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Emergency & Disaster Management

University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

United States of America, Aberdeen

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Duration1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

USD 42,603 / Year

Next IntakeAugust 23, 2023

Emergency & Disaster Management

About

Prepare for and Manage Disasters

You will learn to prepare for and manage disasters, coastal hazards, and international conflicts.

The program is ideal for first responders and those coordinating teams in the field during emergencies and pending disasters.

Learn the principles of emergency management

Gain the skills to lead during an emergency or crisis

Understand communication best practices during an emergency

Understand and analyze national and international security threats

Assess and mitigate local and national emergencies

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Completed online application.
- Fall Deadline: April 1
- Spring Deadline: October 15
Non-refundable $80 application fee (check or money order in U.S. dollars and drawn on a U.S. bank, payable to UNCW).
Official high school (secondary school) transcript, translated into English (translation must be certified).
Translated transcripts from institutions attended beyond secondary school.
- If the applicant wishes to receive academic credit, these transcripts (unless from a U.S. institution) must be evaluated by an accredited credential evaluation service. The applicant must choose a company that belongs to the National Association of Credential Evaluators (NACES).
TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo English Test, or Pearson Test of English score unless:
- English is applicant's native language.
- Applicant has completed 2 college-level courses in English composition at a U.S. college or university with a grade of B or higher.
- A student successfully completes Level 4 in UNCW's ESL program.

English Requirements

PTEMin 54
IELTSMin 6
TOEFLMin 71

Career

Find Your Career in:

Mid-level career professionals will learn the skills to lead their departments and agencies.

Learn the skills to organize a mass response to a local emergency.

Work in the field of emergency management mitigating crises.

The program will prepare you to lead the communication efforts of an organization during an emergency.

Help secure our borders, airports, seaports, and waterways.

Fee Information

Application Fee 80

How to Apply

Common Application: Application option 1 for future first-year students.

UNCW Application: Application option 3 for future first-year students and students enrolling in an online accelerated program such as RN to BSN or RRT to BSRT.

Emergency & Disaster Management

University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

United States of America, Aberdeen

Go to Official Website