For an Impactful Future in Emergency Preparedness, Look to UAF.
Earn your master’s degree in security and disaster management at UAF and gain the advanced skills needed for careers in homeland security, emergency management, and disaster relief.
This flexible online program is led by faculty with real-world experience, including military and law enforcement professionals, and integrates real-time situations into your education. As Alaska's only master's program in this field, UAF has a proven track record, with nearly all students securing jobs in disaster management and emergency preparedness before graduation.
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Why Earn Your Master’s in Homeland Security and Disaster Management at UAF?
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Learn from seasoned military and law enforcement professionals who will help you find your next job or advance in your current career.
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Apply lessons learned through your coursework as solutions in your current emergency management or homeland security career.
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Transfer up to six graduate-level courses from approved American Council on Education (ACE) credit programs toward your master’s in security and disaster management.
Access national resources at a school that is a member of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Emergency Management Higher Education Program, as well as the Department of Homeland Security University and Agency Partnership Initiative (UAPI).
Robert Ituarte, Community Emergency Response Team member in Newport News, VirginiaAfter serving 24 years in the US Air Force, my urge to be of service never went away. The online master’s in security and disaster management gives me the opportunity to expand my specialized knowledge and offer applicable expertise in the field, volunteering with my city’s Emergency Operations Center in regional training activities.
Access support systems that help you thrive.
- A Research Hub At UAF, world-class research facilities meet an unparalleled natural laboratory. In fact, we have more than 50 specialized research institutes, and certain labs are just 120 miles south of the Arctic Circle. More than 80% of our research directly impacts Alaska and the Arctic — meaning your work here not only advances your career, it helps solve real challenges facing northern communities and ecosystems. UAF Research
- Funding Through Multiple Assistantships As Alaska's research university, we support over 350 graduate assistants each year. Whether you're teaching courses, conducting research alongside faculty or engaging with campus services, you'll be set up for success with a UAF graduate assistantship, which often includes tuition waivers, living stipends and student health insurance. With positions typically requiring just 20 hours per week, you’ll get the financial support you need with plenty of time to focus on your studies. Graduate Assistantships
- Writing Center Receive support tailored to your writing needs at any stage at UAF's Writing Center. Our tutors assist with every part of the writing process, including organizing ideas, developing research strategies and mastering citation styles like MLA, APA and Chicago. With a focus on your success, the Writing Center is your resource for enhancing your skills and achieving your academic goals. The Writing Center
Up here, we believe in accessible education for every student.
At UAF, you’ll find an education that values both your intellect and your finances. Alaska's most affordable Ph.D.-granting university, our in-state tuition is significantly below the national average, and many students pay much less than full price thanks to a variety of financial aid options. The Financial Aid Office offers personalized counseling to help you navigate scholarships, grants and loans. Plus, with strong employment outcomes for graduates, you’re investing in a degree that delivers a solid return on investment.
The University of Alaska Fairbanks is a land, sea and space grant institution located on traditional lands. We acknowledge the Alaska Native nations on whose ancestral lands our campuses reside. In Fairbanks, our Troth Yeddha’ campus is located on the ancestral lands of the Dena people of the lower Tanana River.
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Why Earn Your Master’s in Homeland Security and Disaster Management at UAF?
-
Learn from seasoned military and law enforcement professionals who will help you find your next job or advance in your current career.
-
Apply lessons learned through your coursework as solutions in your current emergency management or homeland security career.
-
Transfer up to six graduate-level courses from approved American Council on Education (ACE) credit programs toward your master’s in security and disaster management.
Access national resources at a school that is a member of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Emergency Management Higher Education Program, as well as the Department of Homeland Security University and Agency Partnership Initiative (UAPI).
Access support systems that help you thrive.
- A Research Hub At UAF, world-class research facilities meet an unparalleled natural laboratory. In fact, we have more than 50 specialized research institutes, and certain labs are just 120 miles south of the Arctic Circle. More than 80% of our research directly impacts Alaska and the Arctic — meaning your work here not only advances your career, it helps solve real challenges facing northern communities and ecosystems. UAF Research
- Funding Through Multiple Assistantships As Alaska's research university, we support over 350 graduate assistants each year. Whether you're teaching courses, conducting research alongside faculty or engaging with campus services, you'll be set up for success with a UAF graduate assistantship, which often includes tuition waivers, living stipends and student health insurance. With positions typically requiring just 20 hours per week, you’ll get the financial support you need with plenty of time to focus on your studies. Graduate Assistantships
- Writing Center Receive support tailored to your writing needs at any stage at UAF's Writing Center. Our tutors assist with every part of the writing process, including organizing ideas, developing research strategies and mastering citation styles like MLA, APA and Chicago. With a focus on your success, the Writing Center is your resource for enhancing your skills and achieving your academic goals. The Writing Center
Up here, we believe in accessible education for every student.
At UAF, you’ll find an education that values both your intellect and your finances. Alaska's most affordable Ph.D.-granting university, our in-state tuition is significantly below the national average, and many students pay much less than full price thanks to a variety of financial aid options. The Financial Aid Office offers personalized counseling to help you navigate scholarships, grants and loans. Plus, with strong employment outcomes for graduates, you’re investing in a degree that delivers a solid return on investment.
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Take the first step toward your goals and set yourself up for a future filled with discovery, resilience and impact. When you apply, you’ll benefit from:
- Hands-on support from the graduate admissions team
- A straightforward application process
- Review of your application by experts in your field
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The University of Alaska Fairbanks is a land, sea and space grant institution located on traditional lands. We acknowledge the Alaska Native nations on whose ancestral lands our campuses reside. In Fairbanks, our Troth Yeddha’ campus is located on the ancestral lands of the Dena people of the lower Tanana River.
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