The Department of Emergency Health Services offers a unique opportunity for the education of future Emergency Medical Services, Emergency Public Health, and Emergency Management professionals. Our graduate program is primarily focused on preparing professionals for leadership roles in Disaster Health, Emergency Public Health, and Policy Development.

Locations

Main Campus (Catonsville)

Programs Offered

Master of Science (M.S.): Emergency Health Services, Administration, Planning & Policy

Master of Science (M.S.): Emergency Health Services, Preventative Medicine, and Epidemiology

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate (P.B.C.): Emergency Management

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate (P.B.C.): Instructional Systems Development

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate (P.B.C.): Distance Education

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.): Public Policy with Emergency Health Services Concentration

Average Completion Time

2-3 years (Master’s)

1 year (Certificate part-time)

4-5 years (Ph.D.)

Credit Hours

30 credits (Master’s)

12 credits (Certificate)

8 hours of pre-dissertation coursework and 18 hours of dissertation research (without relevant master’s degree requirements) (Ph.D.)

Tuition

US$1,309 per credit.

Tuition and fees are subject to change. Please note that the actual costs for individual students may vary based on the student’s course load, housing, and meal plan.

Admissions Requirements

• Foreign students must pass the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a score of 80 (iBT-Internet-based) or minimum of 6.5 on International English Language Testing System (IELTS). 

• Visit our Emergency Health Services page for the most up-to-date information.

Application Deadlines

Fall: January 1

Spring: October 1

Deadlines for Formal Admission to Ph.D. Program – January 15 ONLY (for both Fall and Spring semester enrollments).