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Master of Science in Emergency Management

Adult Academic Programs in University College

Plan of Study | Program Information

Prerequisites
Course# Course Title Credits
OPR 501 Computer Applications 3
OPR 507 Mathematics for Managers

3

Core Curriculum
UEM 501* Introduction to Emergency Management 3
UEM 503* Health Management in Times of Disaster 3
UEM 504* Organizational Planning and Response 3
UEM 530* Business Continuity
Prerequisite: UEM 501
3
UEM 540* Emergency Management Law and Ethics
Prerequisite: UEM 501
3
UEM 680 Research in Emergency and Disaster Management
Prerequisites: UEM 501, UEM 670
3
UEM 561 Management Theory and Organizational Behaviour 3
UEM 573 Management Information Systems
Prerequisites: OPR 501, OPR 507
3
OPR 670 Statistical Methods
Prerequisites: OPR 501, OPR 507
3
OPR 666 Leadership and Innovation in Complex Systems
Prerequisite:OPR 561

3

Students choose one of the following three tracks:
Environmental Track
ENV 590 Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response
Prerequisites: UEM 501, UEM 504
3
ENV 590 Geohazards
Prerequisites: UEM 501, UEM 504
3
Health Track
NUR 693 Epidemic and Pandemic Planning and Response
Prerequisites: UEM 501, UEM 503
3
NUR 613 Special Needs of Vulnerable Groups During Disasters
Prerequisites: UEM 501, UEM 503
3
Government Track
UEM 602 Public Policy Administration in Emergency Management
Prerequisites: UEM 501, UEM 504
3
UEM 603 Securing the Homeland
Prerequisites: UEM 501, UEM 504

3

Capstone
UEM 750 Emergency Management Capstone Project and Presentation
Prerequisites: All core curriculum. 680 courses may be co-requisites.
3

Notes:
- The Emergency Management Master of Science Degree Program consists of 39 credits.
- The program can be completed in a full-time (2 years) or part-time (3 years) format.
- Courses marked with * comprise the 15-credit Graduate Certificate Program.

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Adelphi University
Garden City, NY 11530


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