Lead When It Matters Most
Disasters—both natural and human-made—are becoming more frequent, more complex, and more connected to our daily lives. Communities need professionals who can anticipate risks, coordinate effective responses, and guide recovery with confidence.
UNO’s Emergency Management and Disaster Science program prepares you to do exactly that. Through hands-on learning, interdisciplinary coursework, and real-world partnerships, you’ll develop the skills to protect people, strengthen resilience, and step into a rapidly growing field that makes a meaningful impact.
Required Courses
University General Education Requirements
- Fundamental Skills (15 credit hours)
- Breadth of Knowledge (13 credit hours)
- Individual and Social Responsibility (6 credit hours)
Core Requirements (30 hours)
- EMGT 1000 Introduction to Emergency Management
- EMGT 2020 Emergency Management Strategies and Communications: National Incident Management System
- EMGT 2050 Political and Legal Foundations in Emergency Services
- PA 2170 Introduction to Public Administration
- PA/CRCJ 3000 Applied Statistics and Data Processing in the Public Sector
- EMGT 3040 Preparedness Planning and Risk Mitigation
- EMGT 3080 Agency Collaboration during Disasters
- EMGT 4060 Disaster Response and Recovery
- EMGT 4200 Internship in Emergency Management
- EMGT 4990 Capstone
Concentration Areas (Choose two 15-hour concentration areas)
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- Criminology and Criminal Justice*
- Fire Service Management*
- Gerontology*
- Geospatial Science
- Information Technology and Communication*
- Intelligence and Security*
- Logistics Management*
- Natural Disasters
- Planning and Preparing for Urban Hazards
- Private Sector Management*
- Public Administration and Management*
- Tribal Management and Emergency Services*
*Indicates concentrations available online.