Emergency Management Degrees in Texas

Angelina College

Angelina College offers structured courses for certification programs, continued education units and undergraduate (Associate’s) degree. Students who wish to continue their education to earn a bachelor’s degree at a university can transfer with an Associate in Applied Science and Associate in Art degrees. These two degrees are designed for transferring to a university or for entry into the workforce. Specialized training is offered such as The Angelina College Fire Academy for the basic fire suppression certificate program which will prepare students for the Texas Commission on Fire Protection Basic Firefighter Certification examination. Angelina College is a convenient, low cost choice in obtaining college education.

Associate in Applied Science, Emergency Medical Services Program

The Associate in Applied Science, Emergency Medical Services Program degree is for students who wish to obtain a formal education in order to enter the workforce in the emergency medical field. The curriculum components for the degree requires a total of 69 degree hours with core classes in english, speech, math, biology, humanities and sociology. There are also technical classes required in emergency medical services such as trauma management, medical emergencies, patient assessment, airway management and emergency pharmacology. By obtaining this degree, students will be prepared for licensure as a paramedic with career possibilities in multiple hospital departments such as emergency room, ICU or lab), emergency medical services education, emergency medical services management, industrial safety and the military. The Associate in Applied Science, Emergency Medical Services Program degree also prepares students who wish to transfer to a university in order to achieve a bachelor’s degree. Enrollment in the Emergency Medical Services Program is limited as acceptance into Angelina College does not guarantee placement in the program.

Contact

Angelina College
3500 South First Street
Lufkin, Texas 75904
(936) 639-1301 (main number)
Degree Level: Associates
David Wilkerson, LP – Emergency Medical Services Program Coordinator
(936) 633-5421
david_w@angelina.edu
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Austin Community College District

Health Sciences Information

With eleven campuses, eight centers and two additional sites offering over 100 areas of study, Austin Community College District is available for students throughout the central Texas area. Providing alternative resources to travel including the Green Pass program which offers free rides on the Capital Metro, Austin Community College is dedicated to assisting students with finding sustainable options in their lives. Ready to assist students reach their educational goals towards a degree or to transfer to a university, advancement in careers, training toward rewarding careers, career changes and continued learning for life, Austin Community College has all the resources necessary for students to achieve their dreams.

Associate of Applied Science Degree, Emergency Medical Services

Earning an Associate of Applied Science Degree, Emergency Medical Services through Austin Community College District prepares students for licensure as a paramedic. With classes held at the Eastview and Cypress Creek campuses, students gain the skills necessary to become successful in the emergency medical services field. The emergency medical service courses offered through Austin Community College District are nationally accredited through the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions. Enrollment in the program is limited as admission to the school does not guarantee acceptance to the program. Informational sessions are available on the school website. There are prerequisites required before applying, such as Texas state certification as an EMT-Basic or eligible for National Registry at the EMT Basic Level, current and documented cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), immunity record to specific diseases, pass a criminal background check and drug screening and successful completion of competency exam. Once accepted, students will be required to obtain a physical examination and an annual documented tuberculosis test.

Contact

Austin Community College District
Health Sciences Information and Admissions Office
Building 8000, Room 8356
3401 Webberville Road
Austin, Texas 78702
(512) 223-5700
Degree Level: Associates
Rebecca Brock, Department Chair
bbrock@austincc.edu
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Saint Edward’s University

Rated as number 15 of the Best Colleges, Regional Universities for 2014 by U.S. News and World Report, St. Edward’s University is a private, Roman Catholic school. Founded in 1885 and situated on a 160 acre campus, St. Edward’s University is home to approximately 5,000 students. Believing great students share a passion for learning with strength and curiosity, St. Edward’s University takes an innovative approach to selecting students that goes beyond test scores and grade point averages. With over half the classes with fewer than 20 students, St. Edward’s University offers a unique student-faculty ratio of 13:1. There are over 90 academic programs offered at St. Edward’s University.

Bachelor of Arts in Public Safety Management degree

The Bachelor of Arts in Public Safety Management degree prepares students for helping others and organizations during a crisis with the techniques of safety and survival that are provided by first responders. With an emphasis on communication and conflict resolution, students will be equipped for careers in disaster preparedness, emergency management, public safety, and medical management. Along with courses to develop community relations, terrorism preparedness and team building, students will also expand their knowledge in research, critical thinking, management, budgeting, disaster preparedness, leadership and presentation. Elective courses such as criminology, law enforcement, leadership theory and group performance are available and required. Students who have performed internships with the police department, fire department, or emergency medical services may earn credit. The Bachelor of Arts in Public Safety Management degree prepares students for careers in national security, property protection, emergency medical services, fire safety, law enforcement, crisis communication, strategy and risk management.

Contact

Saint Edward’s University
3001 South Congress Avenue
Austin, Texas 78704-6489
(512) 448-8400 (main number)
Degree Level: Masters
Helene Caudill, PhD, Dean of New College
(512) 448-8648
helenec@stedwards.edu
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St. Mary’s University

St. Mary’s University was voted as number 27 of the Best Regional Universities (west) with U.S. News and World Report for 2014. Founded in 1852 and located on 135 acres, St. Mary’s University is a private Roman Catholic school. Known for the personal attention provided to students, St. Mary’s University challenges students to strive for excellence without compromising integrity. Offering uniqueness such as being one of the first schools to offer a Service Learning Center and having a high graduation rate, St. Mary’s University was selected as a model of student success by the Education Trust. Further, The Princeton Review and Campus Compact selected St. Mary’s University to be included in Colleges with a Conscience: 81 Great Schools with Outstanding Community Involvement.

Doctor of Philosophy, Counselor Education and Supervision (CES)

St. Mary’s University offers a Doctor of Philosophy, Counselor Education and Supervision (CES). The CES program is designed to prepare students to work as advanced researchers, educators and clinicians who promote human dignity, peace and justice in a changing global society. The CES degree at St. Mary’s University is a full time study program of three years, two years of classroom instruction and one year as a residence. The purpose of the CES program is to develop counseling educators to provide therapeutic service and interventions in public and private human service agencies. The St. Mary’s University CES program welcomes diversity in backgrounds and experience. The CES program has seven objectives; professional identity, supervision, teaching, research and scholarship, grants and program evaluations, leadership and advocacy, and counseling. Admission in the St. Mary’s University CES degree program is only granted to students who meet the minimum requirements and show the potential of success in completion of the degree.

Contact

St. Mary’s University
One Camino Santa Maria
San Antonio, Texas 78228
(210) 436-3011
Degree Level: Doctorate
Aaron M. Tyler, Interim Dean of the Graduate School
atyler@stmarytx.edu
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Texas Southern University

Founded in 1927, Texas Southern University is a historically black institution offering academic and research programs for an ethnically diverse student population to prepare them for careers in a global society. Offering over 100 undergraduate and graduate programs, the university is located in the heart of Houston, Texas on a 150 acre campus. Texas Southern University is historically one of the largest black universities in the nation. Heralded as a pioneer, Texas Southern University has produced a remarkable number of post-secondary and advanced graduates from across the world, giving them the distinguished recognition of becoming one of the most diverse institutions in the state of Texas.

Bachelors of Science in Emergency Management and Homeland Security

Texas Southern University offers a Bachelors of Science in Emergency Management and Homeland Security. This program prepares students for careers with federal government agencies such as Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Homeland Security. Additionally it prepares students for other opportunities found in private industries, humanitarian organizations, emergency management, local, county, state and/or community emergency response teams. Other career opportunities include those who deal with disaster contingency planning found in nonprofit organizations, hospitals and private corporations. The Bachelors of Science in Emergency Management and Homeland Security degree offered at Texas Southern University provides students with the skills to meet the critical needs of emergency administrators, students are prepared for response and recovery during a disaster. Students will master the skills of basic emergency preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation. The Bachelors of Science in Emergency Management and Homeland Security degree consists of 121 credit hours with 46 of these credit hours in general education.

Contact

Texas Southern University
3100 Cleburne Street
Houston, Texas 77004
(713) 313-7011
Degree Level: Bachelors
Dr. Glenn S. Johnson, Associate Dean
(713) 313-4845
johnsongs@tsu.edu
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University of North Texas

One of the nation’s largest universities with 36,000 students, the University of North Texas is a public school offering approximately 100 majors and 400 student organizations. Students have the option of living in traditional residential halls or living-learning communities where students are groups based on interests and majors such as music, visual arts, journalism, or health and welfare. Freshman students are required to live on campus unless they are communing from home. The University of North Texas is situated on 900 acres and is close to Dallas and Fort Worth. Founded in 1890, the University of North Texas has notable alumni including Roy Orbison, Norah Jones and Joe Greene.

Bachelor of Science in Emergency Administration and Planning

The Bachelor of Science in Emergency Administration and Planning from the University of North Texas prepares students for careers with government agencies, private industry and humanitarian organizations such as Federal Emergency Management Agency, Red Cross, local and state emergency management coordinator or community emergency response teams. The curriculum at the University of North Texas develops valuable skills with practical, hands on experience by participating in disaster drills, disaster planning, post assessments and volunteering with local disaster related community services. Students will master the skills of basic emergency preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation. They will learn how to care for the special needs population groups, how to interact with terrorism and management, how to use technology in planning and managing disaster and how to focus on public health and disasters. Students also have the opportunity to study abroad in countries such as Mexico, India and Thailand. Students with no experience in emergency management will be required to complete and internship.

Contact

University of North Texas
1155 Union Circle
Denton, Texas 76203
(940) 565-2000
Degree Level: Bachelors
Patrick Shinkle, Associate Director
(940) 369-7950
patrick.shinkle@unt.edu
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Wayland Baptist University

Wayland Baptist University is a private Christian school with a total of fourteen campuses in five Texas cities, six states and in Kenya. By offering a challenging academic program in a Christian environment, Wayland Baptist University students are prepared for professional success. Through degree programs of the highest demand, students learn a Christian work ethic in instructional classes with a low student to professor ratio. Wayland Baptist University offers over 40 majors and graduate programs in eight distinct university schools. Admission into Wayland Baptist Church does not guarantee admittance into the graduate degree programs. Graduate programs have a separate admission process.

Master of Public Administration degree

The Master of Public Administration degree at Wayland Baptist University prepares students for careers with federal government agencies such as the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), justice administration specializations, Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Homeland Security. The Master of Public Administration degree also prepares students for other opportunities found in local, county and state agencies. Additional career opportunities include those who deal with disaster contingency planning found in nonprofit organizations, hospitals and private corporations. By providing students with the skills necessary to meet the critical needs of emergency administrators, the Wayland Baptist University Master of Public Administration degree curriculum instructs students how to master the skills of basic emergency preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation. The degree consists of 36 credit hours with 18 of these hours in courses specializing in government administration, homeland security, emergency management or justice administration. Classes are available online.

Contact

Wayland Baptist University
1900 W 7th Street
Plainview, Texas 79072
(806) 291-1000
Degree Level: Masters
Dr. Estelle Owens, Dean of the School of Behavioral and Social Sciences
(806) 291-1171
owensest@wbu.edu
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West Texas A&M University

Set in an urban environment nestled on 176 acres, West Texas A&M University is located approximately 15 files south of Amarillo, Texas. Founded in 1910 as a public institution, West Texas A&M University has an enrollment of over 7,000 students and offers over 62 undergraduate and 41 graduate degree programs. There are approximately 8,000 students enrolled in the Ph.D. in Agriculture program. West Texas A&M University offers a number of student services available including tutoring, placement service and day care. Distance education is offered for individual classes, 6 undergraduate and 6 master degree programs. Classes are also held in satellite locations.

Emergency Management Administration program

The Emergency Management Administration program at West Texas A&M University prepares students for careers in advanced levels of emergency services administration and management professions. By offering a curriculum rich in cutting edge intellectual development, students who graduate with a Bachelors in Emergency Management Administration are prepared for careers such as firefighters, police officers, emergency responders, military personnel, and other emergency service positions. Admission to the program requires an Associate’s degree or completion of appropriate technical courses offered through the National Fire Academy or other accredited technical/educational school. Further, students must be currently employed in an emergency management position and must have completed a minimum of five years of emergency management experience by graduation. The Emergency Management Administration Program is accredited and available completely online. Students are not required to live on campus and nor be residents of Texas. Completion of 120 credit hours is necessary and can be done on a part time basis.

Contact

West Texas A&M University
2501 4th Avenue
Canyon, Texas 79016
(806) 651-0000 (main)
Degree Level: Bachelors
Eddie Henderson, Dean and Professor, College of Education and Social Sciences
(806) 651-2603
ehenderson@wtamu.edu
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Degree programs offered at various colleges and universities throughout Texas help prepare students to enter the work force or advance their careers in emergency management. With a variety of programs available, campuses located statewide and online classes, students can complete their degrees on a full time or part time basis. Degrees in emergency management lead to advanced level positions.