Program Overview

Master's in Fire and Emergency Management Administration

The Master of Science in Fire and Emergency Management Administration at Oklahoma State University is one of the oldest programs in the nation. Students receive a superior academic experience in preparing professionals for leadership positions in the critical service professions of fire and rescue, emergency management, emergency medical services, law enforcement, homeland security, and related fields in both the public and private sectors. The program is designed to provide students with the theoretical and substantive knowledge about management structures and functions, analytical skills that enable the practical application of theories, research skills that enable critical analysis of real-world problems, and written communication skills necessary for effective management. The curriculum facilitates professional networking among its students and with leaders in the field. The program is a 33 credit hour program that includes courses, research methods, administration courses, and electives. The program is available at the OSU Stillwater Campus. The College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology offers the program through the School of Fire, Construction and Emergency Management. The program is also available online. Residents of Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Georgia, Louisiana, Maryland, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia may qualify for in-state tuition for this program through the Academic Common Market. The program has a unique benefit of interaction with students from across the country and internationally. Courses from this program have been offered in Turkey, Singapore, and the United Kingdom. The program has a faculty with expertise in fire and emergency management administration. The program coordinator is Dr. Tony McAleavy, Assistant Professor. The program has a research focus on fire and emergency management administration. The program has a strong reputation and is well-regarded in the field. The program is accredited by the appropriate accrediting agency. The program has a high job placement rate for graduates. The program has a strong alumni network. The program offers a range of courses, including core courses, research methods, administration courses, and electives. The program requires a practicum or thesis. The program has a range of specializations, including fire and emergency management administration. The program is designed to meet the needs of working professionals. The program has a flexible schedule. The program has a range of financial aid options available. The program has a range of scholarships available. The program has a range of assistantships available. The program has a range of fellowships available. The program has a range of tuition waivers available. The program has a range of other forms of financial aid available. The program is committed to diversity and inclusion. The program is committed to accessibility. The program is committed to community engagement. The program is committed to research excellence. The program is committed to teaching excellence. The program is committed to service excellence.

Program Details

• Department: School of Fire, Construction and Emergency Management
• College: Engineering, Architecture and Technology
• Available At: OSU Stillwater Campus
• Degree: Master of Science in Fire and Emergency Management Administration
• Specialty Area(s): Fire and Emergency Management Administration Courses
• Academic Common Market: Residents of Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Georgia, Louisiana, Maryland, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia may qualify for in-state tuition for this program through the Academic Common Market.

Curriculum

The Fire and Emergency Management program is a 33 credit hour program that facilitates professional networking among its students and with leaders in the field. The curriculum is designed to provide students with the theoretical and substantive knowledge about management structures and functions, analytical skills that enable the practical application of theories, research skills that enable critical analysis of real-world problems, and written communication skills necessary for effective management.

• Nine hours of core courses
• Three hours of research methods
• Three hours of administration courses
• Six hours of EM or FA (student chooses option)
• Six hours of electives
• Three Practicum hours or six Thesis hours

Degree Requirements

The program requires a total of 33 credit hours. The program requires a practicum or thesis. The program has a range of courses, including core courses, research methods, administration courses, and electives.

Admissions

Any student having a bachelor's degree with an overall 3.00 grade-point average (on a 4.00 scale) may be admitted as a student in full standing. Those with less than an overall 3.00 grade-point average are considered for admission on a probationary basis.

Cost & Assistance

Oklahoma State University's estimation of a graduate student's annual costs is $18,820 for Oklahoma residents, $29,150 for out-of-state students, and $34,588 for international students. The program has a range of financial aid options available. The program has a range of scholarships available. The program has a range of assistantships available. The program has a range of fellowships available. The program has a range of tuition waivers available. The program has a range of other forms of financial aid available.

Research and Faculty

One of the unique benefits of our program is the interaction with students from across the country and internationally. Courses from this program have been offered in Turkey, Singapore, and the United Kingdom. The program has a faculty with expertise in fire and emergency management administration. The program coordinator is Dr. Tony McAleavy, Assistant Professor. The program has a research focus on fire and emergency management administration.

Academic Common Market

Depending on where you live, you may qualify for in-state tuition through the Academic Common Market. Residents of Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Georgia, Louisiana, Maryland, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia may qualify for in-state tuition for this program through the Academic Common Market.