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College of Criminal Justice

Emergency Management

​​SHSU’s Graduate Certificate Emergency Management readies law enforcement, public safety, and security professionals to advance their careers in as little as one year.​

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Degree
  • Graduate Certificate
Location
  • Online
Type of Instruction
  • Online
Length

18 Credit Hours

Succeed in Emergency Management

​​SHSU’s online Graduate Certificate in Emergency Management equips practitioners in law enforcement, public safety, and security with advanced skills in disaster response, risk mitigation, and continuity planning. Ideal for those seeking to deepen expertise, drive career advancement, and enhance community resilience.​

This 18-credit-hour program can be completed in as little as one year, with two courses per semester, allowing professionals to balance work and study. Completion of the online Graduate Certificate also puts students halfway to receiving a Master of Science in Homeland Security Studies.

Find Your Future Career

​​Graduates pursue roles such as emergency management specialist, disaster response coordinator, business continuity planner, homeland security analyst, public safety manager, and more.​ 

​​Expert Security Studies Faculty​

​SHSU’s Security Studies faculty are experienced professionals and scholars dedicated to homeland security education, combining real-world expertise with research to prepare effective security leaders.​

Interested in Graduate School?

SHSU offers more than 60 high-quality graduate programs that empower you to advance your career, deepen your expertise, and achieve your personal and professional goals.

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