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Public Health: Emergency Management & Disaster Preparedness

Gain a professional advantage for employment and advancement with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Public Health with the Emergency Management and Disaster Preparedness Option. This option is designed for undergraduates interested in pursuing careers as emergency management professionals.

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Degree Level
Bachelor of Science
Delivery
In Person / Fully Online / Accelerated
Time to Degree
8 Semesters
Credit Hours
120 Total, 47 in Major
Careers
Directors, Managers
Public Health: Emergency Management & Disaster Preparedness students at Â鶹¹ú²ú

Why Study Public Health: Emergency Management & Disaster Preparedness at Â鶹¹ú²ú?

  • Flexible paths to fit your life - traditional classroom learning or online degree-completion
  • Earn up to 12 semester hours through Credit for Prior Learning, for example, EMS-related coursework
  • A faster path to a master's through our accelerated online program
"I didn't expect to get real experience this early, but by my sophomore year I was already working on projects that felt like actual marketing work. It made me feel confident that I'm ready for what comes next."
Alex Wilcoxon
Marketing | Junior
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Hands-On Experience

  • Hands-on experience through the required internship
  • Collaborations with others in the emergency management field
  • Learn from case studies and real-life experiences
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What You'll Learn

Gain a professional advantage for employment and advancements with a bachelor's degree in Health Promotion with Emergency Management and Disaster Preparedness Option. This option is designed for traditional undergraduates interested in pursuing careers as emergency management professionals.    

$125,710
Median Salary 4 Years After Graduation

Career Outcomes

  • Emergency Management Directors
  • Regulatory Affairs Managers
  • Compliance Managers
  • Loss Prevention Managers
  • Wind Energy Development Managers
  • Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists…
  • First-Line Supervisors of Police &…

Career Insights

Job Outlook ★ Bright Outlook Grow Rapidly · Openings
Preparation Needed Considerable (4/5)
Personality Fit Enterprising

Connect With Us

Amanda Harvey
Department Chair, Assistant Professor & Academic Advisor
ajharvey2@eiu.edu
4303 Klehm Hall
217-581-5761
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Alisa Gray
Academic Advisor for the Department of Human Services, Department of Public Health & Nutrition, Adjunct Instructor
aagray@eiu.edu
2172 Buzzard Hall
217-581-5310
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Billy Panther
Head of Panther Pride
Old Main
217-581-2223
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