Department website: https://www.atu.edu/emhs
The Master of Science in Emergency Management and Homeland Security (EMHS) provides a specialized curriculum for current EMHS professionals, those seeking to enter the field, and individuals planning to pursue a doctorate. The program integrates the latest research and practical applications, covering emerging technologies, as well as social, political, legal, ethical, and leadership dimensions of emergency management and homeland security. Graduates are prepared to meet the growing demand for skilled EMHS professionals in the private sector, education, non-governmental organizations, and government agencies at the local, state, national, and international levels.
The goals of the Emergency Management and Homeland Security program include:
- Demonstrating mastery in emergency management and homeland security by effectively bridging theory and practice.
- Empowering students to become world-changers by equipping them with the education, critical thinking, and experience needed as scholars and practitioners in emergency management and homeland security.
This program may be completed online.
Unconditional Admission
Students are eligible to apply for unconditional admission to the Master of Science degree program in Emergency Management and Homeland Security (EMHS) if they meet all of the following requirements.
- Applicants must meet the admission requirements for the Graduate College.
- Applicants must meet a minimum undergraduate cumulative GPA of 2.70 or a 3.0 GPA in the last 30 hours.
- Applicants must provide a statement of intent which addresses career goals, interests in graduate education, emergency management, and research interests. (300 word minimum).
- Applicants must provide a resume or vitae.
- Approval from the Program Director.
Conditional Admission
Applicants who fail to meet the minimum requirements for admission have the opportunity for conditional admission if applicant meets the minimum graduate admission standards and upon a successful appeal to the program director. Students admitted under a conditional status must earn a cumulative 3.0 GPA on the first twelve (12) graduate hours in the program.
Students who complete the program:
- will be able to effectively apply emergency management principles, critical thinking skills, and ethical considerations while continually expanding their knowledge in alignment with the established body of knowledge.
- will possess a comprehensive skill set encompassing scientific literacy, geographic literacy, sociocultural literacy, technological literacy, and systems literacy, enabling them to effectively and adaptively address complex emergency situations.
- will have developed strong relationship-building skills and competencies in disaster risk management, community engagement, governance and civics, and leadership, enabling them to foster effective partnerships, lead diverse teams, and enhance community resilience in emergency situations.
For program assessment visit: https://www.atu.edu/assessment/program_assessment.php
