Frequently Asked Questions

What Kind of Program Is It?

The curriculum of Walden University's M.S. in Emergency Management General Program is designed to develop the administrative, communication, and critical-thinking skills necessary for aspiring leaders in the emergency management field. Course topics include public safety concepts, emergency coordination strategies, risk assessment methods, crisis planning, response procedures, and public safety management techniques. You will also study federal policies relating to emergency preparation, response, and recovery as well as the operations of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). A final capstone course provides the opportunity to apply knowledge gained throughout the program to the creation of a project addressing needs in the areas of public administration or nonprofit management.

What Are the Prerequisites?

You should have earned a bachelor's degree prior to enrolling in the M.S. in Emergency Management General Program. A professional background in law enforcement, security, or a related area is helpful. 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. You must complete 46 credit hours to complete Walden University's M.S. in Emergency Management General Program. This total reflects 30 credits in core courses, 10 credits in electives, a five-credit capstone, and a one-credit foundation course. Electives are chosen from the M.S. in Emergency Management specializations, which include Criminal Justice, Homeland Security, Public Management and Leadership, and Terrorism.

M.S. in Emergency Management General Program

• 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
• Electives (select two courses)
• Capstone Seminar

What Could I Do After I Graduate?

Career Opportunities

As a graduate of Walden University's M.S. in Emergency Management General Program, you could qualify for executive or administrative positions in various professional settings. You could oversee the operations of corporate safety or security departments, government agencies, emergency response companies, nonprofit humanitarian organizations, or emergency management consulting firms. You could also seek an academic career in a college or university. Positions you could pursue include:

• Disaster relief director
• Public safety director
• Corporate safety manager
• Emergency services manager

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.