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School of Public Service and Administration

Bachelor of Arts (BA), Homeland Security and Emergency Services: Emergency Services Management

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.

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Program at a
Glance

TOTAL CREDIT HOURS

122

DETAILS

Total Credit Hours: 122
Program Type: BA
Location: Online
Time to Complete: Up to 36 credit hours per year
Start Date: Fall: August & October | Spring: January & March | Summer: May & June
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Why AU?

Ready for the next chapter in your academic, professional, and spiritual life? Whether you are graduating high school or pursuing a master’s or doctorate degree, we invite you to be a part of one of the top regional universities in the South (U.S. News & World Report). Come discover why the Institutional Research & Evaluation, Inc. identified Anderson University as one of the top-ranked, most affordable colleges in the country. Take the next step in your journey of academic excellence today.
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Career Outlook

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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Career Outlook

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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Anderson University is a national leader in higher education in its use of technology to support and enhance all aspects of its core function—teaching and learning, which has led to the institution being recognized as an Apple Distinguished School since 2014. Through Anderson’s Digital Learning Initiative, Anderson has provided all of its residential undergraduate students and select graduate program students with an iPad Air and Apple Pencil. The mission of transforming learning experiences and preparing students to serve their communities and careers in the twenty-first century is enhanced through mobile devices developed by Apple.

Admission Requirements

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Previous Degree Required

No previous degree is required to enroll in this program.

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Transcript Requirements

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.

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Additional Admission Requirements

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Application Deadline

The application deadline is two (2) weeks before a term start date.

More Information

I-20 Approved: No
I-17 Approved: No
Non Degree Option Available (Minor): Yes
Program Director:
Dr. Howard Murphy
Breakdown of Credit Hours:
31 Credit Hours – University Core Requirements | 39 Credit Hours – Homeland Security and Emergency Services Major Core Requirements | 15 Credit Hours – Cognate Course Requirements | 37 Credit Hours – General Electives
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