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Capella University
SCHOOL OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES

BS Bachelor of Science in Public Safety Emergency Management specialization

Overview

Advance your career in the fast-growing field of emergency management. This undergraduate specialization provides an overview of public safety research, theory, and principles within an emergency management framework. The curriculum focuses on such topics as emergency planning and decision-making, homeland security, disaster response and recovery, and hazard identification and mitigation. A capstone project provides the opportunity to apply and demonstrate emergency management skills gained during the program.

To understand how this specialization fits your career path or schedule, request more information.

Degree outcomes

With your Bachelor's in Emergency Management from Capella, you'll learn how to think critically in issues related to emergency management, manage emergency operations and understand external factors influencing emergency management situations. Discover specifically what you'll learn — and how you can apply it.

Career outcomes

Common jobs with an online Bachelor's in Emergency Management include business continuity planner, crisis manager, emergency management officer, emergency medical technician, emergency planner, federal law enforcement agent, fire service officer, grant coordinator or writer, highway safety specialist or paramedic. Potential workplaces include: American Red Cross, corporation, emergency management agency, federal government agency, fire service, hospital, law enforcement and administration, military, municipal court system and corrections, prison, private security firm or state government agencies.

Capella also provides you the opportunity to delve deeper into a specific knowledge area by earning a program concentration that will be included on your transcript and can enhance your career opportunities.

To learn more, call 1.866.933.5839 or email an enrollment counselor.

Earn credit for what you already know

Your previous learning, work experience, and industry certifications may help you earn your degree in less time. To learn more, or an enrollment counselor or visit our competency-based prior learning assessment.