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Emergency Management

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The certificate in Emergency Management provides an in-depth understanding of the challenges and policies involved with all-hazards, all-threats emergency response and planning.

Boston
Location
Full-Time
Part-Time
Commitment
1-2 Years
Duration
Online
Program Format
Overview

Evaluating crisis planning strategies and real-world scenarios using national frameworks such as the National Incident Management System and National Response System, students will understand and apply the roles and responsibilities of leaders at all levels of government, business, community and organization. Scenario-based approaches, case studies, and analyzing real-world incidents throughout the phases of response will include current and emerging threats, both man-made and natural and the principles of critical infrastructure protection. Technology tools such as GIS are incorporated with communication, risk management and disaster response scenarios, enabling students to apply critical thinking skills and Homeland Security and Emergency Management principles to real-world contingencies.

Certificate course credits are transferable to master’s degree in Homeland Security.

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Unique Features

  • Credits transferrable toward MA in Homeland Security
  • Program is designed to fulfill a portion of the education and training needed for students to certify under the Certified Emergency Manager (or lower AEM) program, the U.S. industry standard certification program for professional emergency managers
  • Online program allows for flexible and enhanced learning for professionals already in the field
  • Collaboration with Homeland Security Centers and Institutes

Program Objectives

  • Assess and implement response and planning mechanisms for emergency management across the sectors of government and business communities.
  • Understand and evaluate the U.S. emergency management system, including how communities mitigate against, respond to, and recover from all disaster events as well as the U.S. involvement for international disaster response contingencies.
  • Analyze, critique, and develop planning strategies based on existing real-world contingencies using Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) guidelines for U.S. protection and resilience for communities and organizations.
  • Understand and evaluate the roles and authorities of federal, state, and local agencies as well as emergency management and disaster response while developing ways to positively advance security in partnership with the many levels of authority responsible to include private sector operations.
  • Assess the threats, risks, and vulnerabilities of communities, infrastructure, and organizations, while planning for and developing strategic assessments for all-hazards, all-threats scenarios within the National Preparedness System.
  • Evaluate crises and develop a systematic response to critical incidents using emergency management planning and preparedness strategies in relation to national emergency management guidelines.
  • Conduct real-world actionable planning and strategy development through an all-hazards approach in the phases of emergency management, including planning, response, recovery, and mitigation measures.

Career Outcomes

Emergency Management at the federal, state and local levels.

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Program Costs

$14.7K *
Tuition

Finance Your Education We offer a variety of resources, including scholarships and assistantships.

How to Apply Learn more about the application process and requirements.

Requirements

  • Online application
  • Statement of purpose (500–1000 words): identifies your educational goals and expectations of the program; please be aware that the University's academic policy on plagiarism applies to your statement of purpose
  • Professional resume
  • Unofficial undergraduate transcripts (Official transcripts required at the time of admission)
  • English Language Proficiency Proof: students for whom English is not their primary language must submit one of the following:
    • Official associate or bachelor's degree transcript from an accredited college or university in the U.S, stating degree conferral and date
    • TOEFL, IELTS, or NU Global Exam scores

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Admissions Dates

Our admissions process operates on a rolling basis, however we do recommend following the application guidelines below to ensure you can begin during your desired start term.

Summer 2018
Fall 2018
Winter 2019
Start Date: Recommended Admissions Deadline:
July 9 June 29
Start Date: Recommended Admissions Deadline:
September 17 September 7
October 29 October 19
Start Date: Recommended Admissions Deadline:
January 7 December 21
February 19 February 8
Curriculum

General Requirements

Graduate Certificate in Emergency Management General Requirements

HLS 6060 - Strategic Planning and Budgeting 
3.00 
HLS 6070 - Emergency Management and Geographic Information Systems 
3.00 
HLS 6080 - Continuity of Operations and Planning 
3.00 
HLS 6150 - Essentials of Emergency Management 
3.00 - 0.00 
HLS 6155 - Critical Infrastructure, Security, and Emergency Management 
3.00 - 0.00 
HLS 6160 - Advanced Emergency Management 
3.00 - 0.00 
HLS 6170 - Emergency Management Capstone 
3.00 - 0.00 
 

Experiential Learning

Northeastern's signature experiential learning model combines academics with professional practice to help students acquire relevant, real-world skills they can apply to their desired industry. Each program offers its own unique experiential learning opportunities, but they might include:

  • Experiential Learning at Work — Working professionals collaborate with their employer to develop a project that addresses a key business need their company has in an area they want familiarity with.
  • Experiential Network (XN) — Students work virtually with a sponsoring organization on a short-term project over a six-week period.
  • Full-Time Co-op Opportunities — Students on co-op work in a paid position in their field of study for three to six months.
Faculty

Our Faculty

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Tiffany Danko

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