Masters program in Crisis Management

Learn more about the Masters in Crisis Management and what it can do for your career...

Crisis management is a fascinating and dynamic field. Theories and protocol of crisis management are representative of who we are as a community and nation.

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When hurricane Katrina decimated New Orleans, the way crisis management was handled by our government left a sour taste in our mouths. The response was not reflective of the way we, as a country, feel we should treat and care for those who are suffering from such a disaster. As opposed to our government at the time, the country did not feel a disparity in how we help victims of natural disasters should be based on socioeconomic status.

Masters programs in Crisis Management give students the skills to understand the sentiments of a community and to assess what is expected and what is proper in terms of addressing a crisis. Students of such a program will also gain the ability to coordinate and create plans for minimizing damage and protecting the critical infrastructure of an organization, a community, or a political platform that is being jeopardized.

What you will learn...

Specifically, a Masters degree program in Crisis Management will provide you with knowledge in most if not all of the following areas:

Masters in Crisis Management and Response Concepts

  • Conflict management and negotiation skills
  • Psychological concepts and principles in public safety
  • Emergency preparedness
  • Disaster relief
  • Treatment of trauma
  • Apply multicultural awareness to public safety efforts
  • Counseling and psychotherapy theories
  • Psychology of terrorism
  • Intervention techniques
  • Statistics
  • Research design
  • Interviewing & observational strategies
  • Organizational & management crisis models
  • Understanding of critical infrastructure protection and restoration

Masters in Crisis Management & Response Programs ...

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The representatives at each of these universities will provide you with more information about their Masters degree programs in Crisis Management and about possible future career prospects associated with this degree.

Salary Benefits...

As stated in a Bureau of Labor and Statistics Current Population Survey from May of 20081:

  • Across the country, the mean salary for an Emergency Management Specialist was $53,460. The top 10% of earners for Emergency Management Specialists brought in an average of $85,060.

Advancement...

For most emergency management positions, a Master's degree will suffice for acquiring job positions and being attractive to employers. However, if you wish to move up the ranks and consult for larger agencies or take on more prominent roles in government, you may wish to acquire a doctoral level of education.

Career possibilities for those with a Master's degree in Crisis Management...

  • Business Management
  • Instructor at community colleges
  • Emergency Management Specialist

Resources:
1 BLS Statistics from 2008