Earn a Graduate Degree Online in Disaster Science

Graduate Degrees and Certificate in Disaster Science

Find a Program that Works for You.

• Choose the Master of Disaster Science Professional Track (without Thesis) for a terminal degree in emergency management.
• Choose the Master of Disaster Science Thesis Track for a more theoretical experience that includes a thesis.
• Or select the Graduate Certificate in Disaster Science to add to your knowledge, skills and abilities.

Study Part Time or Full Time. Our Disaster Science degrees are offered entirely online and are available to all part-time or full-time students. Our degrees are open to all applicants who meet eligibility requirements.

Select a Program that Fits your Needs

Earn a Master of Disaster Science (MDS) - Professional Track without a thesis. The MDS - Professional requires 36 graduate credit hours. Courses are delivered in three major areas of knowledge: Context & Management, The Disaster Environment and Disaster Operations.

Earn a Master of Disaster Science (MDS) - Thesis Track that includes a thesis. The MDS - Thesis requires 30 graduate credit hours, which includes a 3-credit thesis course.

Earn a Graduate Certificate in Disaster Science. The Graduate Certificate requires 12 graduate credit hours.

Eligiblity Requirements

• Earned bachelor's degree from a regionally-accredited college or university
  • Minimum GPA of 3.0 on all college and university academic work attempted
• Applicable field experience (at least three years required)
• Writing sample that details:
  • Professional background
  • Interest in the emergency management field
  • Interest in pursuing an advanced degree in disaster science
• Personal interview (as deemed necessary by the Program Chair)