Frequently Asked Questions

What Kind of Program Is It?

Walden University's M.S. in Emergency Management program with a specialization in Terrorism and Emergency Management provides an education in public safety, emergency response, and disaster management while focusing on antiterrorism policies, trauma management, and emergency preparedness. In the specialization courses, you will study social justice principles, public health issues, stress management, trauma theories, and risk assessment methods in addition to bioterrorism and cybersecurity. The core curriculum addresses public safety processes, business management techniques, crisis planning and response procedures, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) practices, and research methods. In the capstone, you will have the opportunity to apply principles and concepts learned throughout the program to the development of an extensive research project.

What Are the Prerequisites?

You should hold a bachelor's degree and possibly have some current or recent experience in emergency response or disaster relief before pursuing the M.S. in Emergency Management degree with a specialization in Terrorism and Emergency Management. Applicants may need to complete additional requirements for some programs.

What Are the Course Requirements?

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

Once enrolled in Walden University's M.S. in Emergency Management program with a specialization in Terrorism and Emergency Management, you will need to earn 51 credits to be eligible for graduation. The curriculum includes 30 credits in core courses, 15 credits in the area of specialization, a five-credit capstone, and a one-credit foundation course. Courses are taken in the order shown below.

M.S. in Emergency Management with a specialization in Terrorism and Emergency Management 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
• Public Policy Implications of Terrorism Legislation and Policies
• Disaster, Crisis, and Trauma
• Terrorism: A Systematic Approach for Emergency Preparedness
• Capstone Seminar

What Could I Do After I Graduate?

Career Opportunities

After completing Walden University's M.S. in Emergency Management program with a specialization in Terrorism and Emergency Management, you could assume leadership roles in the public, private, or nonprofit sectors. You could seek directorial or administrative positions in state or federal law enforcement agencies, nonprofit humanitarian organizations, corporate safety departments, community centers, private security firms, or emergency response companies. Positions you could pursue include:

• Public safety director
• Disaster relief director
• Public policy analyst
• Senior counterintelligence officer

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.