Master of Science in Emergency Services Administration
California State University-Long Beach

Program Details

If you are seeking a senior leadership position in the emergency services sector, the Master of Science in Emergency Services Administration might be a good fit for you. The program equips graduate students with the communication, managerial, and analytical skills required for implementing effective responses to natural, technical, and man-made disasters. The curriculum covers international emergency management, organizational change mechanisms, infrastructure, homeland security, and emergency management technologies. The program culminates in a thesis or research project that directly benefits your community.

Graduates go on to become:

  • Public administrators
  • Humanitarian workers
  • Police officers, firefighters, and emergency managers

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100% Online

School Accreditation & Licensing

California State University-Long Beach is accredited by:

WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Recommended GPA

2.5 or above (4.0 scale)

Application Requirements

Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Resume/CV, Statement of Purpose/Intent

Additional Info

  • Out-of-state students not residing in California are ineligible to enroll

Restricted States

Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming