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This 36-hour emergency management program is for working professionals or those seeking
a career in the field. Emergency management refers to the coordination between the
agencies that are responsible for responding to disasters. Additionally, those in
emergency management may work in either the public or private sector of service.
The emergency management program offers hands-on experience through analyzing case
studies, writing contingency plans and practicing coordinating disaster response through
tabletop exercises. Students in the program have the option to enroll in a practicum
that includes internships for individuals seeking on-the-job experience and a thesis-option
for students who plan to continue study in a doctoral program in the field.
TUITION
In-State: $232 per credit hour
Out-of-State: $464 per credit hour
Students living in states bordering Arkansas receive in-state tuition.
Financial Aid is available for those who qualify. The Arkansas Tech University school code to use on the FAFSA is 001089.
Payment Options:
- Financial Aid
- Payment Plan
- Graduate Assistantships
CAREER OPTIONS
Alumni work as:
- Emergency Services Director
- Environmental Health & Safety Manager
- Disaster Recovery Manager
Alumni work at:
- The Cadmus Group
- Arkansas Department of Emergency Management
- Denali Water Solutions
- British Virgin Islands Department of Disaster Management
ACADEMIC INFORMATION
The ATU Emergency Management program offers courses taught by faculty who are experts in the field.
View the links below to better understand the courses, the course timeline and who your faculty will when you enroll as an ATU student.
- Academic Catalog
- Learning Outcomes
- Degree Map
- Faculty
- Department Website
Not to brag, but...
College Choice named ATU's online Emergency Management program #19 in the nation for online master's degree programs in a security field.
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