Master of Science

Emergency Management and Homeland Security

Prepare to Avert and Manage U.S. Disasters

Each year, a growing number of disasters and deliberate attacks occur within the U.S. that result in hundreds of thousands of Americans being affected and billions of dollars in economic damages.

The Master of Science in Emergency Management and Homeland Security program at UAlbany will provide you the education and training to prepare for, respond to, recover from and mitigate against these types of crises.

With core curriculum in both emergency management and homeland security, as well as the ability to specialize in a concentration area, you will have a competitive advantage for roles in consulting, analysis, business continuity, non-governmental organizations and higher education.

You can complete this degree on campus or online through synchronous, simulcast course lectures.

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Program of Study

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The MS in Emergency Management and Homeland Security program encompasses fundamental principles including identifying stakeholders, studying past incidents and research, evaluating governance and ethics, and designing appropriate solutions.

You can choose to specialize in either the Emergency Management or the Homeland Security track.

36 credits as follows:

Core Courses (9 credits)

Fundamentals of Emergency Management
Fundamentals of Homeland Security
Research Methods

Methods (3 credits)

Choose one:

Quantitative Methods
Qualitative Methods
Professional Analytical Skills

Tracks (6 credits)

Choose Emergency Management OR Homeland Security:

Emergency Management

Preparedness and Response
Mitigation and Recovery

Homeland Security

Terrorism and Counterterrorism AND
Homeland Security Risk

Political Violence, Insurgency, and Terrorism AND
Homeland Security Risk Analysis and Risk Management

Electives (6 credits)

Culminating Experience (3 credits)

Choose one:

Practicum
Master’s thesis

Concentrations (9 credits)

Choose Security Risk Analysis OR Planning and Coordination:

Security Risk Analysis

Advanced Threat and Hazard Assessment
Homeland Security Intelligence
Risk Theory and Management

Planning and Coordination

Planning, Risk, and Continuity
Governance and Stakeholders in Emergency Management and Homeland Security
Crises & Vulnerable Populations

Additional Information

See the Graduate Bulletin for details.

For more information, contact [email protected].

Research

You will learn and evaluate both quantitative and qualitative research methods with examples drawn from emergency preparedness, homeland security and cybersecurity. Courses will explore data collection, analysis techniques, research ethics and objective reporting.

Working collaboratively with researchers from diverse backgrounds, you will find solutions to address emergency and security challenges by analyzing theories and research findings, as well as by using private, governmental and non-governmental resources.

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Career Outcomes

With a master’s in emergency management and homeland security, you will be prepared to address crises in public, private and non-profit sectors including non-governmental organizations and higher education.

Potential job titles for an MS degree in emergency management and homeland security:

Emergency Manager
Public Information Officer
Federal Agent
Government Continuity Specialist
Business Continuity Manager
Consultant
Analyst

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Admissions Requirements

Deadlines

Departmental Assistantship Consideration

Fall: March 1
Spring: November 1
Summer: N/A

No Departmental Assistantship Consideration

Fall: August 1
Spring: January 1
Summer: April 1

Required Application Materials

Official transcripts from all schools attended. A grade point average of 3.0 (B) is strongly preferred.
Three Letters of Recommendation
Resume
Official GRE scores
All applicants except those who already possess a graduate degree in another field must submit GRE scores. A 300 total combined score on the verbal and quantitative sections and a score of 4.0 or above on the analytical writing section are required.
Statement of Goals
The statement is generally one to two pages discussing what you have to offer the program and what you wish to get out of the program. It should include a brief description of your field of interest, related background, desired area of study and research emphasis or career goals.

Available information for International Applicants.

Special Notes

This program offers an internship, field experience, study abroad component, or clinical experience requirement. Students who have previously been convicted of a felony are advised that their prior criminal history may impede their ability to complete the requirements of certain academic programs and/or to meet licensure requirements for certain professions. If you have concerns about this matter, please contact the Dean’s Office of your intended academic program.

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Student Learning Objectives

Learning objectives that UAlbany students are expected to attain through their course of study within their academic program.

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Describe the origins and fundamental principles of emergency management and homeland security
Identify emergency management and homeland security key stakeholders
Summarize lessons learned from decades of emergency management and homeland security research
Develop oral and written skills needed to effectively coordinate and collaborate with various stakeholders
Analyze and evaluate governance and ethical considerations related to emergency management and homeland security
Design solutions for interdisciplinary challenges associated with emergency management and homeland security

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