Created for public managers who are interested in working as emergency disaster planners or emergency public managers, Columbia Southern University’s online Master of Public Administration with a concentration in emergency services management provides students with the skills necessary to respond ethically and effectively to issues that are inherent in public organizations. This degree problem prepares graduates to address and minimize risk to both emergency responders and to the public.
Multiple factors, including prior experience, geography and degree field, affect career outcomes. CSU does not guarantee a job, promotion, salary increase, eligibility for a position, or other career growth.
Upon completion of the program, students should be able to do the following:
For more information regarding courses outside the recommended course of study, view the full course listing.
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To fulfill the General Concentration for this degree, student may choose any 5000-6000 level course not used to satisfy program requirements. Student can review all available courses at our full course listing. Students are strongly encouraged to speak to their academic advisor prior to choosing general concentration course options.
The following courses indicated by * are recommended to satisfy General Education Requirements.
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To fulfill open electives, students may choose any course not used to satisfy program requirements, taking into consideration the degree program upper-level requirements. Students can review all available courses at our full course listing. Students are strongly encouraged to speak to their academic advisor prior to choosing open elective options.
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 Rate Per Credit Hour* |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $270 |
| Graduate | $349 |
| Doctoral | $545 |
*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.
Paying for school is possible. At CSU, there are many Ways to Save including scholarships, military tuition assistance, Learning Partnerships and more.
M.P.A. Emergency Services Management
The degree has been a tremendous value added in my career. It has helped set the example for other aspiring professionals and the degree has provided me additional opportunities in my professional development.
B.S. Fire Administration
CSU gave me the ability to gain a degree without a great amount of personal sacrifice. It allowed me to work on my degree in a timeframe that did not over burden me and I was able to gain the educational requirements that I needed while living a productive life.
Columbia Southern University is recognized for its integrity, rigorous academic material, transparency and high-caliber instruction.
