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Emergency Management (B.S.)

The Bachelor of Science in Emergency Management is designed for current emergency management professionals, individuals interested in promotion in a related-field or those interested in entering the field. The program equips students with the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for leadership roles within the public, private, nonprofit, and volunteer sectors. It also distinguishes between disaster mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery, along with prevention and protection when addressing homeland security mission areas. A focus on vulnerable groups in the United States and abroad, supports the BSEM's commitment to fulfill the Barry University mission of knowledge and truth, inclusive community, and social justice. Graduates of the BSEM program will be able to integrate knowledge and applied skills to the areas of homeland security, government and business continuity, hazard mitigation, and international disaster management. This integrative approach draws from the disciplines of Public Administration, Management, Health Sciences, Psychology, Sociology, and Criminal Justice.

Program Outcomes

Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:

  • Demonstrate a comprehensive foundation in emergency management and utilize administrative and leadership skills;

  • Evaluate different policy options facing decision makers, and think critically about future approaches to emergency management;

  • Analyze the causes and impacts of disasters, and demonstrate the necessary skills and abilities to enter and contribute to the growing emergency management profession;

  • Develop knowledge and skills applicable to emergency management, critical infrastructure, and NGO worksites; and

  • Acquire a foundation for advanced training and studies beyond the undergraduate level.

Note: Portfolio is optional. Portfolio credits can be used for only general electives in this degree program.

Learning Options

The Bachelor of Science in Emergency Management program is offered online. Some of the non EMA prefix courses are also offered in the classroom at several off-site locations throughout Florida. Students may also choose to combine both options for a flexible and convenient schedule.

Bachelor of Science (minimum 120 credits)

Distribution Requirements (45 credits)

Emergency Management Core (30 credits)

EMA-205OVERVIEW OF DISASTERS AND COMPLEX EMERG

3
EMA-305PRINCIPLES OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

3
EMA-307BUSINESS CONTINUITY CRISIS MANAGEMENT

3
EMA-311EMERGENCY MGT FOR HOMELAND SECURITY

3
PSY-311PSYCHOSOCIAL ISSUES DIS PREP & RECOVERY

3
ADM-353LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

3
EMA-315INTERNATIONAL DISASTER MANAGEMENT

3
EMA-405DIS RESP OP&MGT I: MITIGATE/PREPAREDNES

3
EMA-409HAZARD MITIGATION AND MANAGEMENT

3
EMA-499CAPSTONE IN EMERGENCY MANAGMENT

3

Note: Substitutions may be approved by the Associate Dean or Dean.

Required Electives (12 Credits)

Choose from Elective Courses, Portfolio Credits, and/or Transfer Credits

Elective Courses: Up to 15 credits (lower level and/or upper level) in EMA, ADM or PUB prefix courses taken in School of Business cannot be used to satisfy the above Core courses.

Portfolio Credits: Up to 12 portfolio discipline-specific credits (lower level and/or upper level) in ADM and OGL.

Transfer Credits: Up to 6 transfer credits (lower level and/or upper level) from a regionally-accredited college or university in EMA, ADM, OGL, or PUB. Cannot be used to satisfy above Core Courses.

Students may use a combination of all three (Electives, Portfolio, and Transfer credits) to satisfy the requirements for the Required Electives.

EMA-407DIS RESP OP & MGT II: RESP AND RECOVERY

3
PHI-352ETHICAL ISS IN BIOMED SCIENCE

3
PSY-410GROUP DYNAMICS AND DECISION-MAKING

3
PUB-404CONCEPTS AND ISSUES IN PUBLIC PLANNING

3
PUB-409CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN PUBLIC SAFETY

3

 

Portfolio (Option) (Up To 30 Credits)

General Electives (Variable Credits)