BS Emergency and Disaster Management
Course Overview
Our Emergency and Disaster Management program provides an unparalleled, hands-on education through immersive field simulations that few colleges can match. Students develop critical leadership, followership, and problem-solving skills under pressure, guided by expert faculty dedicated to their success. The curriculum is designed to prepare graduates for real-world crises, with pathways available for both traditional and transfer students.
Key Program Highlights
- Participate in large-scale, multidisciplinary simulations like Missouri Hope, featuring search-and-rescue, medical triage, and evacuation exercises
- Gain hands-on experience with specialized training, including nighttime search and rescue operations with canine units
- Earn certification through Campus Community Emergency Response Team (C-CERT) training in disaster medical operations and fire suppression
- Learn from expert faculty and develop critical skills in leadership, followership, and decision-making under pressure
- Accessible degree pathways, including a Bachelor of Applied Science option for transfer students with an associate degree
Course Overview
Our Emergency and Disaster Management program provides an unparalleled, hands-on education through immersive field simulations that few colleges can match. Students develop critical leadership, followership, and problem-solving skills under pressure, guided by expert faculty dedicated to their success. The curriculum is designed to prepare graduates for real-world crises, with pathways available for both traditional and transfer students.
Key Program Highlights
- Participate in large-scale, multidisciplinary simulations like Missouri Hope, featuring search-and-rescue, medical triage, and evacuation exercises
- Gain hands-on experience with specialized training, including nighttime search and rescue operations with canine units
- Earn certification through Campus Community Emergency Response Team (C-CERT) training in disaster medical operations and fire suppression
- Learn from expert faculty and develop critical skills in leadership, followership, and decision-making under pressure
- Accessible degree pathways, including a Bachelor of Applied Science option for transfer students with an associate degree
