MS in Public Safety / Emergency Management Specialization

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Program:
MS in Public Safety / Emergency Management Specialization

School:
Capella University

Program Description:
Major disasters around the world have brought heightened appreciation for emergency professionals with the leadership skills to field manage complex, crisis situations, and coordinate the many agencies that often join forces to address emergency situations. This Emergency Management specialization is designed to deepen your understanding of the dynamics of all phases of natural and man-made disasters, including dealing with various human reactions, critical incident stress management, risk assessment, evaluation, and analysis, and managing critical incidents via the National Incident Management System (NIMS). People who choose this specialization often work in law enforcement, fire service, or other security or emergency management fields who want to expertly manage critical incidents.

Concentration options: As part of this specialization, you can choose to earn a concentration in the following areas:

Fire Service Administration
Forensics
Homeland Security
Public Administration
Public Health

About Capella University

Capella believes in providing students both outstanding academics and practical skills, so classes are taught by faculty members who are scholars and practitioners in their fields. Additionally, where applicable, curricula are constructed to meet the standards established by professional trade associations to ensure students gain the knowledge sought by employers.

Capella University's criminal justice specializations can give you the skills you need to succeed in your public safety career, whether you're just starting out or you're an experienced professional. Capella is one of very few online universities to offer BS, MS, and PhD specializations in Criminal Justice.

Capella University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA).