Undergraduate Certificate in Emergency Management Leadership

The Certificate in Emergency Management Leadership provides students with an all-hazards foundation in emergency management across the national preparedness cycle.

The program covers all aspects of emergency management, including planning and prevention, disaster response, recovery and mitigation, with particular emphasis on the National Response Framework (NRF) and the Incident Command System (ICS).

Students also select one leadership-focused course, allowing them to align the certificate with their professional needs and career goals.

Note: Certificate programs are not eligible for Title IV Federal Financial Aid unless taken as part of a degree program.

Some certificates may not be eligible to pair with a minor. See the Minor Restrictions list for details.

Program-Level Student Learning Outcomes

Students will:

• Detail the administrative and technical requirements for disaster response and emergency management.
• Describe the all-hazards and whole-community approach to comprehensive emergency management.
• Illustrate the application of emergency management principles and procedures to the National Preparedness Cycle with a focus on response and recovery.
• Practice leadership in multi-stakeholder disaster management.
• Identify the components of the National Response Framework (NRF), the Incident Command System (ICS) and the Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA) process.
• Outline risk-based planning for emergency management and disaster response.

Worldwide Certificate Requirements