
The undergraduate degree in Emergency and Disaster Management (EDM) prepares students for careers in emergency management and public safety careers. Our emergency and disaster management stresses the fact that "all disasters are local," which is a foundational emergency management concept from the smallest incident to the largest catastrophe. In addition, we introduce our students to the all-hazards approach, emergency and disaster management phases, prevention and management, risk assessment, consequence management, counter-terrorism, recovery, and mitigation. The nature of disasters and large-scale catastrophic events requires professionals with the background and education in dealing with natural and man-made hazards. Emergency and disaster management faculty has credentials in explosives ordnance disposal, antiterrorism, forensics, rapid deployment, pre-disaster mitigation, planning, response to natural disasters, fire services at local, tribal, and state levels, as well as at the national level. Through the International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM), many faculty members are board certified emergency managers (CEM). In addition, many adjunct faculty serve in key positions at the US Department of Homeland Security, Federal Bureau of Investigation, State Department, National Fire Academy, Federal Emergency Management Agency, and the Transportation Security Administration.APUS's Emergency and Disaster Management program is accredited by the Foundation of Higher Education for Disaster and Emergency Management and Homeland Security and we are the first 100-percent online institution to receive this important distinction.
Bachelor of Science in Fire Science Management
The Bachelor of Science in Fire Science Management degree will allow students to learn about the issues associated with tactical fire operations, fire safety, firefighting leadership and management, and community fire issues, among many others. This degree is applicable to the fire services, and it is also useful as a foundation degree for application in other professions or further academic study. This program provides students with the principles, theory, and practices associated with leading edge fire science and management.
Master of Arts in Emergency and Disaster Management
The Emergency and Disaster Management degree is designed to provide students with graduate level knowledge and associated critical thinking/decision making involved in management, planning, relief, and recovery for, in, and from public crises. Students will be exposed to the theory, history, planning, management, response, economics, relief, recovery, and specific cases associated with public emergencies, disasters, and catastrophes as a core of study. Included in the curriculum are technical, natural, and human-induced crises.
Associate of Arts in Counter-Terrorism Studies
There is great discussion about the 'new' methods of terrorism and how to effectively apply counter terrorism concepts to tackle this international security challenge in the aftermath of the September 11, 2001 attacks, on the United States. Political and military leaders are still grappling with strategies to combat the new terrorists as witnessed by events in Madrid in 2004 and London in 2005 and daily in Iraq and Afghanistan. We must explore the origins of and motivations for terrorism, terrorist strategy and tactics to effectively combat this new scourge. This presents real challenges to any government and national security community due to the many different domestic and international terrorist groups, each with their own leadership, motivations, political objectives and their own repertoire of tactics. The fact that these groups continue to evolve and mature in their capability means even greater challenges lay ahead for the U.S. military and government agencies involved in combating terrorism and in ensuring homeland security. Along with preparation in a number of areas across the counter terrorism and homeland security spectrum, the fully developed degree program at APUS prepares students for the complexities of this field. APUS takes an integrated approach that reflects this discipline in its current emergency state in its degree programs.
Associate of Arts in Weapons of Mass Destruction Preparedness
There is great discussion about the 'new' methods of terrorism and how to effectively apply counter terrorism concepts to tackle this international security challenge in the aftermath of the September 11, 2001 attacks, on the United States. Political and military leaders are still grappling with strategies to combat the new terrorists as witnessed by events in Madrid in 2004 and London in 2005 and daily in Iraq and Afghanistan. We must explore the origins of and motivations for terrorism, terrorist strategy and tactics to effectively combat this new scourge. This presents real challenges to any government and national security community due to the many different domestic and international terrorist groups, each with their own leadership, motivations, political objectives and their own repertoire of tactics. The fact that these groups continue to evolve and mature in their capability means even greater challenges lay ahead for the U.S. military and government agencies involved in combating terrorism and in ensuring homeland security. Along with preparation in a number of areas across the counter terrorism and homeland security spectrum, the fully developed degree program at APUS prepares students for the complexities of this field. APUS takes an integrated approach that reflects this discipline in its current emergency state in its degree programs.
Bachelor of Arts in Emergency and Disaster Management
The undergraduate degree in Emergency and Disaster Management (EDM) prepares students for careers in emergency management and public safety careers. The nature of disasters and large-scale catastrophic events requires professionals with the background and education in dealing with natural and man-made hazards. Our emergency and disaster management stresses the fact that "all disasters are local," which is a foundational emergency management concept from the smallest incident to the largest catastrophe. In addition, we introduce our students to the emergency and disaster management phases, all-hazards approach, consequence management, risk assessment, prevention and management, counter-terrorism, recovery, and mitigation.Emergency and disaster management faculty has credentials in antiterrorism, forensics, explosives ordnance disposal, pre-disaster mitigation, planning, response to rapid deployment, natural disasters, fire services at local, tribal, and state levels, as well as at the national level. Through the International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM), many faculty members are board certified emergency managers (CEM). In addition, many adjunct faculty serve in key positions at the US Department of Homeland Security, Federal Bureau of Investigation, State Department, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Transportation Security Administration, and National Fire Academy.APUS's Emergency and Disaster Management program is accredited by the Foundation of Higher Education for Disaster and Emergency Management and Homeland Security and we are the first 100-percent online institution to receive this important distinction.
Bachelor of Arts in Homeland Security
The fully developed degree program at APUS prepares students for the complexities of this field, along with preparation in a number of areas across the homeland security and emergency management spectrum. APUS takes an integrated approach that reflects this discipline in its current emergency state in its degree programs.The Department of Homeland Security has adopted an all-hazards approach to incident planning and response, but there is considerable focus on preventing terrorist activity and preparing to respond to terrorist threats.There is considerable discussion about concepts such as all-hazards approach, emergency and disaster management, risk prevention and management, counter-terrorism, consequence management and consequence mitigation, and others in the homeland security area. Educators are still grappling with what makes up the various applied and research fields of study, and what are the academic disciplines inherent in this emerging field. Some clarity is slowly becoming evident while terms and practices emerge. For some of the areas within the homeland security arena, however, concepts are not so distinct that they can be studied independent of one another. For example, there is a spirited debate as to whether or not counter-terrorism is intrinsically the dominant theme of an all-hazards approach to risk management.Clear and definitive guidelines have not yet evolved in this emerging field and it is clear the subject is complex in theory and practice. The immaturity of the field prevents consensus and accepted standards from emerging.
Bachelor of Arts in Intelligence Studies
The Bachelor of Arts in Intelligence Studies is designed for students who are currently employed or wish to pursue positions as civilian, military, or corporate intelligence specialists. The program's core courses impart substantive knowledge and analytic skills required by all professionals in the intelligence community. The program provides instruction in the multidisciplinary field of intelligence studies. Student learning is greatly enhanced by the diversity of program professors with strong professional and academic backgrounds in intelligence studies, many who currently work in the US National Intelligence Community. Students may also pursue concentrated study in several functional areas or intelligence sub-fields.
Bachelor of Arts in Security Management
The Bachelor of Arts in Security Management offers students the opportunity to learn about the theories and principles associated with various types of security, from international security to information security that focus on protection of assets. Graduates of this program are inclined toward professions that involve general public or private management, federal or military service, local government civil service, private security, and law enforcement.
Bachelor of Science in Fire Science Management
The Bachelor of Science in Fire Science Management degree will allow students to learn about the issues associated with tactical fire operations, fire safety, firefighting leadership and management, and community fire issues, among many others. This degree is useful as a foundation degree for application in other professions or further academic study, and it is also applicable to the fire services. This program provides students with the theory, principles, and practices associated with leading edge fire science and management.
Master of Arts in Emergency and Disaster Management
The Emergency and Disaster Management degree is designed to provide students with graduate level knowledge and associated critical thinking/decision making involved in management, planning, relief, and recovery for, in, and from public crises. students will be exposed to the theory, history, planning, management, response, relief, economics, recovery, and specific cases associated with public emergencies, catastrophes, and disasters as a core of study. Included in the curriculum are technical, natural, and human-induced crises.
Master of Arts in Homeland Security
The degree 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. Students may select courses based on their professional, personal, or research interests, to include crisis management, weapons of mass destruction, narcotics as a homeland security issue, international homeland security, general national security, intelligence methods, terrorism, security management, information security, transportation security, public health, and emergency management. This degree focuses on an interdisciplinary set of topics in the graduate discipline of homeland security.
Master of Arts in Intelligence Studies
The Master of Arts in Intelligence Studies program's core courses impart substantive knowledge and analytic skills required by all professionals in the intelligence community. The program provides professional, graduate-level academic education in the interdisciplinary field of intelligence studies. Student learning is greatly enhanced by the diversity of program professors with strong professional and academic backgrounds in intelligence studies, many who currently work in the US Intelligence Community. Students may also pursue concentrated study in functional areas or intelligence sub-fields.
Master of Arts in National Security Studies
The Master of Arts in National Security Studies is an excellent preparation for those who will eventually attend a staff or war college as it incorporates instruction in advanced security analysis not normally taught in senior military schools. Graduates of the program can be found across the national and international security community as civilian and military policy-makers, action-officers, analysts, consultants, and instructors. The program is an excellent substitute for military or civilian personnel unable to attend a staff or war college, but who require a strong background in the substantive knowledge and analytic skills required of security specialists. The program also prepares students for mid and senior level positions in security and intelligence analysis, national and international security policy, and related fields.
Bachelor of Science in Emergency and Disaster Management
A degree in emergency and disaster management prepares you to take the lead in the critical work of responding to a wide range of natural and man-made disasters and civil emergencies. By integrating theory with practice, the purpose of the Bachelor of Science in Emergency and Disaster Management program is to prepare the learner to understand, manage, and mitigate the physical and human consequences of natural, civil, technological,and human-caused hazards.
Bachelor of Science in Public Safety
The Bachelor of Science degree in Public Safety provides a comprehensive curriculum that allows students with existing associate degrees in approved related fields to complete their baccalaureate degree and pursue career advancement. It offers a combination of public administration and management courses that focus on public policy issues from budget development to grant writing and property management, administrative law, social policy and event response. Graduates are prepared to meet the demand for well-educated administrators in fire departments, emergency medical service agencies, police and sheriff's departments and other governmental bureaus nationally. The program is offered 100% online.Keiser University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award certificates and degrees at the associate, baccalaureate, masters, and doctoral levels. For questions about the accreditation of Keiser University, contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500.
Disaster Management Certificate
Benedictine University's Disaster Management Certificate is designed for the widest spectrum of emergency response professionals including government officials, emergency services, public health, law enforcement, and other healthcare professionals. Our curriculum will prepare you for multiple phases of disaster management including mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery if you are an emergency responder. The curriculum includes Principles of Emergency and Disaster Management, Psychology and Sociology of Disasters, Disaster Assessment and Mitigation and Disaster Management in Public Health.The Disaster Management certificate program requires 16 credit-hours and may be taken independent of the MPH degree or as part of it. Students will learn concepts, facts and skills that underlie effective disaster management. Faculty with specific real-world expertise teach each course in ways that engage the working professional. Emphasis is on practical knowledge that crosscuts the many professions that must coordinate their efforts to meet a crisis or an emergency. Students may apply their certificate credits to the MPH degree at Benedictine University.
Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in Business - Homeland Security: Leadership and Policy
This CAGS specialization provides senior-level homeland security professionals the opportunity to apply theory and emerging concepts to real world issues through innovative approaches to complex problems. The program also prepares senior leaders of public administration, public safety, law enforcement, and emergency medical care and disaster preparedness agencies for positions of executive leadership in the general field of homeland security. Curriculum covers emergency management, strategy, intelligence, terrorism and critical infrastructure security issues.