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Bachelor's

Online Bachelor's Degree B.S. Emergency Management/Environmental Science

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Highlights

  • 100% Online. Courses Available 24/7.
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  • Military Support
  • Choose From 11 Start Dates Each Year

$278

Per Credit Hour

Undergraduate

MAY 21

Next Start Date

All Courses

120

Number of Credits

All courses

90

Maximum Transfer Credits

All courses

Program Description

The Bachelor of Science in Emergency Management program provides students with the foundational knowledge needed to address the current man-made and natural disaster threats relating to the emergency management field. Students within the program examine issues related to the disaster cycle that arise prior to, during, and after a disaster or emergency occurs in local, municipal, tribal, and governmental settings. Students who earn this degree may pursue a career in emergency management, homeland security, fire, crisis management, and/or other public or private corporations or organizations.

Concentration Description

Provides students an opportunity to explore environmental science and sustainability concepts that include a focus on hazardous waste management, current and future energy concerns, and social perspectives on environmental issues.

Curriculum Breakdown

Curriculum Breakdown

For more information regarding courses outside the recommended course of study, view the full course listing.

 

(* Indicates recommended course of study.)

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Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the program, students should be able to do the following:

Examine the phases of the disaster cycle
Explain the need for interagency collaboration during a disaster or emergency event
Evaluate emergency management best practices
Assess the sociological aspects of emergency management

Concentration Outcomes

Discuss environmental topics from multiple perspectives
Explain the relationship between environmental issues and sustainability
Program Highlight

Tuition Rates

Our goal is to provide the strongest online academic programs at an affordable rate. On average, our tuition is less than half the cost of our competitors.

Course Type
Tuition RatePer Credit Hour*
Undergraduate
$278
Graduate
$359
Doctoral
$561

*Rates are per credit hour. Most courses are three (3) credit hours. Tuition and fees are payable in U.S. funds. Tuition rates are subject to change.

CSU's tuition rate for associate, bachelor's and master's courses is $250 per credit hour for all active-duty military members using tuition assistance except those who are using a Learning Partner discount. The lower rate is offered to keep the tuition rate at the DoD cap of $250.

† CSU Learning Partners receive a tuition discount that is applied to the full tuition rate.

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