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Bachelor of Arts (BA), Homeland Security and Emergency Services: Emergency Services Management
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Program Overview
The online Homeland Security and Emergency Services: Emergency Services Management concentration prepares you to be a manager and leader in the fields of homelandsecurity, emergency services or emergency management. You’ll learn to deal with the complexities and challenges of managing agencies in an organizationally sound and ethical manner. This unique program gives you the flexibility of pursuing your studies online so that your education works for you. Upon program completion, you’ll possess the skills to think critically, act decisively and promote creative and effective solutions to the challenges within your profession and community.
This degree is designed to prepare graduates for management and leadership positions within local, state, tribal, and federal emergency management agencies, emergency services organizations (e.g., law enforcement, firefighting, emergency medical services). Homeland security/defense entities, as well as non-governmental and private organizations involved in emergency/disaster management, healthcare system emergency management, and industrial/corporate safety and security.
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Program at a Glance
Total Credit Hours
122
Program Type: BA
I-20 Approved: No
I-17 Approved: No
Details
Program Director: Dr. Howard Murphy
Class Format: Online
Program Duration: Up to 36 credit hours per year
Start Date: Fall: August & October | Spring: January & March | Summer: May & June
Admission Requirements
- Previous Degree Required
No previous degree is required to enroll in this program.
- Transcript Required
More than 24 transfer credit hours: Official 2- & 4- year school transcripts need to be submitted as part of the application process for this program.Less than 24 transfer credit hours: Official 2- & 4- year school transcripts as well as official high school or GED transcripts will need to be submitted as part of the application process for this program.
More than 24 transfer credit hours: Official 2- & 4- year school transcripts need to be submitted as part of the application process for this program.Less than 24 transfer credit hours: Official 2- & 4- year school transcripts as well as official high school or GED transcripts will need to be submitted as part of the application process for this program.
- Application Deadline
The application deadline is two (2) weeks before a term start date.
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Anderson University isn’t just the largest private institution of higher education in South Carolina—it’s one of the premier Christian universities in the nation. AU provides a rigorous educational experience, grounded in faith and innovation, and is regularly recognized by national organizations for affordability, excellence, and a commitment to our student’s engagement and growth. Here, you’ll discover your purpose, uncover your passion, and take a journey toward joy.
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