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 South Carolina colleges that offer disaster management degrees.

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Voorhees College

7000 Rivers Avenue, Charleston, SC

Voorhees College is a nonprofit private historically black institution located in Denmark, South Carolina. Many historically black colleges and universities (also known as HBCUs) were established after the civil war to provide newly freed African Americans with educational opportunities. The Protestant Episcopal Church affiliation of this school is an important part of the history, education and vision that defines the school. The school's small size in terms of enrollment, around 800 students, offers students a more hands on education due to the number of students per class and easier access to professors and faculty.

A list of some of the popular programs are:

• Business Administration
• Law and Justice Administration
• Biology
• Sociology
• Accounting

Students applying for admission are required to submit an application, school records, standardized test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by the admissions committee. 51% of those who apply are accepted to Voorhees College, of which 6% choose to attend.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $12,000 per year, though it may change based on different types of circumstances. Students should visit the school's tuition calculator to determine a more personalized cost estimate. Student housing is available for students and costs approximately $4,000 for the year. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the necessary requirements by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

The mascot for Voorhees College is the "Tigers", and they participate in intercollegiate athletic programs through the oversight and organization of the NAIA. Athletic programs offered include:

• Baseball (NAIA Division I)
• Basketball (NAIA Division I)
• Track & Field (NAIA Division I)

Students who wish to learn more about this school may check out their website at http://www.voorhees.edu.

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).