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Emergency Management Disaster Science


Coming Fall 2019! 

The graduate certificates in Emergency Management Disaster Science (EMDS) are ideal for individuals in all professions committed to protecting and serving their organization and local community when faced with disasters and emergency situations.

Program Credit Hours
Program Overview

The 15-credit hour certificates focus on assessing the preparedness needs of organizations and facilitating the development of appropriate emergency plans for all facets of Emergency Management.

For more information about the program requirements, visit the program’s website.

Course Format
Course Format

Courses are 100% online and taught in bi-terms, one at a time, allowing you to balance work and life responsibilities.

Time to Completion
Time to Completion
Courses begin Fall 2019 and the certificates can be completed in one year.
When Can I Start?
Benefits of WKU Online

WKU Online supports students throughout your time as WKU Hilltopper! Support includes access to four WKU campuses in the state of Kentucky and WKU Online student support staff to help guide you through the WKU experience.


Email: learn.online@wku.edu  |  
Phone: 270-745-5173

Text Us at 1-818-722-8226 for any questions you have!


Program Contact:

Dr. David Oliver |Email: david.oliver@wku.edu | Phone: (270) 745-4181

Dr. Joshua Durkee |Email: joshua.durkee@wku.edu
 | Phone: (270) 745-8777

Climb Higher with WKU Online!

Find out more about the EMDS program.


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 Last Modified 8/27/21