Program Overview

Emergency Management Certificate Program

The Emergency Management Certificate program is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to understand and manage natural and human-made threats, as well as execute complex projects in response.

Program Description

Through the undergraduate certificate in emergency management, students gain the skills and knowledge to understand and manage natural and human-made threats and execute complex projects in response. Coursework covers risk assessment, homeland security, cross-boundary collaboration, and rapid resource mobilization.

At a Glance

• College/School: Watts College of Public Service & Community Solutions
• Location: Online

Curriculum

The certificate in emergency management consists of 18 credit hours of coursework.

• Core Courses:
  • PAF 160: How to Survive the 21st Century (SUST) - 3 Credit Hours, Minimum Grade: C
  • PAF 261: Hazards and Risk Management - 3 Credit Hours, Minimum Grade: C
  • PAF 360: Emergency Management I - 3 Credit Hours, Minimum Grade: C
  • PAF 362: Biosecurity and Biodefense - 3 Credit Hours, Minimum Grade: C
  • PAF 424: Emergency Management II - 3 Credit Hours, Minimum Grade: C
  • PAF 461: Homeland Security - 3 Credit Hours, Minimum Grade: C

Enrollment Requirements

Students must be accepted to the U.S. Naval Community College to be admitted to this program.

Attend Online

ASU Online offers this program in an online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year.

Career Opportunities

Graduates are prepared for careers in emergency management, community resilience, disaster recovery, and risk prevention at the local, state, and federal levels.