When emergencies arise, you’ll be prepared to lead 

Our Master of Science in Emergency Management program focuses on disaster preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery. Additionally, our program offers courses on the social effects of different disasters, the role of the emergency manager, and disaster preparedness in the public and private sectors. 

  • Become a leader. When an emergency arises, you’ll be prepared to lead, mitigate, and respond.  
  • Designed with working professionals in mind. With no set class times and a minimum requirement of one course per term, our program is perfect for achieving work-life-school balance. 
  • Earn your master’s degree from the masters. The University of New Haven is recognized as having one of the first fully-online university programs in Emergency Management in the U.S.  developed concurrently with FEMA’s guidelines for emergency management in higher education.
  • Real world experience.  As part of the curriculum, you’ll create an emergency response plan for organizations and government entities. 

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According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), emergency management is one of the fastest-growing career fields, with an expected increase of at least 1000 positions per year.

The median annual earnings for Emergency Managers is $59,770 per year, with the top 10% percent earning over $107,810.

Testimonials

Lou Cavaliere - Online Graduate Student in Emergency Management

Lou, Cavaliere

“The University of New Haven’s online M.S. in Emergency Management has provided an exceptional learning platform allowing me to succeed in this expanding field. The individualized attention extended by the University’s staff has made the online experience more personable than I could have imagined. My professors have been outstanding and have provided my classmates and I the necessary tools, information and current practices emergency managers use today. Since enrolling in the program, I have incorporated many of the models and knowledge gained from my classes and applied them to my current job tasks at the fire department.”

Colleen Kragen - Online Graduate Student in Emergency Management

Colleen Kragen

“I am continually impressed by the University of New Haven staff and professors. As a veteran and out-of-state student, I was unsure at the level of attention I would receive from any online master’s program, but as I am nearing the end of my degree, I know I made the right choice by attending UNH. The admissions staff for the Emergency Management Graduate Department, VA liaisons, financial aid personnel, and university bookstore have all gone above and beyond to respond quickly and address any concerns I have had. All of my professors have been readily available through email or phone to answer any questions, working with my schedule and the time difference. I would highly recommend this university to anyone looking for a flexible, challenging, and thorough online Emergency Management program!”

Testimonials

Lou Cavaliere - Online Graduate Student in Emergency Management

Lou, Cavaliere

“The University of New Haven’s online M.S. in Emergency Management has provided an exceptional learning platform allowing me to succeed in this expanding field. The individualized attention extended by the University’s staff has made the online experience more personable than I could have imagined. My professors have been outstanding and have provided my classmates and I the necessary tools, information and current practices emergency managers use today. Since enrolling in the program, I have incorporated many of the models and knowledge gained from my classes and applied them to my current job tasks at the fire department.”

Colleen Kragen - Online Graduate Student in Emergency Management

Colleen Kragen

“I am continually impressed by the University of New Haven staff and professors. As a veteran and out-of-state student, I was unsure at the level of attention I would receive from any online master’s program, but as I am nearing the end of my degree, I know I made the right choice by attending UNH. The admissions staff for the Emergency Management Graduate Department, VA liaisons, financial aid personnel, and university bookstore have all gone above and beyond to respond quickly and address any concerns I have had. All of my professors have been readily available through email or phone to answer any questions, working with my schedule and the time difference. I would highly recommend this university to anyone looking for a flexible, challenging, and thorough online Emergency Management program!”

1/2 price tuition for all sworn police officers & firefighters

The University of New Haven is proud to offer a 50% tuition discount on our Lee College graduate degrees to all sworn police officers and firefighters.

Join our impressive group of alumni

The University of New Haven graduates are putting their knowledge into action for employers nationwide, including:

  • FEMA
  • U.S. Department of Homeland Security
  • Branford Fire Department
  • Gaylord Hospital
  • CT Department of Emergency Management and Homeland Security
  • Yale-New Haven Hospital
  • Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Sikorsky Aircraft