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The Catholic University of America's Master of Science in Emergency Service Administration program equips students with advanced skills and knowledge to effectively manage and lead emergency services operations. This comprehensive program covers critical areas such as disaster response, emergency preparedness, public safety, and crisis management. With a curriculum designed to address the complex challenges faced by emergency service professionals, students gain practical experience and theoretical insights necessary for high-level positions in public safety, emergency management, and related fields. Join us to become a leader in safeguarding communities and enhancing public safety through innovative and strategic emergency service administration.

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The M.S. in Emergency Service Administration program is a 40-credit-hour degree program.

The program is designed to prepare students for leadership and managerial roles in emergency service organizations. The coursework is divided into core courses and specialized courses, focusing on key areas such as disaster response, risk assessment, budgeting, and ethical leadership.

Core Courses:

  1. Effective Communication in Leadership
  2. HR Management and Strategy
  3. Principles of Budgeting and Finance
  4. Principles of Ethical Leadership
  5. Public Policy Analysis and Implementation
  6. Public-Private Partnerships
  7. Research Methods and Quantitative Analysis
  8. Catholic Servant Leadership
  9. Master's Capstone: Research, Synthesis, Applications

Specialized Courses:

  1. Disaster Response and Recovery for Communities and Organizations
  2. Hazard Risk and Vulnerability Assessment
  3. Information Technology for Emergency Services
  4. Organizations and Systems in Emergency Response
  5. Principles and Practices of Emergency Management and Intervention

Students must maintain a minimum 'B' grade point average and can complete the degree in as little as two years through flexible online and on-campus evening classes.

$1,165 / credit hour

More information about this degree is available on the School website or by request from our Admissions team.