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Alphabetical Listing of Emergency Management, Homeland Security, and International Disaster
Management and Humanitarian Assistance, and Related Higher Education Programs in the US
Last Modified: October 31, 2008
Listing of Emergency Management Higher Education Programs (159)
1. Adelphi University of Long Island – Graduate Emergency Management Certificate
2. American Public University System – Emergency/Disaster Mgmt. Masters;
3. American Public University System - BA in Emergency and Disaster Management Graduate
Certificate
4. Andrews University, Berrien Springs MI – Emergency Preparedness BA-level Focus Area
5. Anna Maria College – Master
6. Arizona State University – East – Bachelor Degree
7. Arizona State University - Master’s degree
8. Arkansas Tech University – Bachelor Degree in Emergency Administration and Management
9. Auburn University Emergency Management for Government & Private Sector Certificate
10. Barton County Community College, KS – AAS & Certificate in EM with HS Focus-Area
11. Benedictine University, IL – MPH Disaster Management Concentration & Certificate
12. Boston University, Metropolitan College – Masters in Emergency and Organization Continuity
Management; Graduate Certificate/Specialization in Emergency Mgmt and Business Continuity
13. Bucks county Community College, PA – Emergency Management Associate
14. Caldwell Community College, NC – Associate
15. California State University, Long Beach – Master
16. California University of Pennsylvania – Bachelor Degree
17. Capella University, MN – Master/PhD
18. Capital Community College, Hartford CN – EM Certificate
19. Casper Community College, WY – Emergency Management Certificate
20. Casper Community College, WY – Emergency Management Associate Degree
21. Casa Loma College – AAS in Trans-Disciplinary EM
22. Casa Loma - Emergency Management Certificate Program
23. Central Georgia Technical College, Macon – Emergency Mgmt Associate Degree & Diploma
24. Central Missouri State University – BS in Crisis and Emergency Management
25. Clackamas Community College – Associate
26. Cleveland State University – Business Continuity & Emergency Planning Certificate
27. Clover Park Technical College, Lakewood, WA – Applied Technology in EM AD
28. College of Lake County, IL – AD-level Emergency Management Certificate
29. Coastline Community College – Certificate in Emergency Management
30. Columbus State Community College, OH – Emergency Management Certificate
31. Community College of Rhode Island – Emergency Management Certificate
32. Community College of Southern Nevada – Emergency Management Associate Degree
33. Delaware County Community College, Media, PA – Emergency Mgmt. AD & Concentration
34. Delaware Technical and Community College – Associate Degree
35. Delgado Community College, New Orleans – Certificate of Technical Studies in HS & EM
36. Durham Technical Community College – AAS in Emer. Preparedness Technology
37. East Tennessee State College–Interdisciplinary Emer./Disaster Response Management Minor
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38. Eastern Michigan University – Concentration (Minor) in EM within Public Safety
Administration BS, and Emergency Management Concentration within Liberal Studies Masters
39. Elmira College – Master of Science in Emergency Management
40. Empire State College, NY – Bachelor Degree Level Concentration in Emergency Management
41. Erie Community College, Buffalo NY – Associate of Applied Science in Emergency Mgmt.
42. Fairleigh Dickinson University – Undergraduate Certificates in EM and Terrorism
43. Florida A&M University BA Concentration/Minor in Emergency Management
44. Florida Atlantic University – Graduate MBA Crisis Management Concentration
45. Florida State University – EM Track & Certificate within Interdisciplinary Social Sciences BA
46. Florida State University – Emergency Management Specialization & Certificate within MPA
47. Frederick Community College, MD - Emergency Management AD and Certificate
48. Frontier Community College – Emergency/Disaster Services Technology Certificate
49. Gaston College - Emergency Preparedness Technology Associate of Applied Science
50. George Washington Univ.-Doctor of Science Concentration in Crisis, Emergency/Risk Mgmt
51. George Washington University–Masters of Science in Engineering Management and Systems
Engineering with a Concentration in Crisis, Emergency and Risk Management and Graduate
Certificate in Homeland Security Emergency Preparedness and Response
52. Georgia State University – MPA EM Concentration and Certificate
53. Georgia State University (jointly with Georgia Tech) – Doctoral Specialization
54. Grand Canyon University – BS in Emergency Management
55. Hennepin Technical College, MN – Emergency Management Associate Degree & Certificate
56. Hesston College, Hesston, KS – Disaster Management Associate Degree and Certificate
57. Indian River Community College, FL – Emergency Management Certificate
58. Indiana University, Kokomo – Homeland Security and Emergency Management Certificate
59. Jacksonville State University, Alabama – BS and Certificate in Emergency Management
60. Jacksonville State University, Alabama – MPA with Emer.Mgmt. Concentration
61. John Jay College, City University of NY – Emergency Management Concentration, within either
the Masters of Public Administration or the Masters in Protection Management
62. Kankakee Community College, IL – Emergency Management Specialist AAS
63. Kean University, NJ – Graduate-Level Emergency Management Certificate
64. Keene State College, Keene, NH – Safety and Emergency Management Certificate
65. Lakeland Community College, EM Planning and Administration AD & Certificate
66. Lakeshore Technical College – Associate Degree in Emergency Management
67. Lamar Institute of Technology, Beaumont TX – Emergency Management Certificate
68. Loma Linda University – Emergency Preparedness and Response
69. Louisiana State University – Minor in Disaster Science and Management
70. Louisiana State University – MA Concentration, Disaster Science and Mgmt.
71. Louisiana State University – Ph.D. Concentration, Disaster Science and Mgmt.
72. Lynn University – Master of Science in Emergency Planning and Administration & Certificate
73. Massachusetts Maritime Academy – Bachelor of Science in Emergency Management
74. Meridian Community College, MS – AD in Emer.Mgmt. & Communications Technology
75. Metropolitan College of New York – MPA in Emergency and Disaster Management
76. Metropolitan Community College, NB – Emergency Management Certificate
77. Millersville University – Minor in Environmental Hazards and Emergency Management
78. Millersville University – Masters in Emergency Management
79. Montgomery County Community College, PA–EM & Planning Applied AD; Certificate
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80. Nash Community College, NC – Emergency Preparedness Technology Associate Degree
81. National American University – EM Emphasis, Bachelor Degree in Applied Management
82. National College of Business and Technology, Puerto Rico – Associate
83. New River Community and Technical College, WV – Associate of Applied Arts Emergency
Management
84. New York University – Business Continuity/Crisis Management non-academic credit Certificate
85. Niagara County Community College, NY – Emer. Mgmt. Applied Science Associate Degree
86. North Carolina Central University, NC – Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice with Homeland
Security Concentration
87. North Dakota State University – BA Major and Minor in Emergency Management
88. North Dakota State University – Masters Degree in Emergency Management
89. North Dakota State University – Doctorate in Emergency Management
90. Norwich University – MS in Business Continuity Mgmt
91. Okaloosa-Walton College – Associate of Applied Science in Emergency Administration and
Management
92. Oklahoma State University, Department of Political Science – Master
93. Olivet Nazarene University - MS in Nursing: Emergency Preparedness Disaster Readiness Track
94. Onondaga Community College, Syracuse, NY – AAS in Emergency Management
95. Park University, Kansas City, MO –Disaster and Emer.Mgmt. Concentration, MPA Program
96. Pikes Peak Community College, CO – Homeland Security and Emergency Management
Certificate Program
97. Pikes Peak Community College, CO – Homeland Security and Emergency Management
Associate of Applied Science
98. Purdue University, Calumet Campus – Emergency Management Certificate
99. Red Rocks Community College –Certificate in Emergency Mgmt and Planning
100.
Red Rocks Community College – Associate Degree in Emer.Mgmt. and Planning
101.
Rivier College – Certificate in Homeland Security/Emergency and Disaster Management
102.
Rochester Institute of Technology – Certificate
103.
San Antonio College – Associate of Applied Science in Emergency Management Degree
104.
St. Petersburg College – Emergency Administration and Management Certificate.
105.
St. Petersburg College – Emergency Administration and Management Associate in
Science
106.
St. Petersburg College – Emergency Administration and Management Certificate & BA
Track
107.
St. Xavier University, IL – Certificate in Disaster Preparedness and Management
108.
Savannah State University – Bachelors in EM and HS
109.
State University of New York, Canton – BT in Emergency and Crisis Management
110.
Tennessee Southwest Community College – Homeland Security Certificate
111.
Texas A & M University – Urban Planning Masters Certificate in Environmental Hazards
Mgmt.
112.
Texas A & M University – Doctoral Urban and Regional Science Certificate in
Environmental Hazards Management
113.
Thomas Edison State College – Associate Degree
114.
Thomas Edison State College - Bachelor Degree in EM
115.
Touro University International – Graduate and Undergraduate Certificates and
Concentrations in Emergency and Disaster Management
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116.
Westfield State College, Massachusetts – Graduate Homeland Security Certificate
117.
Ulster Community College (SUNY) – Associate of Applied Science in Emergency
Mgmt.
118.
Union College –International Rescue & Relief.
119.
University of Akron – Bachelor
120.
University of Central Florida – Undergraduate Minor and Grad Cert in EM.
121.
University of Colorado at Denver – Graduate Certificate in EM Policy & Planning
122.
University of Delaware – Doctoral Degree in Environmental and Energy Policy with a
Concentration in Disaster and Public Policy
123.
University of Delaware – Masters in Environmental and Energy Policy Concentration in
Disaster and Public Policy
124.
University of Findlay, OH – Masters in Environmental Safety and Health Management
with Emphasis in Emergency and Disaster Management; also stand-alone graduate EM
Certificate
125.
University of Florida – EM Concentration within BS in Fire and Emergency Services
126.
University of Florida – EM Concentration within MS in Fire and Emergency Services
127.
University of Hawaii, West O’ahu – Disaster Preparedness and Emer.Mgmt. Certificate
128.
University of Idaho, Idaho Falls – Emergency Planning and Management Certificate
129.
University of Illinois, Chicago – EM Certificate
130.
University of Maryland Baltimore County – Certificate of Emergency Management
131.
University of Maryland University College – Bachelor Degrees in EM BA and HS BA
132.
University of Nevada, Las Vegas – Executive Masters in Crisis and Emergency Mgmt.
133.
University of New Orleans – Emergency Mgmt. Track, Master of Public Administration
134.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill – Graduate Certificate in Community
Preparedness and Disaster Management, Business Continuity, and Homeland Security
135.
University of North Carolina-Pembroke – EM Concentration, Masters of Public Admin
136.
University of North Texas – BA Degree in EM Administration & Planning & Certificate
137.
University of North Texas – EM Administration & Planning Concentration within MPA
138.
University of Pittsburgh – Graduate Minor in Civil Security and Disaster Management
139.
University of Richmond – Bachelor Degree,
140.
University of Richmond – Associate Degree & Certificate
141.
University of Richmond – Master Degree
142.
University of South Florida, Tampa – Graduate Disaster Management Certificate
143.
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga – Bachelor – Level Concentration
144.
University of Tennessee – Knoxville – Masters Concentration
145.
University of Washington – Masters Emphasis Area
146.
University of West Florida – Grad Certificate in EM Public Health
147.
University of West Florida – Undergraduate Certificate in Readiness & Response PH
148.
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay – Emer. Mgmt., Planning & Admin. Certificate
149.
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay – Bachelors with Emergency Management Emphasis
150.
University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh – Bachelor of Applied Science Studies/Fire and
Emergency Response Management
151.
Upper Iowa University, Fayette – Bachelor of Science in Emergency and Disaster Mgmt.
152.
Vincennes University – Associate of Science in Emergency Management & Planning
153.
Virginia Commonwealth University – BA in Homeland Security and Emergency Prep.
154.
Wayne Community College, NC – AAS in Emergency Preparedness Technology
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West Texas A&M University – Bachelor of Applied Arts & Sciences in EM Admin.
Western Carolina University – BS in Emergency Management
Western Illinois University – Emergency Management Bachelor Degree Level Program
Western Washington University – Certificate in Emergency Management
Western Washington University –BA Level Concentrations/Minors Subsection
Listing of US Homeland Security/Defense and Terrorism Higher Education Programs (63)
1. American Public University System, WV – HS BA, AD & Grad Certificates, AD Concentra.
2. Austin Peay State University, Fort Campbell, TN – Criminal Justice BS, Concentration in HS
3. California University of Pennsylvania – Homeland Security Certificate and Grad Track
4. Community College of Denver–Public Safety Mgmt AD (Homeland Security Specialization)
5. Corinthian Colleges, Inc. @ Florida Metropolitan University campuses – HS BA and AD
6. Cumberland County College, NJ – Homeland Security Certificate
7. Curry College – Certificate in Homeland Security
8. Delgado Community College, New Orleans – Certificate of Technical Studies in HS & EM
9. East Carolina University – Graduate Certificate and Minor in Security Studies
10. Excelsior College, NY – Homeland Security Emphasis, Criminal Justice BA
11. Fairleigh Dickinson University, NJ – Security and Terrorism Studies Program
12. Fairmont State Community & Technical College, WV – Homeland Security AAS Degree
13. George Mason University, Manassas, VA–Bio-Defense Certificates & Graduate Degrees
14. George Washington University, DC – Grad Certificate in HS Emergency Preparedness and
Response
15. Grantham University – On-Line Criminal Justice BS with Homeland Security Specialty
16. Herzing College, Homewood AL –Homeland Security & Public Safety BS
17. Indiana University, Kokomo – Homeland Security and Emergency Management Certificate
18. Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana PA – WMD Disaster Response BS & MS
19. Iowa Central Community College, Homeland Security Training Center
20. Johns Hopkins University – Masters of Government HS Concentration and HS Certificate
21. Kaplan College Online – Terrorism and National Security Mgmt. Certificate, AD/BA levels
22. Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids, IO: Terrorist Agent Control Technology
Certificate
23. Lamar Institute of Technology, Beaumont, TX – Homeland Security AAS & Certificate
24. Long Island University, Southampton College –Homeland Security Mgmt Advanced Certificate
and MS in Homeland Security Management
25. Louisiana State Univ., National Center for Biomedical Research/Training – terrorism response
training.
26. Michigan State University – Certificate in Homeland Security Studies
27. Monroe Community College, Rochester NY – Homeland Security Credit/Non-Credit Program
28. Mountain State University, Beckley, WV – Homeland Security BS Concentration
29. National Graduate School, Cape Cod, MA – Homeland Security Certificate
30. National University, La Jolla, CA – BS in Domestic Security Management
31. Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, CA – Homeland Security Program
32. Northcentral University, Prescott AZ –Business Admin. PhD., Homeland Security Specialization
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33. Northeastern State University, OK – Homeland Security Criminal Justice BS Option and Minor
34. Northern Virginia Community College, Manassas, VA – HS Operations Specialist Certificate
35. Nova Southeastern University, FL – HS and Anti-Terrorism Preparedness MA & Certificate
36. Ohio Dominican University – Homeland Security Certificate
37. Ohio State University Minor and Major in Security and Intelligence, International Affairs Pgm.
38. Pennsylvania State Univ., Fayette Center for Community & Public Safety--HS Certificate
39. Pennsylvania State Univ., College of Medicine – Bioterrorism Preparedness Graduate Certificate
40. Pikes Peak Community College, CO – HS & EM Associate of Applied Science/Certificate
41. Post University, Waterbury, CT – Homeland Security Certificate Program
42. Rochester Institute of Technology – Professional Studies MS, Counterterrorism Concentration
43. Saint Louis University, MO – Graduate Certificate in Biosecurity
44. Savannah State University – Bachelors in EM and HS
45. Sonoma College, SF and Petaluma, CA – HS AAS Degree and HS Certificate
46. Southwestern College, Wichita, KS – Security Management BA and Certificate
47. Texas A&M University, College Station – Graduate/Undergrad Homeland Security Certificates
48. Thomas Edison State College, NJ – Online Graduate Certificate in Homeland Security
49. Tiffin University, OH – Criminal Justice Masters, Homeland Security Admin. Concentration
50. University of Cincinnati/Clermont College – Homeland Security Certificate
51. University of Colorado-Colorado Springs – Homeland Security & Homeland Defense Program
52. University of Connecticut – Master of Professional Studies in Homeland Security Leadership
53. University of Denver – Graduate Certificate in Homeland Security
54. University of Findlay, OH – Terrorism Preparedness Training Courses
55. University of Maryland University College – Bachelor in Homeland Security
56. University of Massachusetts-Lowell – Security Management & Homeland Security Certificate
57. University of New Haven, CT – MS /Certificate in National Security
58. University of Richmond, VA – Undergrad/Post-Baccalaureate Applied Studies HD Certificates
59. University of South Florida – Graduate Certificate in Homeland Security
60. University of Washington – Masters in Strategic Planning for Critical Infrastructures
61. Upper Iowa University – Graduate Homeland Security Emphasis Area
62. Virginia Commonwealth University – BA in Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness
63. Wyoming Community College System –System-wide Homeland Security AS Degree
Listing of US International Disaster Relief/Humanitarian Assistance Programs (10):
1. Andrews University, Michigan – International Emergency Management Track
2. Boston University, School of Public Health – Managing Disasters and Complex Humanitarian
Emergencies Certificate Program
3. Johns Hopkins Univ. – Center for International Emergency, Disaster and Refugee Studies
4. Harvard School of Public Health & MIT – Humanitarian Studies & Field Practice
5. Tufts University, MA – Master of Arts in Humanitarian Assistance
6. Tulane Univ., New Orleans –Specialization in Complex Emergencies and Disaster Mgmt.
7. University of Hawaii, Manoa – Disaster Mgmt. and Humanitarian Assistance Certificate
8. University of South Florida, Tampa, Center for Disaster Mgmt. & Humanitarian Assistance –
Graduate Disaster Management Certificate
9. University of Wisconsin – Disaster Management and Humanitarian Assistance Diploma
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10. Union College, Lincoln, NE – International Disaster Relief/Humanitarian Assistance
Listing of Public Health, Medical and Related Programs (17):
1. George Washington University – Graduate Certificate in Emergency Management and Health,
and on-line Master, Bachelor and Certificate programs in Emergency Medical Services Mgmt.
2. Georgetown University Med School – MS in Bio-hazardous Threat Agents/Infectious Disease
3. Georgia State University – MPH, Health Management and Policy, Disaster Mgmt. Certificate
4. MCP Hahnemann University – BS in Emer. Med Services, MS, Emergency & Public Services
5. Pennsylvania State University, College of Medicine – Disaster Readiness Graduate Certificate
6. Philadelphia University – MS Disaster Medicine and Management
7. State University of New York at Stony Brook – Bachelor of Science in Health Science,
Concentration in Emergency and Disaster Management: Emergency Med Services Specialist
8. Touro University International – Master, Bachelor of Science and Certificate in Health Sciences
with Specialization in Emergency and Disaster Management
9. University of Alaska, Fairbanks – Associate Degree in Emergency Medical Services
10. University of Maryland-Baltimore County – Emergency Health Services Graduate Program
11. Univ. of North Dakota–Biochemical Organic Radiological Disaster Education Response System
12. University of Pittsburgh – Public Health Preparedness and Disaster Response Certificate
13. University of South Dakota – Track in Clinical/Disaster Psychology
14. University of South Florida, College of Public Health – Graduate Certificate in Disaster Mgmt.
15. University of West Florida – Grad Certificate in EM Public Health
16. University of West Florida – Undergraduate Certificate in Readiness & Response PH
17. Wright State University, School of Medicine, Community Preparedness MPH Concentration
Listing of Related Programs (22):
California University of Pennsylvania – BA in Geography with GIS and EM Concentration
Charter Oak State College – Public Safety Administration BS Concentration and Certificate
Cleveland State University – BA in Public Safety Management
Empire State College – Bachelor of Science with Specialization in Municipal Fire Admin.
Jackson State University – Masters Concentration in Hazardous Materials Management
Johns Hopkins University – Master of Science in Environmental Science
New York Institute of Technology – MS in Environmental Technology and Master of Science in
Energy Management with Concentrations and Certificates in Facility and Infrastructure Security
8. Prince William Sound Community College, Valdez, AK – Safety Management Concentration
9. Saint Edward’s University – Bachelor of Arts in Public Safety Management
10. Saint Joseph’s University – MS in Public Safety and in Environmental Protection/Safety Mgmt.
11. Scott Community College, Bettendorf, IO – Health, Safety & Environmental Technology Pgm.
12. Slippery Rock University – Bachelor of Science in Safety and Environmental Management
13. Southwestern College – Bachelor of Science in Security Management
14. Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute – Environmental Protection Specialist AAS/Certificate
15. Tarrant County College, Fort Worth, TX – Environmental Lab Technology and Hazardous
Materials Management Certificate Programs, Associate in Applied Science Degree
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16. University of Alaska, Fairbanks – Associate Degrees in Municipal Fire Control, Public Safety
and Wildland Fire Control, and Minor in Emergency Services
17. University of California Extension, Riverside –Applied Environmental Health/Safety Certificate
18. University of Maine, Fort Kent – Bachelor of Science in Rural Public Safety Administration
19. University of Tennessee, Knoxville – Masters in Safety Program
20. University of Texas at San Antonio – Computer Security and other related certificates
21. Walden University – Online Master and Doctorate in Public Administration with Specialization
in Emergency Response Policy and Coordination
22. Western Kentucky University – Floodplain Management Minor
Compiled By:
B. Wayne Blanchard, Ph.D., CEM
Higher Education Project Manager
Emergency Management Institute
National Emergency Training Center
FEMA/Department of Homeland Security
16825 S. Seton Avenue
Emmitsburg, Maryland 21727
wayne.blanchard@dhs.gov