Emergency Management Degree
Bachelor of Science
Degree Overview
Emergency Management professionals who are better equipped for disaster response benefit communities and will be able to lead in times of natural and manmade disasters. Bellevue University’s Bachelor of Science in Emergency Management degree will help you to make a difference by organizing disaster preparedness, management, and recovery. The in-class or online Emergency Management degree provides you with the in-depth knowledge you’ll need to pursue or advance a career in law enforcement, emergency services management, as a first responder, in public administration, or safety and security within both the public and private sectors.
Through our building-block approach, you will develop a comprehensive skill set and understand the critical cycle of emergency disaster management: Mitigation, Preparedness, Response and Recovery.
Guided by faculty with real-world experience, you will examine issues in emergency management such as:
- Natural and human-caused disasters
- Terrorism and counter-terrorism
- Command structure
- Risk assessment
- Policies and procedures
- Emergency planning and exercise design
- Legal issues
- Technology and communications
Bellevue University offers the Emergency Management degree online and on-campus as a cohort-based program, providing you with a flexible, convenient way to reach your goals in your chosen field. You'll advance course-by-course with a dynamic community of peers who share similar goals. Together you'll be exposed to a variety of perspectives and draw from the other participants’ diverse professional experiences.
Credit Hour Summary
Transfer eligible credits, or credits earned at Bellevue University*
37
General Ed. Credits
50
Elective Credits
36
Major Credits
123
Total Credits
*Consult with an admissions counselor or your student coach to determine your eligible credits, residency requirements, and to verify minimum graduation requirements for this degree.