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UMUC's Bachelor of Science in Emergency Management develops
the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed for leadership
in emergency management, with a focus on disaster prevention,
planning, preparedness, response, mitigation, and recovery.
The curriculum covers needs and issues, operations management,
planning and response, and terrorism. It is designed to provide
students with a global outlook, interpersonal skills, and
emergency management knowledge and skills. Students are prepared
for management positions in emergency management in government
and industry or for graduate study in emergency management,
homeland security or management and leadership. Coursework
may also fill requirements related to the National Fire Protection
Association Standard on Disaster/ Emergency Management and
Business Continuity Programs (1600), qualification as a Certified
Emergency Manager, and other professional association certifications.
Intended Program Outcomes
The student who graduates with a major in emergency management
will be able to
- Facilitate and support leadership and vision in emergency
management to administer successful programs, including
intergovernmental, interagency, and interdisciplinary outreach.
- Utilize informed decision making, calmness under stress,
goal orientation, teamwork, ethical behavior, professional
development, the integration of assets and resources, enhanced
technology, and communication to ensure effective administration
of emergency management related programs.
- Use clear and effective oral and written communication
strategies in concert with strong interpersonal, technology,
and social media skills to facilitate building collaborative
partnerships in emergency management.
- Identify risks and design responses, plans, training,
and exercises that coordinate public and private resources
to effectively encourage disaster prevention, improve emergency
response, enhance recovery, and effectively mitigate disasters.
Requirements
Applicants must have graduated from a regionally accredited
high school or have completed the General Educational Development
(GED) exams with a total score of at least 2250 and no individual
score less than 410.
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About University of Maryland University
College
A pioneer in adult and distance learning, University of Maryland
University College (UMUC) offered its first distance education
course 30 years ago. Today, more than 70,000 men and women
on six continents are pursuing their education goals at UMUC.
UMUC offers comprehensive, online student support services
including academic advising, student success programs, library
services, writing assistance, career services and technical
support.
With a simple application process and no SAT, GRE or GMAT
required for most programs, you can get started right away.
Accreditation
Accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the
Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and certified
by the State Council for Higher Education for Virginia. UMUC
is a constituent institution of the University System of Maryland.
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