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School of Disaster Science & Emergency Services

The School of Disaster Science and Emergency Services offers bachelors degrees, associate degrees, minors and certificates that lead to rapidly growing career-ready professions.

Degree Options

The School of Disaster Science & Emergency Services offers a variety of degrees, minors, and certificate programs:

HOW TO APPLY

Our programs in Emergency Management and Homeland Security (BS) and Fire Protection (AAS) are nationally accredited. The Fire/Medic option in the Emergency Medical Services associate program is in response to a growing demand from emergency service providers. Many courses in the various program areas are offered online and through distance learning education opportunities.

Disaster Science and Emergency Services Information Sheet


Why choose UA’s School of Disaster Science and Emergency Services?

  • Day and evening classes for enrollment flexibility
  • Online options for easy access and degree completion
  • The only Emergency Management and Homeland Security bachelors degree in Ohio
  • The first accredited Emergency Management and Homeland Security program in the country
  • The only Emergency Management and Homeland Security degree accredited by the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress
  • Hands-on learning at the Training Center for Fire & Hazardous Materials located on campus
  • Knowledge creation at the Center for Emergency Management and Homeland Security Policy Research

Contact us

Kathy Shaffer
Safety Programs Specialist
330-972-8240 

Ben Rochester
Academic Advisor
330-972-6092 

Physical Address

School of Disaster Science and Emergency Services
The University of Akron
Polsky Building, Room 327
225 South Main Street
Akron OH 44325
Phone: 330-972-8240
Fax: 330-972-5476