In an increasingly interconnected world, digital and physical disasters are valid concerns for governments, businesses and more. This program will improve your understanding of disaster-related needs such as emergency preparedness, identification, mitigation, recovery, strategic risk reduction and resilience capacity building.
By blending the concepts of public service and policy with emergency management and homeland security, you’ll gain the skills needed to handle both public and private security threats, including:
- Addressing public safety concerns related to disasters.
- Building a comprehensive perspective of risks and emergencies.
- Developing plans to address emergencies and disruptions before they occur.
- Organizing and improving disaster recovery efforts.
- Overseeing personnel and resources in times of crisis.
- Understanding human responses to disasters and how they can affect management efforts.
With a tailored education in public policy and emergency management, you’ll be able to take on leadership roles related to the protection of people, assets and communities.
How this program compares to similar ASU Online degrees
This concentration provides a comprehensive understanding of public service and policy while also offering a specialized area of focus in emergency management and homeland security. ASU’s online Bachelor of Science in public service and public policy program takes a broader approach and includes courses with an emphasis on public administration. The Bachelor of Science in emergency management and homeland security (EMHS) provides an advanced understanding of the field and would be ideal for those interested in that career path. In this program, you’ll also complete EMHS-specific elective courses instead of the general range of elective options available in the other programs.
Additionally, this bachelor’s degree can be completed as part of an Accelerated Master’s program. When accepted, you can earn a master’s degree in as little as one year after completing your undergraduate degree. This opportunity saves you time and money while giving you advanced knowledge in your field. Applicable master's degrees include:
Arizona State University’s Bachelor of Science in public service and public policy with a concentration in emergency management and homeland security focuses on protecting the safety and security of society. In this program, you'll learn skills such as disaster identification, analysis and management. Upon graduation, you’ll be equipped to manage and assume leadership positions in emergency management and homeland security.
This program features sociology, government and policy courses to create a foundation for advanced courses. The curriculum also provides you the opportunity to choose electives based on your interests and career goals.
The impressive faculty in the Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions inspire the next generation of public service leaders through real-world solutions to issues in areas such as child welfare, safety, city management, human trafficking and water scarcity. Faculty highlights include:
- Fellow of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences.
- Fellow of the American Psychological Association.
- Member of the National Academy of Public Administration.
The Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions is a comprehensive public service college dedicated to addressing social problems through teaching, research and service. Our programs, which range from public policy and social work to criminal justice and emergency management, are designed to prepare graduates to make a difference in their communities.
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