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MASTER OF SCIENCE IN DISASTER PREPAREDNESS & EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
The MS degree in disaster preparedness and emergency management is an interdisciplinary program that prepares professionals to effectively meet the demands of disaster preparedness, mitigation, planning, response and recovery. The program requires 36 hours of graduate-level courses.
Admission Requirement
Students interested in pursuing a Master of Science in Disaster Preparedness & Emergency Management (DPEM) must have a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline. Applicants must meet the admission requirements of the Graduate School. To apply, obtain an application form from Graduate Admissions. Prospective students should send completed application form, required application fee, and official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate course work to Graduate Admissionsl. Applicants must schedule a personal interview with a MS DPEM adviser. Venues for the interview can be face-to-face, telephone or electronic. During this interview, the adviser will outline in detail the requirements of the MS program. The adviser and the student will analyze the appropriateness of the degree given the student’s goals and career objectives, the degree’s requirements and the student’s academic progress to date. Admission to this degree program is conditioned upon completion of prerequisite course(s) required and acceptance by clinical agencies for practicum experiences.
