Graduate Certificate in Emergency and disaster Management

Southern Connecticut State University is excited to announce the creation of our Graduate Certificate in Emergency and Disaster Management program, beginning in fall 2008.
 

About the Program...

The Program

The Graduate Certificate in Emergency and Disaster Management is a classroom-based program designed to help new graduates, mid-career professionals, and experienced emergency management professionals develop the practical and theoretical background in management and coordination of emergencies, disasters, and catastrophes (collectively known as crisis) in the public, private, and critical nonprofit sectors.

Emergency Management as a Profession

Emergency management is currently the one of the fastest growing occupations in the United States, with the Bureau of Labor Statistics projecting a 28% increase between 2002 and 2012 and strong industry growth in the government, private, and nonprofit sectors. To meet this growing demand, Southern has developed the first graduate program in emergency management in Connecticut.

For Working Professionals

This certificate was designed from the ground up as an intensive educational program for working professionals who either have emergency management as part of their current job description or who are interested in expanding their understanding and skills to enter the emergency management field.  Courses will be held in the evening and on Saturdays and taught by experienced professionals who truly understand emergency management.

Recognized Professionalism

FEMA's Professional Development Series (PDS) is built into the curriculum, and students will receive a certificate from FEMA upon completion of the PDS.  Students may also be eligible for IAEM Associate Emergency Manager and DRII Associate Business Continuity Professional certification

High Standards

This is a highly focused program -- no courses in any other topic than emergency management -- and students can complete their certificate in as little as two semesters.  Southern promises to be demanding, to hold you to high standards, and give you the education you deserve, given the critical nature of this industry.  You will be asked to read thousands of pages, develop projects in groups and on your own, and face deadlines -- it will not be easy, but we know you can handle it.  When you're done, you will have learned more than you thought possible.