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Emergency Management

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This comprehensive certificate offers core knowledge and skills essential for leaders in the world of emergency planning, security, protection, and emergency response.

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Courses
4 Required
1 Elective
Methods
Online
F-1 Visa Eligible

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This program is perfect for...

Those seeking to launch a career in this rapidly growing industry
Professionals seeking to maintain a professional license or certification
People looking to complete coursework in a concentrated time period—you’ll get a professional certificate in less than a year
Those who want to hone and apply skills in emergency preparedness and protection

What you can learn.

How to prepare your organization, community, or agency for all manner of threats and hazards
The frameworks for incident response, recovery, and mitigation
Crisis and risk communication strategies
Ethical, equitable, and compliant risk management approaches

Train for Tomorrow’s Emergencies, Today.

In today’s world, the demand for skilled leaders in emergency planning, security, and disaster response has never been greater. From the long-lasting impacts of 9/11 to the increasing frequency and severity of natural disasters, organizations across sectors are seeking professionals who can respond decisively and strategically. 

This comprehensive certificate program equips you with the core knowledge and practical skills needed to lead in high-pressure environments.

Designed for those pursuing or advancing in management and supervisory roles, the curriculum covers critical areas of security, protection, and emergency response. Prepare to meet the challenges of a rapidly evolving field—and make a meaningful impact when it matters most.

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This certificate is recognized by the IAEM (International Association of Emergency Managers). IAEM also awards education credit for these courses as part of its Associate Emergency Manager and Certified Emergency Manager certifications/recertifications.
 

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Step 1: Enroll in a Course
Courses in this program are open enrollment and paid for individually. You may take courses without committing to the program.
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Step 2: Become a Candidate
Establish candidacy in the certificate program to receive tailored information, lock in course requirements, and gain access to exclusive student benefits. Registration Fee: $200
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Important Note for International Students: Candidacy fees are included in your program fees and do not need to be paid separately.

Cost and Fees

All courses in this program are paid for individually, unless otherwise noted. An application form is required to establish candidacy in this program. From the 'Apply Now' button, complete the online application and pay the application fee if applicable.
Application and Candidacy Fee
$200
Estimated Textbooks and Materials
$600
Estimated Program Tuition
$5050

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Drop-In Advising Hour
This informal Zoom event is a platform for current and new program students to connect and ask questions to program staff. Drop in for 10 minutes or stay for the hour. Have questions about the certificate or program, bring them with you!

Each first and third Wednesdays of the month, 11am-12pm PT.

Email industrysegmentprograms@uclaextension.edu for the meeting link.

Required Courses

Elective Courses

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Electives

Students must complete one elective course.

An internship in emergency and risk management can provide you with practical experience in a variety of emergency management job functions. Students must be officially enrolled in the Homeland Security and Emergency Management Certificate and have successfully completed all five of the required courses, with a GPA of 3.0 or better, before enrolling in the internship.

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Get a Head Start on a Master's Degree

Take advantage of an agreement between UCLA Extension and California State University Long Beach to complete your Master of Science in Emergency Services Administration. Graduates of this certificate may apply 12 quarter units (three 4-unit courses) or a maximum of 8 semester units toward CSULB's MS in Emergency Services Administration.*

*Transfer to the CSULB master's degree is contingent upon the student already possessing a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, with a minimum GPA of 3.0. CSULB is the sole academic institution that determines eligibility for admission to the Master of Science in Emergency Service Administration and will be the institution that evaluates the official University of California Los Angeles Extension transcript submitted by applicants.

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