Online Emergency Management Graduate Certificate

Arizona State University's graduate certificate in emergency management online provides you with the skills and knowledge to manage and assume leadership positions in government, private, nonprofit and civic roles within emergency management. With an all-hazards, all-threats approach and a focus on community resilience and communication, this program prepares you to excel as a versatile disaster manager.

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Quick facts

Next start date: 03/17/2025

Total classes: 5

Weeks per class: 7.5

Total credit hours: 15

Prepare for leadership roles in the field of emergency management

This graduate certificate prepares you to lead in the management and organization of resources during emergencies. You'll learn how to anticipate and address various hazards, including disasters, by focusing on preparedness, response, mitigation and recovery. Additionally, this certificate will equip you to reduce the harmful effects of emergencies by improving your organization’s ability to handle crises and ensure community resilience. With these skills, you'll be ready to take on leadership roles in emergency management across industries.

Who’s a good candidate for this certificate program?

This certificate is ideal for professionals already working in related fields, such as public policy, planning, political science, nonprofit management or social work, who want to expand their expertise without pursuing a full degree. It’s particularly suited for those who may already hold a master’s degree and seek additional credentials, or those with significant experience in the field but no graduate education. If you’re freshly beginning your career in emergency management, our Master of Arts in emergency management and homeland security with a concentration in emergency management online may be a better fit to establish a strong foundation in the field.

Will my certificate say ‘online’?

No, Arizona State University’s certificates and diplomas don’t specify whether you earn them online or in person. All certificates, diplomas and transcripts simply say “Arizona State University.”

Online emergency management certificate courses

This program features three required core courses and two elective courses. Core courses focus on the key aspects of emergency management, such as the use of technology in response efforts, the principles of integrated emergency management and the leadership dynamics in public agencies. Elective courses allow you to explore specialized topics, such as community resilience, conflict resolution and the governance of hazards, offering you the flexibility to tailor your learning to specific areas of interest within the field.

What you can do with an emergency management certificate

Knowledge of emergency management is essential for assessing risks, planning and responding to a variety of emergencies. As such, you can advance your career in areas including, but not limited to:

Learn from instructors who have experience solving important social problems

The impressive faculty in the Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions inspire the next generation of public service leaders through real-world solutions to issues in areas such as child welfare, safety, city management, human trafficking and water scarcity. Faculty highlights include:

Fellow of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences.
Fellow of the American Psychological Association.
Member of the National Academy of Public Administration.

Learn from instructors who have experience solving important social problems

Fellow of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences.
Fellow of the American Psychological Association.
Member of the National Academy of Public Administration.

How to apply

Applicants to the emergency management graduate certificate program must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions.

Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they've earned a bachelor's or master's degree, in any field, from a regionally accredited institution.

Nationally recognized public service programs

The Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions is a comprehensive public service college dedicated to addressing social problems through teaching, research and service. Our programs, which range from public policy and social work to criminal justice and emergency management, are designed to prepare graduates to make a difference in their communities.

#2

best graduate homeland security and emergency management programs, according to U.S. News & World Report.

#2

in the U.S. and #7 in the world for hospitality, leisure, sport and tourism, according to the Center for World University Rankings.

Top 5

Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management in the nation, according to U.S. News & Report.

Top 10

best online master's in criminal justice programs for veterans, according to U.S. News & World Report.

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