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Graduate Certificate |
Recent events have demonstrated the importance of emergency preparedness for professionals in business, insurance, health care, travel and tourism, education and public service. To meet the critical need for trained professionals who can respond effectively to emergency situations, University College offers an interdisciplinary graduate certificate in Emergency Management.This 18-credit program consists of six courses that maximize the extensive resources of the Schools of Business, Nursing, Social Work, the Derner Institute of Advanced Psychological Studies, and the College of Arts of Sciences.
Degree Overview
Emergency services organizations are a critical part of our society. Response to, and protection from, fire, hazardous materials, public safety threats, and other emergencies are crucial to the public welfare. The management and leadership of public safety personnel, whether in law enforcement, fire service, emergency medical services, emergency telecommunications, or corrections, are vital to the success of an organization in carrying out its mission of protecting and serving the public.
This is a six course, 18 credit, Graduate Certificate program that can be completed within one year. The plan of study includes four required core courses, a choice of two other emergency management courses, and finishing with a summary capstone course.
Who Should Apply
Students who are interested in careers in emergency service administration and management should apply. This could include firefighters, police officers, military officers, emergency medical technicians, private security officers and administrators, federal, state and local emergency administration officials, homeland security officers, publicly elected officials, hospital administrators, community service organization administrators, coast guard officers, and anyone else interested in or currently working in emergency services.
Advanced Degrees
Students who complete the Graduate Certificate in Emergency Management may wish to continue their education by pursuing a Master of Science in Emergency Management Studies, which is currently being developed by Adelphi's University College. Please contact the Univeristy College office if you want more information about the upcoming M.S. degree program.
Contact
For additional information, please contact:
University College
p - 516.877.3412
e - ucinfo@adelphi.edu
Hagedorn Hall, Room 201
Adelphi University
Garden City, NY 11530
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