Skip to main content
Eastern Illinois University
← All Programs

Public Health: Emergency Management & Disaster Preparedness

Gain a professional advantage for employment and advancement with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Public Health with the Emergency Management and Disaster Preparedness Option. This option is designed for undergraduates interested in pursuing careers as emergency management professionals.

Apply to EIU MyEIU
Public Health: Emergency Management & Disaster Preparedness

Request Info: Public Health: Emergency Management & Disaster Preparedness

We know you have questions about Public Health: Emergency Management & Disaster Preparedness at EIU, and we don't want to leave a single one unanswered. Submit the form below for a personal response to your inquiry.

Degree Level
Bachelor of Science
Delivery
In Person / Fully Online / Accelerated
Time to Degree
8 Semesters
Credit Hours
120 Total, 47 in Major
Careers
Directors, Managers
Public Health: Emergency Management & Disaster Preparedness students at EIU

Why Study Public Health: Emergency Management & Disaster Preparedness at EIU?

  • Flexible paths to fit your life - traditional classroom learning or online degree-completion
  • Earn up to 12 semester hours through Credit for Prior Learning, for example, EMS-related coursework
  • A faster path to a master's through our accelerated online program
"From the moment I stepped onto campus, every professor, staff member, and student I encountered treated me with such genuine warmth and respect, as if I were already a valued member of their community. Despite not having officially joined the EIU family, I immediately felt a deep sense of belonging. The atmosphere was one of comfort and inclusivity, where everyone seemed genuinely invested in my success and well-being."
Abbey McCord
Public Health: Emergency Management & Disaster Preparedness | Class of 2025
Abbey McCord, Public Health: Emergency Management & Disaster Preparedness at EIU

Hands-On Experience

  • Hands-on experience through the required internship
  • Collaborations with others in the emergency management field
  • Learn from case studies and real-life experiences
Explore Courses
Hands-On Experience, Public Health: Emergency Management & Disaster Preparedness students at EIU

What You'll Learn

Gain a professional advantage for employment and advancements with a bachelor's degree in Health Promotion with Emergency Management and Disaster Preparedness Option. This option is designed for traditional undergraduates interested in pursuing careers as emergency management professionals.    

View in Catalog
$125,710
Median Salary 4 Years After Graduation

Career Outcomes

  • Emergency Management Directors
  • Regulatory Affairs Managers
  • Compliance Managers
  • Loss Prevention Managers
  • Wind Energy Development Managers
  • Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists…
  • First-Line Supervisors of Police &…

Career Insights

Job Outlook ★ Bright Outlook Grow Rapidly · Openings
Preparation Needed Considerable (4/5)
Personality Fit Enterprising

Connect With Us

Amanda Harvey
Department Chair, Assistant Professor & Academic Advisor
ajharvey2@eiu.edu
4303 Klehm Hall
217-581-5761
Amanda Harvey Message Amanda

Message Amanda

or email ajharvey2@eiu.edu directly
Alisa Gray
Academic Advisor for the Department of Human Services, Department of Public Health & Nutrition, Adjunct Instructor
aagray@eiu.edu
2172 Buzzard Hall
217-581-5310
Alisa Gray Message Alisa

Message Alisa

or email aagray@eiu.edu directly
Billy Panther
Head of Panther Pride
Old Main
217-581-2223
Billy the Panther Message Billy

Message Billy

or email billy@eiu.edu directly

Related Programs

Still Exploring?

Add any program to your comparison or browse all options.

Geographic Information Sciences Certificate
Graduate Certificate • Grad. Certificate
Chemistry, Thesis
Graduate Option • M.S.
English: Literary & Cultural Studies
Graduate Option • M.A.
Training & Development Certificate
Graduate Certificate • Certificate
Pre-Dentistry Pathway
Undergraduate Option • B.S.
Physics: Astronomy
Undergraduate Option • B.S.
Health Sciences: Diversity & Equity in Health
Undergraduate Option • B.S.
Reading Instruction Certificate
Graduate Certificate • Grad. Certificate
Engineering Technology
Minor • Major • B.S.
World History: Non-Thesis Option
Graduate Option • M.A.
← Back
0 of 3 selected Compare →