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    Disaster Preparedness and Crisis Management - Master of Science
    The Master of Science in Leadership in Disaster Preparedness and Crisis Management will provide courses in the areas of occupational health and safety, disaster preparation and crisis management, and environmental issues directly related to leadership skills development and content required of leaders in the area of emergency public safety and response.

    Courses in the Disaster Preparedness and Crisis Management MS Degree program include:
    • Environmental Issues and Hazard Management
    • Contemporary Issues in Disaster Preparedness & Crisis Management
    • Disaster Preparedness & Crisis Management
    • Leadership and Innovation
    • Organizational Development and Change
    • Strategic Planning and Decision Making


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    Emergency Management - Bachelor of Science
    The Emergency Management program is a bachelors' degree completion program designed for the adult working professional 25 years and older who has completed at least two years of college. The program emphasizes the fundamentals of emergency management while providing an interdisciplinary course of study in the skills and practices of emergency planning and management. The primary purpose of the program is to serve the needs of emergency management professionals to address all aspects of natural and human-caused disasters. Graduates of the program will possess a knowledge and experience-based approach to strategic planning for disaster prevention, reduction, response, and recovery. Candidates for the degree include those working in or desirous of working in emergency management and who have completed academic work in one of several fields including fire protection, emergency medical response, law enforcement, environmental health and safety, and other related fields.

    Courses in the Emergency Management BS Degree program include:
    • Emergency Management Organization
    • All Hazards Emergency Planning
    • Emergency Management Operations and Techniques
    • Disaster Preparedness and Crisis Management
    • Communications for Emergency Management
    • Mitigation Planning in Emergency Management


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    Executive Fire Science Leadership - Master of Science
    A Master of Science in Executive Fire Service Leadership degree at Grand Canyon University will provide you with the necessary skills to pursue or enhance your career. This degree is offered entirely online, and offers you the benefit of fitting your education into your schedule. All MSEFSL courses are facilitated by doctorate-professors who possess first-hand knowledge and experience in the fire service/emergency management fields. Professors will provide an environment where current and future issues in the industry can be discussed and students will develop an understanding for strategic management, analysis, evaluation, and effective internal processes.

    Courses in the Executive Fire Science Leadership MS Degree program include:
    • Strategic Planning in Fire Science
    • Applied Fire Service Research
    • Occupational Health and Safety
    • Disaster Preparedness and Crisis Management
    • Legal Aspects of Fire Service
    • Environmental Issues and Hazard Management


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    Public Safety Administration - Bachelor of Science
    A Bachelor of Science in Public Safety Administration degree from Grand Canyon University prepares graduates for careers or promotional advancement in public safety industries. You will solve management problems, fine-tune strategic plans, enhance human resource potential, increase productivity, and address internal organizational issues. The online B.S. in Public Safety Administration degree prepares graduates for careers and advancement in public safety industries where a high level of understanding in organizational dynamics and interpersonal skills are required.

    Courses in the Public Safety Administration BS Degree program include:
    • Managerial Communications
    • Political and Legal Systems
    • Ethics in Public Safety
    • Leadership in Public Safety
    • Public Safety and the Community
    • Strategic Planning
    Grand Canyon University Online

    Grand Canyon University (GCU) is Arizona's private university. Based in Phoenix, the regionally accredited, private, non-denominational Christian university offers online and campus-based bachelor’s and master’s degree programs through the Ken Blanchard College of Business, College of Education, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, and College of Liberal Arts. The school is ranked as one of the top online education programs by OEDb (Online Education Database) and as one of the top five online colleges for entrepreneurs by Fortune Small Business Magazine. With a total enrollment of approximately 25,000 students, GCU emphasizes individual attention for both traditional undergraduate students as well as the working professional.

    Course Schedules:

    Online programs are currently operating on a semester basis. Students can take more than one course per semester.

    Financing Options:

    Perkins Loan, Stafford Student Loans, PLUS Loans, Leveraging Educational Assistance Partnership (LEAP) State Grant, Arizona Post-Secondary Education Voucher Program State Grant, Federal Pell Grant, Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG)

    Accreditation:

    Grand Canyon University is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (member of North Central Association of Colleges and Schools).