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Ashland University

Ashland , Ohio ,United States

Emergency Management and Homeland Security - B.S.

The Emergency Management and Homeland Security degree exposes students to the different concepts that help ensure our nation is protected from both manmade and natural catastrophes. You will gain the knowledge and skills to work within the four primary security contexts: border, transportation, environmental and infrastructure. Students complete coursework in emergency management, critical infrastructure protection, risk analysis, industrial and environmental security, domestic and international terror organizations, homeland security operations and intelligence, criminal justice, cybersecurity, and law and policy.

 

Campus Information

Main Campus

401 College Ave Ashland, OH 44805

Intakes

  • Jan
  • May
  • Aug

Application Processing Time in Days: 20

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

Potential job titles may include Emergency Management Specialist, Disaster Recovery Coordinator, Emergency Preparedness Planner, and Security Analyst. These roles in emergency management and homeland security involve planning, coordinating, and implementing strategies to mitigate risks and respond effectively to emergencies and disasters. Professionals in these positions work closely with government agencies, organizations, and communities to develop emergency preparedness plans, coordinate response efforts, and facilitate recovery initiatives following disasters. They play a crucial role in safeguarding lives, infrastructure, and communities from various threats and ensuring resilience in the face of adversity.

PSW Opportunity

  • 12 to 36 months (OPT duration depends on the major studied).

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

  • Official Education Credentials and Transcripts.

Academic Requirements:

  • Minimum GPA Required: 2.5 (3.0 required for nursing)
  • Minimum Required Level of Education Completed: Secondary or Equivalent.

 

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