Emergency Management Essentials ,Certificate
Counterterrorism, Crisis, Law Enforcement, Military, Officer, Public Lands Manager, Public Safety, Risk Management, Security
Gain the skills to lead in crisis. This program covers key strategies in disaster response, risk assessment and communication. Ideal for professionals or newcomers, it equips you to navigate emergencies effectively and build resilience. Empower your career and community with essential preparedness expertise.
The emergency management essentials certificate program equips you with the skills and knowledge to prepare for, respond to and recover from a wide variety of emergencies and disasters. This program covers the essential principles of emergency management, including risk assessment, disaster preparedness, response coordination and recovery planning. You gain practical experience in managing crises, coordinating with public safety agencies, and developing effective emergency plans to mitigate risks and protect communities.
The program is designed for you, whether you are pursuing a career in emergency management, public safety or disaster response; you are a community leader or government official looking to enhance your crisis management capabilities; you are a public or private sector employee responsible for organizational emergency preparedness and risk management; or you come from the various fields interested in understanding the strategies and systems needed to manage emergencies and protect communities.
- College/school:
Watts College of Public Service & Community Solutions
- Location: Downtown Phoenix
2026-2027 Catalog Year
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The certificate requires 18 credit hours. A grade of "C" or better is required in all courses. |
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PAF 112 Public Service and American Democracy
(AMIT)
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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PAF 160 How to Survive the 21st Century
(SUST)
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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PAF 261 Hazards and Risk Management
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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PAF 360 Emergency Management I
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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PAF 424 Emergency Management II
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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Upper Division
PAF Elective
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this certificate.
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This certificate is available to current ASU students, as well as students not currently enrolled at ASU in a degree program.
For admission to the university to pursue this certificate, students must apply to the university and meet university admission requirements. Students not currently attending ASU who wish to pursue the certificate should contact an academic advisor in Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions at spa@asu.edu or 602-496-1658 for admission procedures.
Current degree-seeking ASU students can request to add the certificate via the "Add a Certificate" button.
Program learning outcomes identify what a student will learn or be able to do upon completion of their program. This program’s learning outcomes include the following:
- Understand emergency management and homeland security organizations.
- Draw connections between emerging risks and vulnerabilities in society related to emergency management challenges.
Graduates possess the knowledge and skills required for entry-level positions in the public sector at the local, state and federal levels, as well as for other opportunities in the commercial and nonprofit sectors. Graduates will have a significant advantage in the coming hiring boom within the field in response to the upcoming wave of retirees in the public sector and increasing demand for public services, especially at the federal level. For those who already possess relevant knowledge and experience, the program provides complementary knowledge valuable for promotion in the field. Graduates also may choose to further their education in graduate programs in emergency management, public policy, law or public administration.
School of Public Affairs
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UCENT 400
spa@asu.edu
602-496-0450
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