Overview

Columbia Southern University's Bachelor of Science in emergency management programs are designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed within the field of emergency management. Each concentration focuses on a specific facet of emergency management including fire science, environmental science, occupational safety and health, and homeland security.

Program Description

The Bachelor of Science in Emergency Management program provides students with the foundational knowledge needed to address the current man-made and natural disaster threats relating to the emergency management field. Students within the program examine issues related to the disaster cycle that arise prior to, during, and after a disaster or emergency occurs in local, municipal, tribal, and governmental settings. Students who earn this degree may pursue a career in emergency management, homeland security, fire, crisis management, and/or other public or private corporations or organizations.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the program, students should be able to do the following:

• Examine the phases of the disaster cycle
• Evaluate emergency management best practices
• Explain the need for interagency collaboration during a disaster or emergency event
• Assess the sociological aspects of emergency management