Emergency Management

Through the emergency management certificate program at Saint Louis University's School for Professional Studies, you will learn to administer aid and assistance to others, helping to ensure the resilience of your community in the face of disasters large and small.

This comprehensive, multi-disciplinary program focuses on all sectors recognized by the Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), providing students with essential skills for careers in the emergency management sector.

As part of the Saint Louis University School for Professional Studies, this program offers enterprising adults like you a flexible option to meet your personal and career goals. With multiple start dates available, you can begin working toward your certificate at any time. All courses are offered in eight-week terms through SLU Online, making advanced education more accessible for working professionals.  

Faculty

As a student in the School for Professional Studies at Saint Louis University, you'll learn from exceptional faculty who are leading experts in their fields. They bring real-world knowledge to the classroom and are dedicated to your professional success. Learn more on our faculty page.

1. Graduates will be able to comprehend emergency management and homeland security principles that impact local, regional, national and global communities.
2. Graduates will be able to examine the professional role of the emergency manager.
3. Graduates will be able to evaluate methods used to develop policies for emergency management and homeland security.
4. Graduates will be able to describe the interconnectedness of agencies and organizations involved in emergency management and homeland security.
5. Graduates will be able to apply the fundamental principles of emergency management across its core phases of mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery.