As the only major in EPM in this region, Immaculata’s emergency planning and management bachelor’s program is recognized by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

You see the headlines every day… environmental disaster, terrorism, natural disasters, pandemics, who will lead the nation? Who will answer the call and lead the charge? Emergency managers. The Bachelor of Science in emergency planning and management prepares you to plan for, manage, and respond to today’s increasingly complex disasters.

The curriculum in the emergency management and management program helps teach you practical skills that can make you an asset to organizations planning for emergencies. You’ll use data from real crises in assignments and projects and practice making executive-level decisions, so you can apply what you’re learning to the field of crisis management right away.

Career Opportunities

The median annual wage for emergency management directors was $74,420 in May 2018.

Employment of emergency management directors is projected to grow 5 percent from 2018 to 2028, about as fast as the average for all occupations. The importance of preparing for and minimizing the risks from emergencies will help sustain demand and employment for these workers.

The B.S. in emergency planning and management will prepare you to establish or grow your career in a variety of industries and settings that focus on emergency rescue and response including: homeland security, hospitals, municipal emergency management, county emergency management, safety management, intelligence analysis, private security, airports, state and local law enforcement, federal law enforcement, customs investigators, special agents, military service and border security and patrol.