Emergency Management and Homeland Security Certificate, Online
Program Details
- Location
- Wayne Campus, Akron Campus
- Level
- undergraduate
- Degree/Program Type
- Certificate Program / certificate
- Format
- online
- Course Info
- Curriculum Guide
- College
- Health and Human Sciences, College of (Dean's Office)
Program Contact
- Ben Rochester, M.Ed.
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Academic Advisor Sr.
330-972-6092
Overview
The discipline of emergency management continues to evolve. Emergency management is becoming more complex and there is a demand for well-educated individuals in both the private and public sectors.
Admissions Requirements
Admission to The University of Akron.
Required courses must be completed with a minimum grade point average of 2.0 overall for the certificate to be awarded.
Career Outcomes
These courses provide emergency management foundations which can be applied to many careers including but not limited to: crisis management, business continuity, health services, public administration, political science, geography, homeland security, communications, and computer information systems or related areas. The courses offered provide emergency management skills useful in many careers whether as a student or a practitioner looking to expand their knowledge.