certificate

Emergency Management & Homeland Security

This multi-course certificate offers core knowledge and skills essential for leaders in the world of emergency planning, security, protection, and emergency response.

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200.00

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This program is perfect for...

Those seeking a career in this rapidly growing industry
Professionals seeking continuing education in their field
People looking to complete coursework in a concentrated time period—you’ll get a professional certificate in less than a year
Those who want to hone and apply skills in emergency preparedness and protection

What you can learn.

The basics, background, and resources of the Department of Homeland Security
Crisis management and communication
Fundamentals of emergency preparedness
How to evaluate vulnerability and risk in an organization

This certificate is recognized by the IAEM (International Association of Emergency Managers).

Courses

Required (5)

Elective (1)

Required

Students must complete all courses in this stream.

Crisis Management and Communications: Safeguarding Image and Viability

MGMT X 469.15

Emergency Preparedness and Homeland Security: An Overview

MGMT X 408.801

Fundamentals of Emergency Preparedness

MGMT X 408.802

Human, Legal-Compliance, and Ethical Issues of Emergency and Risk Management

MGMT X 408.803

Testing, Training, and Exercises for Business and Government Agencies

MGMT X 408.804

Defined Elective - Completion Requirement

Students must complete one course in this stream.

Capstone: Building the Preparedness Plan

MGMT X 408.805

Internship in Emergency Management and Homeland Security

MGMT X 408.806

Estimated Cost Breakdown

Application & Candidacy Fee

200.00

Estimated Program Tuition

4300.00

Estimated program textbook/materials

900.00

Estimated Total Cost

$5400

*The Application & Candidacy fee establishes your candidacy in the program for a period of time covering normal progress toward completion and may allow you to access a variety of program benefits. See our website or speak to a program representative for more information about candidacy and program benefits.

Internships Available

Yes

Visa Requirement Applicable

No

VA Benefit Eligible

Yes

Financial Aid

No

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**Federal Financial Aid Gainful Employment Disclosures

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Get a Head Start on a Master of Science in Emergency Services Administration!

Take advantage of an agreement between UCLA Extension and California State University Long Beach to complete your MS in Emergency Services Administration. Complete the Emergency Management and Homeland Security Certificate or the Enterprise Risk Management Certificate from UCLA Extension and then apply 8 quarter units (two 4-unit courses) or a maximum of 6 semester units toward CSULB's MS in Emergency Services Administration.*