Disaster Management Degree

The degree track of Crisis, Emergency, and Disaster Management is a field of study emphasizing the application of the incident command model system and the development of effective responses to such events. Get more details below including other Pennsylvania colleges that offer disaster management degrees.

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Immaculata University

1500 Spring Garden Street Ste. 101, Philadelphia, PA

IU provides a variety of degree programs for students to aid them in their growth and development. The school is located in Immaculata, Pennsylvania and operated as a private institution. The school maintains a Roman Catholic affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Enrollment at IU exceeds 4,500 per year.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs IU offers:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Psychology
• Recreation And Fitness Studies

Students applying for admission are required to submit an application, transcripts, records, test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by the admissions office. Very common scores among applicants accepted to IU are in the range of 16 - 21 on the ACT, or 1240 - 1540 for the SAT exam. 78% of students that apply are accepted to Immaculata University, of which 24% choose to attend. More information on admissions can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is approximately $30,000, but may change per year. Students are encouraged to visit the school's price of attendance calculator to better estimate their personal tuition costs. Housing is available for students and costs approximately $6,800 per year. Some students at this school may qualify for financial aid, which is generally offered as scholarships, grants, and loans.

Athletic programs are available at IU through the NCAA, allowing students to participate in intercollegiate sports. Athletic programs available may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division III)
• Golf (NCAA Division III)
• Lacrosse (NCAA Division III)

Students who wish to get more about Immaculata University may check out their website at http://www.immaculata.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Disaster Management Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Immaculata University offers a bachelor's degree program in disaster management.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Emergency Management Directors

Description

Plan and direct disaster response or crisis management activities, provide disaster preparedness training, and prepare emergency plans and procedures for natural (e.g., hurricanes, floods, earthquakes), wartime, or technological (e.g., nuclear power plant emergencies or hazardous materials spills) disasters or hostage situations.

Regulatory Affairs Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives

Description

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of members of police force.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).