Led by faculty who include military and law enforcement professionals, this flexible online program integrates real-world situations — often stripped from the morning’s headlines — as class material. It’s the only degree of its kind in Alaska, and nearly all of our master’s program students find jobs at or before graduation.
“After serving 24 years in the US Air Force, my urge to be of service never went away. The online master’s in security and disaster management gives me the opportunity to expand my specialized knowledge and offer applicable expertise in the field, volunteering with my city’s Emergency Operations Center in regional training activities.”
The Master of Security and Disaster Management (MSDM) program is designed for both aspiring and existing homeland security and emergency management practitioners. This fully online master’s program is an ideal option for working professionals who want to take on strategic and supervisory roles in their field.
This online master’s degree program emphasizes critical thinking and analytical skills required for managers and leaders in homeland security and emergency management. Required courses explore topics such as disaster management policy, community planning in emergency management, strategic collaboration and project management, and legal aspects of homeland security and emergency management.
Offering affordable in-state tuition for students across the country, our innovative online degree programs connect you with faculty, peers and hands-on learning experiences through a supportive virtual classroom. We invite you to find out more and start on your master’s degree today.
The estimated cost for the MSDM program based on current rates is $20,762 – $22,700, depending on which courses you choose.
Use code UAFCBSM when applying to get your application fee waived!
See what your dollars go toward on the UAF eCampus Tuition and Fees page.
We are a member of Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Emergency Management Higher Education Program, as well as the Department of Homeland Security University and Agency Partnership Initiative (UAPI).
At UAF, online courses typically do not have set meeting times but do have weekly deadlines. While there are some standard practices, each course is designed by the instructor to best teach the material. Most courses run the full length of the 16-week semester.
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Thursday: 8 a.m.-7 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
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