Program Overview

Introduction to the Fire and Emergency Management Administration Program

The Fire and Emergency Management Administration program at Oklahoma State University is one of the oldest in the nation, providing students with a superior academic experience in preparing professionals for leadership positions in critical service professions.

Program Details

Department and College

The program is offered by the Department of Fire and Emergency Management within the College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology.

Degree Offered

The degree offered is a Doctor of Philosophy in Fire and Emergency Management Administration.

Specialty Area(s)

The program focuses on Fire and Emergency Management Administration Courses.

Academic Common Market

Residents of Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, South Carolina, and Texas may qualify for in-state tuition for this program through the Academic Common Market.

Format

The program is offered online, providing a flexible alternative to traditional on-campus courses. Regular semester classes are taught live using Zoom one night per week per class. Courses taught online are of identical quality and instruction as those taught in traditional classrooms.

Curriculum

The PhD program in Fire and Emergency Management Administration is a 60 credit hour blended program consisting of:

• 15 hours of core courses
• 12 hours of research tools
• 18 hours of electives
• 15 hours of dissertation An additional nine hours of courses are required in either a fire service administration track or an emergency management administration track.

Highlights

The program covers a range of topics, including:

• Public policy
• Strategic administration
• Organizational management
• Human dimensions of disaster
• Leadership
• Counter terrorism

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the program are able to:

• Conduct research and critically analyze problems in the fire and emergency management fields
• Demonstrate effective written communication skills
• Demonstrate mastery of substantive theories in and knowledge of fire and emergency management administration and of its application to practical problems and issues in the field

Admissions

The PhD in Fire and Emergency Management Administration program is designed for those who are currently serving or aspire to serve as managers or administrators in the fire service, emergency management, emergency medical services, law enforcement, or homeland security. Admission requirements include an application deadline of March 15.

Cost

Oklahoma State University offers an affordable single rate for graduate students in online degree and certificate programs. Cost details are available for in-state and out-of-state online graduate students. Scholarships and financial aid options are also available.