Master of Science in Emergency Management and Preparedness
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Emergency Management and Preparedness (MS) Degree Map
Explore the courses you'll need to complete your degree.
Outcomes & Careers
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$88k
Emergency Management Director
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual salary for an emergency management director is $88,890.
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$46k
Community Health Workers
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual salary for a community health worker is $46,190.
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$40k
Emergency Medical Technician
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual salary for an emergency medical technician and paramedic is $40,120.
Environmental Science Electives (12 hours):
- EV547 Fundamentals of Disaster/Emergency Management and Planning (3)
- EV548 Disaster/Emergency Planning and Response (3)
- EV549 Vulnerability, Risk Reduction, and Critical Incident Management (3)
- EV554 Risk Assessment Applications (3)
- GT645 Advanced Geographic Information Science (3)
- GT625 GIS Planning for Emergency Management (3)
- GR698 Master’s Final Comprehensive Exam (0)
Choose 6 hours; at least 3 hours must be at the 600 level
- BI688 Experimental Design (3)
- BI699 Wildlife Disease (3)
- EA507 School and Campus Safety (3)
- ED535 The Trauma Informed Professional (3)
- EV556 Fundamental Risk Communication in Emergency Management (3)
- PS502 Fundamentals of Public Administration (3)
- PS505 Organization Theory and Behavior (3)
- PS615 Government Budgeting (3)
- PS631 Nonprofit Management (3)
Choose 6 hours:
- EV691 - 693 Environmental Science Research (1-3)
- EV681 - 683 Environmental Science Internship (1-3)
In addition to the criteria established for general admission to graduate studies, applicants must have the following:
- An undergraduate GPA of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale
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Graduate Assistantships
The graduate assistantship (GA) is designed to provide support during full-time graduate study. It’s an opportunity for the graduate students to serve in a professional role while establishing a professional relationship with faculty and administrators. In addition to a per year stipend, GAs gain valuable experience. There are two kinds of assistantships: teaching and administrative.
College of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
This program is housed within the College of STEM. The College prepares students to find creative solutions to problems. Curiosity and analysis merge, creating students ready to figure things out and then use that knowledge to make things better.
Graduate Coordinators
Graduate coordinators serve as the contact for graduate programs. The coordinators are most often faculty within the college that houses the program, helping you to get questions answered and first-hand knowledge of the degree requirements and placement opportunities.
Getting the Job
Your education is just one piece to launching an extraordinary career. Once you’ve mastered the material, you still have to find the job you want, make the right connections, sell your knowledge and experience—and if all this is giving you anxiety, don’t panic. SEMO’s Career Services office is here to help you with the next step. They’ll provide the expertise and support you need, so you’re landing your dream job in no time.
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