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 Iowa colleges that offer disaster management degrees.

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Waldorf College (UIU)

605 Washington St, Fayette, IA

Waldorf College is a private institution that has a large selection of majors available for students to choose from. The school is located in Forest City, Iowa, in a predominantly rural area. Waldorf College, with only around 640 students enrolled, offers a low student to teacher ratio and personalized education as part of its commitment to students.

Students can select from many areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Commerce
• Communications
• Psychology
• Education
• Nutrition and Wellness Studies

Students applying for admission are generally required to submit an application, school records, standardized test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by the admissions staff. Either the SAT or ACT exam can be taken in order to apply to this school. Scores within the range of 16 - 24 on the ACT or 751 - 1077 on the SAT are needed to greatly increase the chance of getting accepted. This school has an acceptance rate of around 49 percent of which only 17 percent decided to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is around $22,000, but may change each year. Students are encouraged to use the school's price of attendance calculator to better estimate their personal tuition costs. Some students at Waldorf College may be eligible for financial aid, which is generally provided as grants or student loans.

The Waldorf College Warriors participate in a number of athletic programs, with competitions managed and overseen by the NAIA. Athletic programs available:

• Baseball (NAIA Division II)
• Basketball (NAIA Division II)
• Football (NAIA Division II)

Students who wish to get more about this school can take a look at their website at http://www.waldorf.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Disaster Management Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. UIU has offered the following degree levels for students:

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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).