Our rigorous academic programs – helmed by expert and experienced faculty – are helping to shape future leaders in the fields of preparedness, security and informatics. CEHC offers undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and continuing education programs in areas leading to careers in emergency preparedness, homeland security, cybersecurity, informatics, information science and library science.
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Our Culture
Socially Responsible
Our students and faculty are dedicated to community initiatives that create change throughout the University and community-at-large. In and out of the classroom, our students learn what it means to be strong advocates of others, recognizing the importance of addressing inequalities or injustices in workplaces and communities.
High Achieving
Students earn an average GPA of 3.15 and are self-motivated to excel in the classroom and in the field by participating in community service activities, training exercises, and internships.
Research-focused
Our interdisciplinary programs and research collaborations allow students and faculty to pursue diverse and integrative research on a variety of topics, from health and technology to government and education. In the 2019-2020 academic year, faculty received over $1 million in grant funding.
Fully Committed
Our faculty are committed to providing a high-quality education through student engagement. At CEHC, everyone is part of a large family, one that respects diversity and celebrates student and faculty accomplishments.
State-of-the-Art Learning Facility
ETEC is home to UAlbany's first-in-the-nation College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security and Cybersecurity, as well as the Department of Atmospheric and Environmental Sciences, the University's Atmospheric Sciences Research Center and the New York State Mesonet, the nation's most advanced weather detection system. ETEC provides an exceptional environment for our students and faculty to promote innovation, foster social and academic growth, and support networking and sharing of ideas and resources.
The facility is equipped to support cutting-edge research, operational application of knowledge and collective programming for current and future leaders from every industry with technologically advanced classrooms and offices, research labs, specialty instrumentation facilities, an emergency preparedness situation room, weather research and instruction map rooms and observation facilities, business and technology transfer services offices, conference facilities and collaborative spaces for students.
Recent News
CEHC Professor Analyzes Economic Cost of Critical Infrastructure Disruptions
Study finds highway delays can cause economic losses of up to $250 million in one day.
Racial and Ethnic Disparities Persist in HIV Diagnoses
While HIV infection rates are declining, a recent study done in partnership with the University shows that racial and ethnic disparities remain in HIV diagnoses among heterosexually active adults in the United States.
Cybersecurity Professor Inspires Ghanaian Students to Pursue Their Dreams
CEHC's Benjamin Yankson is leading Global CyberTech Exchange, a fully volunteer operation where experts, teachers, community members and students from around the world exchange technology and cyber knowledge and expertise to improve global security posture.
UAlbany Awarded $2.8 Million for FEMA Project Aimed at Improving Disaster Messaging
Through a new $2.8 million contract from FEMA, researchers from the University at Albany’s College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security and Cybersecurity are teaming with the Center for Technology in Government to develop a Message Design Dashboard to help emergency managers write effective messages for public alert and warning.
UAlbany ‘Cyber Danes’ Compete in Global Strategy Challenge
The challenge is designed to provide student teams, of up to four members, with a deeper understanding of the policy and strategy challenges associated with management of a cyber crisis.
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ETEC
1220 Washington Avenue
Albany, NY 12226
United States
Office Hours
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Virtual: Monday - Friday, 8:30 am-5 pm
Note: For overnight packages, please send to ETEC, 1220 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12226. For mailings, please send to ETEC, 1400 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12222.