Online Master of Arts in Emergency Management and Homeland Security – Biosecurity and Threat Management
The biosecurity and threat management concentration of the emergency management and homeland security online master’s degree is for professionals with career interests related to public health, emergency response and biodefense. The degree provides you with the knowledge you need to keep people, animals and plants safe from the effects of hazardous biological agents.
Quick facts
Next start date: 01/10/2022
Total classes: 11
Weeks per class: 7.5
Total credit hours: 33
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Learn to manage biosecurity threats and natural hazards
This biosecurity degree combines public health, risk management and homeland security skills. Graduates learn to manage and mitigate risks of pandemics, bioterrorism and other biosecurity threats.
You can expect to learn how to develop governance and plans to prepare for biological threats, how to manage crises and emergencies, as well as assess safety programs and situations. This will help you become a well-rounded threat management leader for biosecurity issues in your community or on a global scale.
Biosecurity threat management skills are in demand in the marketplace. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, threat management directors and leadership roles have a projected growth of 12%. Biosecurity and threat management careers span from government-related positions to private-sector jobs in health care and security.
What are threat management and biosecurity?
Threat management refers to developing strategies and practices that help protect people, animals and plants from natural and manmade hazards. Biosecurity focuses on preventing and mitigating hazardous biological agents, whether they occur naturally in the environment or are man-made.
Does my biosecurity and threat management degree concentration say 'online'?
No, Arizona State University’s diplomas don’t specify whether you earn your degree online or in person. All diplomas and transcripts simply say “Arizona State University.” That’s because ASU Online students learn from the same faculty and receive the same course content as in-person students receive.
Biosecurity and threat management classes
Biosecurity and natural hazard management students receive relevant, targeted instruction. You’ll take classes provided by knowledgeable and experienced instructors.
Required
Hazards Governance
Required
Program Evaluation for Emergency Management & Homeland Security
Required
Integrated Emergency Management
Concentration
Bioterrorism and Health Intelligence
Concentration
Health Aspects of Crises, Emergencies, Disasters
Elective
Communicable Disease Control in Humanitarian Emergencies and Disasters
What can I do with a biosecurity degree?
A biosecurity and threat management concentration can help you pursue key leadership and management positions in a variety of public sector agencies at the federal, state, and local levels. There are also private-sector job options managing emergency preparedness for hospitals or companies. You can find biosecurity and natural hazard management jobs in a variety of career fields including:
Public health
Emergency preparedness
Hospital sector
Security Manager
Medical and Health Services Manager
Learn from faculty skilled in the management of threats and disasters arising from natural hazards
The impressive faculty in the Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions are inspiring the next generation of public service leaders through real-world solutions to issues around child welfare, safety, city management, human trafficking and water scarcity. Recent faculty highlights include:
- Fellow of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences.
- Fellow of the American Psychological Association.
- Member of the National Academy of Public Administration.
Learn from faculty skilled in the management of threats and disasters arising from natural hazards
The impressive faculty in the Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions are inspiring the next generation of public service leaders through real-world solutions to issues around child welfare, safety, city management, human trafficking and water scarcity. Recent faculty highlights include:
- Fellow of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences.
- Fellow of the American Psychological Association.
- Member of the National Academy of Public Administration.
Biosecurity and threat management degree requirements
To apply to the biosecurity and threat management concentration, you must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions.
A nationally recognized biosecurity and threat management program
The Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions is a comprehensive public service college dedicated to addressing social problems through teaching, research and service. Our public service programs, from public policy, to social work, to criminal justice, to emergency management, are designed to help prepare our diverse student body to make a difference in the community.
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