Emergency and Disaster Management - Upper Iowa University

Emergency and Disaster Management

Upper Iowa University offers intense coursework in Emergency and Disaster Management. This degree supports FEMA and enhances the ability of first responders, as well as local and state planning agencies, to handle crises. The collegial environment and individual attention we provide creates the conditions for you to unlock your potential.

In our post 9/11 world, our nation's need for preparedness requires trained and dedicated professionals. A degree in Emergency and Disaster Management prepares you to take the lead in the critical work of responding to a wide range of natural and man-made disasters and civil emergencies.

The Emergency and Disaster Management major consists of 54 semester credits. In addition, learners must complete the general education core along with additional elective credits to complete the 120 semester credits required for the Bachelor of Science degree. At least 18 credits in this major must be earned in upper division coursework. A minimum 2.0 GPA in the major is required for graduation.

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Emergency and Disaster Management Program is Taught at Following Campus Location:

Des Moines Center: 1119 5th St. • West Des Moines IA 50265

Madison Center: 4601 Hammersley Rd. • Madiso WI 53711

Waterloo Center: 3563 University Avenue • Waterloo IA 50701

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Accreditations

The University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association (www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org) and is approved by the Louisiana Higher Education Board, the Wisconsin Educational Approval Board, and the Iowa Department of Education (for teacher education in Iowa only). The programs offered are approved by the states of Iowa, Kansas (restricted), Louisiana, Texas, and Wisconsin for veterans' benefits. The MBA and undergraduate business degree programs conferred by the Extended University also hold accreditation by the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE).

Members of: National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration (NASPAA) and Council for Standards in Human Service Education (CSHSE).