Emergency Management and Homeland Security Administration, Graduate Certificate

The Graduate Certificate in Emergency Management and Homeland Security Administration is intended to academically credential current and aspiring public safety and emergency services leadership. The certificate concentrates on the safety and security planning aspects of mid and senior level public safety and emergency services leaders. The certificate is structured to hone the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the public safety and emergency services administrator in the areas of disaster assessment, emergency planning and response, vulnerability, and homeland security. The purpose of the certificate is to offer both a standalone graduate credential to Utah’s public safety and security community, as well as an additional credential for those pursuing a Master in Public Administration, that concentrates on the community-facing roles and responsibilities of public safety and emergency services leaders.

Matriculation Requirements

1. Application for admission to graduate program with application fee by the established deadline. 

2. Submit official transcripts from all universities attended. 

3. A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college/university, a nationally accredited program, or the international equivalent. 

4. A 3.0 cumulative undergraduate GPA or a 3.0 GPA calculated on the last 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) of undergraduate work. 

5. For international students whose native language is not English, submit official TOEFL or IELTS band scores.  A TOEFL score of 80 iBT (550 pBT) or higher, or an IELTS band score of 6.5 or higher within the past two years is required.

6. International students must also meet all US government requirements for international students. 

Program Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Credit Hours
Total Credit Hours		9
Discipline Core:		9 Credits
ESMG 6110	Disasters/Vulnerability/and Impacts	3
ESMG 6120	Emergency Planning and Response	3
ESMG 6140	Homeland Security Fundamentals	3

Graduation Requirements

1. Nine graduate credit hours required for graduation.
2. Overall GPA of 3.0 or higher required in graduate certificate courses with no grade lower than a "C" in graduate certificate courses.
3. Residency hours -- minimum of 6 credit hours through course attendance at UVU.
4. Graduate certificate coursework shall be completed within a period of six years.

Graduation Plan

This graduation plan is a sample plan and is intended to be a guide. Your specific plan may differ based on your Math and English placement and/or transfer credits applied. You are encouraged to meet with an advisor and set up an individualized graduation plan in Wolverine Track.

Plan of Study Grid

First Year
Semester 1		Credit Hours
ESMG 6110	Disasters/Vulnerability/and Impacts	3
ESMG 6120	Emergency Planning and Response	3
	Credit Hours	6
Semester 2
ESMG 6140	Homeland Security Fundamentals	3
	Credit Hours	3
	Total Credit Hours	9

Program Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate application of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in emergency management and homeland security.
2. Make ethical decisions in the fields of emergency management and homeland security using skeptical inquiry, critical and creative thinking, and problem-solving skills.
3. Use risk assessment and analysis to decrease the vulnerabilities of diverse populations and infrastructure within disasters.