Online Bachelor of Science in Public Service & Public Policy (Emergency Management & Homeland Security)

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Arizona State University’s Bachelor of Science in public service and public policy online degree with a concentration in emergency management and homeland security prepares you to tackle complex issues of both mitigation of and response to natural or man-made disasters.

Resident tuition | Non-resident tuition
ASU Online offers start dates every 7.5 weeks.
Class number may be less for transfer students.
Required number of credits to complete this degree.

In recent years, many factors have increased the importance of emergency management and homeland security and the need for trained professionals in these fields. This program will prepare you to approach complex issues of mitigation of and response to natural or man-made disaster.

An undergraduate degree in public service and public policy with a concentration in emergency management and homeland security opens the door to a challenging career as a professional emergency manager. The advancement of technology has created the potential for more devastating disasters than ever before. As a result, there is an increasing demand for emergency managers who have a solid foundation in scientific and technical disciplines, as well as management skills.


Top-Tier Program:

  • Research is the forefront of all academic activities with 20 research centers for advancing research and discovery around challenges that affect us globally
  • Home to ASU’s most diverse student body —and the largest community of first-generation college students
  • #1 university in the U.S. for innovation
  • Named a prestigious global university
  • #2 university in the country for online undergraduate degree programs

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Next Start Date:

03/11/19
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PAF 200: Public Service and Policy in the 21st Century

Provides a broad introduction to the field of public service and leadership. Topics include an overview of management, policy, urban studies, and leadership in the public sector. Covers the history and development of the public sector, as well as how it serves contemporary society.

PAF 311: Leadership and Change

The leader's role in bringing about significant organizational and societal change with special attention to group and organizational behavior dynamics, establishing a vision, mobilizing and empowering individuals and groups, and assessing outcomes of the change process in a variety of settings.
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Faculty

The impressive faculty in the College of Public Service & Community Solutions are inspiring the next generation of public service leaders through real-world solutions to issues around child welfare, safety, city management, human trafficking and water scarcity.


Recent Faculty Highlights Include:
  • Fellow by the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences
  • Fellow of the American Psychological Association
  • Director inducted into the National Academy of Public Administration

Program Summary

Total Hours:

120

Upper Division Hours:

45

Major GPA:

2.0

Cumulative GPA:

2.0

Total Hours at ASU:

30

Related Careers

Graduates with an ASU Online Bachelor of Science in Public Service and Public Policy with a concentration in Emergency Management and Homeland Security have career opportunities illustrated in the following list. Career examples include but are not limited to:

Career *Growth *Median Salary
CEO
  
$173,320
3.9%
$105,060
6.2%
$64,360
7.1%
$97,270
3.9%
$105,060
2.2%
$85,400
4.2%
$80,930
  
$104,920
  
$20,180
3.9%
$105,060
3.9%
$105,060
4.6%
$45,830
9.5%
$62,740
3.9%
$105,060
    Bright OutlookBright Outlook     Green Occupation Green Occupation

Example Careers

Students who graduate from the public service and public policy program are prepared to enter the following areas:

  • Politics
  • Social Services
  • Regulatory Affairs
  • Security

Requirements

All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.
Freshman | Transfer | International | Readmission
Some programs may have additional requirements for admission.

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