Master of Science - Emergency and Crisis Management

Plan Description

The ECEM program is a professional degree designed to maximize the expertise of experienced professionals from numerous disciplines, levels, and regions, thereby providing the opportunity to both advance individual philosophies and to gain broad exposure to a wide variety of other techniques and methodologies to effectively address natural, intentional, and technical disasters. The degree offers enhanced professional growth for the individual and a contribution to a developing body of knowledge.  The program is intended for students interested in the general framework of Emergency Management and Homeland Security; Leadership, management and coordination skills for Emergency Management and Homeland Security; Community preparedness, mitigation, response and recovery from natural and man-made disasters; and Actually participating in exercise planning and execution.

Please note that the ECEM program is a special tuition and fee-based program approved by the Board of Regents. To find the current fee structure, please call (702) 895-0236.

Plan Execution

1. Students will evaluate, develop, and implement exercises designed to test their ability to apply course content.
2. Students will be required to complete course work through the University’s online educational system.
3. Students are expected to enroll in a full three-course load each module and finish with the initial cohort.   

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Plan Admission Requirements

Application deadlines

Applications available on the UNLV Graduate College website.

1. A baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
2. A minimum grade point average of 2.75 overall for all undergraduate work.
3. A completed Graduate College application.
4. Submission of official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended.
5. A resume which should indicate professional experience.
6. A personal statement
7. Three letters of recommendation.
8. A nonrefundable admission application fee, payable by credit card, check, or money order. Checks or money orders should be made payable to Board of Regents.
9. Satisfactory GRE scores in the verbal and quantitative sections may be required.

All the above should be submitted online through the Graduate College admissions application.

All domestic and international applicants must review and follow the  Graduate College Admission and Registration Requirements.

Students are accepted into a degree program as described in the Graduate Catalog. The faculty and corresponding sub-disciplines and sub-plans within the described programs are subject to change at any time.

Plan Requirements

 Total Credits Required: 36 

Plan Graduation Requirements

The student must submit all required forms to the Graduate College and then apply for graduation up to two semesters prior to completing his/her degree requirements.