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Earn Your BA in Emergency and Disaster Management Online

Natural disasters and severe weather, bioterrorism, public health emergencies, and radiation incidents are among the disasters that could strike at any time and each requires increasingly sophisticated levels of response. By earning your Bachelor of Arts in Emergency and Disaster Management online from American Military University (AMU), you are introduced to the all-hazards approach to the discipline as you explore all phases of disaster.

AMU’s programs are online with 24/7 access and no set login times. At AMU, there are no entrance exams and classes start every month, so you can begin quickly and control your schedule. Ask us about transfer credit opportunities to help you save time and money in completing your degree.


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International Fire Service Accreditation Congress

IFSAC®-Accredited

AMU's Bachelor of Arts in Emergency and Disaster Management is accredited by the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC®).

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* All U.S. active-duty servicemembers, National Guard members, Reservists, and military families are eligible for our Preferred Military Rate, which is $250 per credit hour for both undergraduate and master’s-level programs. Eligible family members include parents, spouses, legal partners, siblings, and dependents.

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All U.S. active-duty servicemembers, National Guard members, and Reservists are eligible for our Preferred Military Rate, which is $250 per credit hour for both undergraduate and master’s-level programs. Military family members, including parents, spouses, legal partners, siblings, and dependents are also eligible for the Preferred Military Rate.

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Why You Should Earn This Bachelor's From AMU

Local Perspective

No matter the size or scope of the incident, this program approaches your learning with a fundamental emergency management concept: All disasters are local.

Comprehensive Coursework

Your classes cover vital areas of the discipline: emergency management and planning, incident command, hazard mitigation, social media, hazardous materials management, and the psychology of disaster.

Core Skill-Building

Disaster response requires skill in thinking and acting with urgency. This program sharpens your critical thinking skills—a vital need for effective crisis management.

A Commitment to Excellence

AMU’s emergency management programs are the first online programs to be recognized by the Foundation for Higher Education Accreditation in Emergency Management.

Expert Knowledge

Faculty bring their frontline experience and unique insight to your learning. Many are certified emergency managers (CEM) and hold key positions in government, public safety, and the security sector.

Peer Engagement

Learn alongside AMU’s unique group of working professionals, including first responders and individuals who hold roles with government, public safety, and healthcare organizations.

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