Bachelor’s Degree in 
Emergency and Disaster Management

From natural disasters to human-made catastrophes, no two emergencies are ever the same. The techniques we use to face them, though, are foundational to emergency management of all kinds. With an online Bachelor of Science (BS) in Emergency and Disaster Management, you can master those techniques — helping diverse communities when they need it the most.

When you earn your Emergency and Disaster Management degree online, you’ll see what it takes to coordinate large-scale relief efforts. You’ll also learn how to prepare communities before disaster hits, to help minimize the loss of both property and life. And you’ll do it while building the foundation for a growing, thriving career.

Read on to learn what you can do with an Emergency and Disaster Management degree from our School of Criminal and Social Justice.

Find Out About Our Hybrid Online/On-Campus Emergency and Disaster Management Degree

In a world where natural and human-made disasters are increasingly common, emergency managers have become more vital than ever. Climate change seems to bring us more wildfires, hurricanes, and flooding every year. Beyond natural disasters, we also have to deal with the destruction brought about by terrorism, international conflicts, and more.

That’s why emergency and disaster management careers are growing at a steady pace. From government agencies to nonprofit emergency relief organizations, there’s a very real need for skilled, well-trained emergency managers. When you choose that kind of career, you’re not just helping others; you can also build a secure future for yourself. 

All applicants to the Bachelor’s Degree in Emergency and Disaster Management must submit: 

• Either a high school graduation credential or high school equivalency diploma, or a recognized college associate degree or higher as listed in the transfer admissions policy.
• A completed application for admission, as well as a personal statement or essay.

Candidates also participate in a pre-admission interview.
Learn more about how to apply to Monroe University.

For years, U.S. News & World Report has named Monroe one of the Best Value Schools among Regional Universities North. That’s because we believe that a quality education should be an affordable education — and we do something about it.

Our financial aid counselors work one-on-one with every student to help them find the right combination of grants, scholarships, and loans for their needs. They also help students secure work-study employment, arrange manageable payment plans, and more. And that’s all on top of of our already reasonable tuition and fees.

In addition, if you work for one of the over 400 organizations we have a relationship with, you could be eligible for a Corporate Partnership Grant that covers up to 20% of your tuition costs. 

Learn more about financial aid opportunities.

Careers in emergency management are both varied and exciting. Most are in government agencies like the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), though graduates may also find work in hospitals, schools, and nonprofit emergency relief organizations. Emergency and disaster management careers include: 

• Homeland Security officer
• Emergency management director
• Hospital emergency preparedness administrator
• First-line supervisor of firefighting and prevention workers 
• Program manager

Once you earn your Bachelor’s in Emergency Management online, you can also expand your career possibilities by pursuing a master’s degree in a related field. 

When disaster strikes, emergency managers don’t have time to wonder about what they should do. Even with a solid preparedness plan in place, they need to know that they’re prepared themselves for the job at hand. That’s why the internship is a required part of the Emergency Management online degree. Every student gets real-world, hands-on experience — so that when the time comes, they know they’re ready.

You can also connect with mentors, peers, and future colleagues through our many clubs and honor societies.

Learn What it Takes to Lead With an Online Emergency and Disaster Management Degree 

When a crisis passes, we remember more than the destruction and devastation. We remember the hundreds of people who came together to help. With an online Bachelor’s Degree in Emergency and Disaster Management, you can be one of them. 
Learn what the School of Criminal and Social Justice can do for you — so that you can do for others. Apply today.