Master of Arts in Disaster Studies

College of Liberal Arts

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PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The Master’s degree in Disaster Studies provides students with critical training and experience in the field of emergency management to assist in preparing for and managing disasters.

For those planning careers in research and teaching, the program also prepares students for doctoral programs in emergency management, public health, and related fields.

Possible Career Options

Graduates from the program will enjoy a wide range of career opportunities as emergency management specialists, homeland security officers, hospital emergency preparedness administrators, public health planners, communication officers, and emergency response technicians.

Emergency Management Specialist

Emergency Response Manager

Mitigation Specialist

Director of School Safety

Homeland Security Officer

Security Analyst

Emergency Management Director

Hospital Emergency Preparedness Manager

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The program strengthened my research, critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills. I regularly apply what I learned about risk assessment, community resilience, hazard mitigation, and emergency preparedness in my current role as Disaster Preparedness Program Representative at New York State Office of Emergency Management.

Anandita Roy, MA in Disaster Studies, Class of 2023

UTRGV GRADUATE SELECT SCHOLARSHIP

Get up to $1,000 for your graduate education with the UTRGV Graduate Select Scholarship.

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