Associate of Science in
Emergency Management

About the Associate of Science in Emergency Management

Embry-Riddle's Associate of Science in Emergency Management offers students a comprehensive foundation in emergency management, covering all types of hazards throughout the national preparedness cycle, including Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA), from prevention to response to recovery. The program also provides a solid background in emergency management administration, planning and disaster management, with a specific focus on leadership techniques.

The Emergency Management degree places emphasis on the National Response Framework (NRF) and the Incident Command System (ICS) while instructing students to adopt a whole-community approach to ensure resilience and preparedness for disaster response. The program prepares students with the necessary skills for leadership roles in the evolving all-hazards and whole-community context of emergency management, encompassing both military and civil sectors.

Why You Should Study this Degree

Emergency management involves planning, organizing and coordinating efforts to respond to emergencies and natural disasters while also minimizing damage. A career in emergency management may be for you if you would like:

• Working with communities to reduce the risk of disasters and manage them when they occur.
• Working with government agencies, non-profit organizations and private companies in planning processes aimed at minimizing damage and disruption during emergencies.
• Making a positive impact locally.
• Organizing disaster response efforts.
• Supporting the recovery of communities hit by disaster.
• Planning initiatives for resilient communities.

Student Learning Outcomes

While studying Emergency Management, you will have the opportunity to:

• Describe the all-hazards and whole-community approach to comprehensive emergency management.
• Illustrate the application of emergency management principles and procedures to the National Preparedness Cycle with a focus on response and recovery.
• Explain the administrative and technical requirements for disaster response and emergency management.
• Conduct risk-based planning for emergency management and disaster response.
• Identify the components of the National Response Framework (NRF), the Incident Command System (ICS) and the Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA) process.
• Practice leadership in multi-stakeholder disaster management.

Emergency Management Career Opportunities

Careers and Employers

Embry-Riddle graduates are set to enter the workforce at employers such as:

• Airport management authorities
• American Red Cross
• U.S. Department of Homeland Security – Federal Emergency Management Agency
• Local and state Divisions of Emergency Management

Emergency Management students often secure roles as:

• Airport Emergency Managers
• Directors of Emergency Managment
• Disaster Response Specialists
• Emergency Management Coordinators
• Emergency Services Managers
• Risk Representatives

Emergency Management Salary Information

Embry-Riddle provides the opportunity for competitive salaries, with students holding Emergency Management degrees averaging $67,598 annually one-year post graduation, as of 2024.