Capstone

Catalog description

This master's degree program is designed for individuals seeking advanced knowledge in emergency services, hazard mitigation and preparedness, disaster response, recovery, and homeland security. With its emphasis on critical thinking, leadership skills and current research, the degree is most appropriate for those who wish to extend their education beyond foundational fire and emergency services science, theory and practice. The student will receive advanced knowledge in all parts of Emergency Services, Emergency Management, and Homeland Security. All three areas are components of disasters and large- scale events. This degree will prepare students for possible careers in fire and emergency services, disaster management, emergency management, higher education and research, public policy development, organization management, leadership, and terrorism response. The Capstone is the last course taken in the MSES program. All coursework must be complete before attempting the capstone.