Lynn University - Master of Science in Administration/Specialization in Emergency Planning

Lynn University offers a Master of Science in Administration with a specialization in Emergency Planning. The 36-credit hour program consists of 15 credit hours of public administration foundation courses, 18 credit hours of emergency planning specialization courses, and a 3-credit hour culminating project. A 3-credit hour internship component is also available to students as an option. All of the required courses for the Master’s Degree are available via the Internet, and all degree requirements can be completed through distance learning.

Public Administration Foundation Courses

Course Code / Course Title / Credits
MS 500 / Management and Administration / 3
MS 505 / Applied Research Methods / 3
MS 510 / Administrative and Regulatory Law / 3
MS 530 / Public Institutions, Public Policy, and Democracy / 3
MS 560 / Financial Management / 3

Emergency Planning Specialization Courses

EPA 620 / Internship in Emergency Planning and Administration / 3
EPA 630 / Technology in Emergency Planning and Administration / 3
EPA 640 / Planning Processes for Emergency Administration / 3
EPA 651 / The Social Dimensions of Disaster / 3
EPA 652 / Political and Public Policy Basis of Emergency Planning and Admin / 3
EPA 654 / Living in a Hazardous Environment / 3
EPA 655 / Vulnerability Analysis and Hazard Mitigation / 3

Graduate Project

EPA 665 / Graduate Project in Emergency Planning and Administration / 3

Lynn University is regionally accredited through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

For more information:

Contact: Katrina Carter-Tellison, Ph.D.

Chair, Dialogues of Learning

Lynn University

3601 North Military Trail

Boca Raton, Florida 33431-5598

Phone: (561-237-7412

Fax: (561) 237-7216

E-mail:

Or

Karen A. Casey. Ph.D.

Professor of Criminal Justice

Chair, Social Sciences

Coordinator, Evening Programs

College of Arts and Sciences

Lynn University

3601 N. Military Trail

Boca Raton, FL 33431

Phone: 561-237-7854

Fax: 561-237-7747

Email:

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