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Public Safety & Emergency Management
Online & In-Person

Public Safety & Emergency Management
Online & In-Person

READY WHEN IT MATTERS MOST.

Prepare to lead, protect, and respond in critical moments. 

REAL WORLD RESPONSE TRAINING

MULTIPLE PATHWAYS TO COMPLETING DEGREES

PUBLIC HEALTH & DISASTER PREPAREDNESS

INDUSTRY-EXPERIENCED FACULTY

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Assessment and Social Control of Legalized Cannabis Certificate of Graduate Study
On-Campus
Upcoming Terms
Spring 2027: Spring Entry Term
Apply by Nov 1, 2026
Summer 2027: Summer Entry Term
Apply by Apr 1, 2027
Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management
On-Campus
Upcoming Terms
Fall 2027: Fall Entry Term
Apply by Mar 1, 2027
First Responder Executive Leadership Certificate of Graduate Study
On-Campus
Upcoming Terms
Fall 2027: Fall Entry Term
Apply by Jul 1, 2027
Law and Justice Studies
On-Campus
Upcoming Terms
Fall 2027: Fall Entry Term
Apply by Mar 1, 2027
Law and Justice Studies
Online
Upcoming Terms
Fall 2026: Fall Module B
Apply by Oct 13, 2026
Spring 2027: Spring Module A
Apply by Jan 5, 2027
M.A. in Criminal Justice
On-Campus
Upcoming Terms
Spring 2027: Summer Entry Term
Apply by Nov 1, 2026
Fall 2027: Fall Entry Term
Apply by Jul 1, 2027
M.S. in Emergency and Threat Response Management
On-Campus
Upcoming Terms
Spring 2027: Spring Entry Term
Apply by Nov 1, 2026
Fall 2027: Fall Entry Term
Apply by Jul 1, 2027
M.S. in Emergency and Threat Response Management
Online
Upcoming Terms
Fall 2026: Fall Module B
Apply by Oct 13, 2026
Spring 2027: Spring Module A
Apply by Jan 5, 2027
Public Health Preparedness and Emergency Medical Management Certificate of Graduate Study
On-Campus
Upcoming Terms
Spring 2026: Spring Entry Term
Apply by Nov 1, 2026
The Social, Behavioral, and Legal Impact of Cannabis Legislation Certificate of Undergraduate Study
Online
Upcoming Terms
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Career Outlook and Salary

In moments of crisis, strong leadership and preparation make all the difference. This area of study can lead to careers focused on emergency response, risk management, and protecting the people and places that matter most.

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“Hurricanes Irene and Sandy had a huge impact on my life and Rowan was the only state university that offered this program.”

— Kevin M.

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