Frequently Asked Questions

What Kind of Program Is It?

Walden University's M.S. in Emergency Management program with a specialization in Criminal Justice combines a core education in public safety, emergency planning, and disaster response with coursework addressing trends and issues in terrorism, cybercrimes, and other criminal activities. Topics covered in criminal justice courses include law enforcement technologies, techniques and tools used to fight cybercrime, risk assessment methods, emergency response and preparation strategies, leadership theories, and antiterrorism policies. Core coursework addresses public safety concepts, crisis planning, business management techniques, risk management, disaster response and recovery methods, emergency management theories, and research methods.

What Are the Prerequisites?

You should have an academic and professional background in criminal justice before enrolling in Walden University's M.S. in Emergency Management program with a specialization in Criminal Justice. A bachelor's degree is required. Applicants may need to complete additional requirements for some programs.

What Are the Program Requirements?

Degree program curriculum and credits are subject to change. Contact Walden University for the most current information before enrolling in a program.

As a student of Walden University's M.S. in Emergency Management program with a specialization in Criminal Justice, you will be required to complete a total of 51 credits. This credit total includes 30 credits in core courses, 15 credits in specialization classes, a five-credit capstone, and a one-credit foundation course. Two courses are taken in each of the program's first five quarters, with the capstone taken in the final quarter. Courses are taken sequentially as shown below.

M.S. in Emergency Management with a specialization in Criminal Justice Requirements

• Foundations for Graduate Study
• Public Safety Issues
• Critical Issues in Emergency Management
• Managing Public Safety Organizations
• Applied Research and Evaluation Methods
• Risk Assessment, Preparedness, and Hazard Mitigation
• Disaster Response and Recovery
• Technological Solutions and 21st-Century Crime
• Terrorism: A Systemic Approach for Emergency Preparedness
• Critical Incident Leadership and Planning
• Capstone Seminar

What Could I Do After I Graduate?

Career Opportunities

Completion of Walden University's M.S. in Emergency Management with a specialization in Criminal Justice generally qualifies graduates to seek leadership positions in government law enforcement agencies, police departments, private security firms, or emergency response companies. A master's degree could also lead to an academic career in a college or university. Positions you could pursue include:

• Police captain
• Criminologist
• Cyber security analyst
• Law enforcement agency director

Career options may require additional experience, training, or other factors beyond the successful completion of this degree program.

Find information on costs, occupation types, completion rates, and median loan debt for this program at http://waldendisclosures.com.

Walden University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association, www.ncahlc.org.