Certificate Overview
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The Graduate Certificate in Emergency Management was developed by applied practitioners and instructors in the field of homeland security and emergency management. The 12-credit certificate provides for the application of science, technology, planning, management, and leadership in all the phases of emergency management in the event of natural disasters, terrorist attacks, and other large-scale emergencies at the federal, state, local, and private sector levels. The program is offered entirely online.
Credit Distribution
The Graduate Certificate in Emergency Management requires:
| EDM-500 | Principles of Emergency Management | 3 |
| EDM-610 | Legal/Policy/Regulatory Issues in Emergency Management | 3 |
| EDM-620 | Hazard Mitigation and Preparedness Strategies | 3 |
| EDM-630 | All-Hazards Response and Recovery Planning | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 12