| | Master of Arts in Disaster and Emergency Management | | |
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| School | York University - Graduate Studies | | |
| Location | Toronto, ON, Canada | | |
| School Type | Graduate School | | |
| School Size | Full-time Undergraduate: 6,000
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| Degree | Master | | |
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| Entry Grade (%)* | 77% | | |
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| Prerequisites Notes | Candidates must have an honours undergraduate degree program in Emergency Management or equivalent (typically a four-year full-time program) from an accredited post-secondary institution with a minimum grade point average of B+ in the final two years of study OR an Honours undergraduate degree program or equivalent (typically a four-year full-time program) from an accredited post-secondary institution with a minimum grade point average of B+ in the final two years of study with at least one of the following:
* Certificate in the area of Emergency Management from a recognized university or a recognized professional granting body, with a minimum grade point average of B+
* Completion of a post-graduate College certificate in Emergency Management with a minimum grade point average of A from a recognized College program
* Completion of the following core undergraduate courses in Emergency Management offered by York University with a grade of no less than B+ in any course: AK/ADMS 3700 3.00 Fundamentals of Emergency Management; AK/ADMS 3701 3.00 Emergency Management: Hazard, Vulnerability and Risk Assessment; and AK/ADMS 3702 3.00 Emergency Management: Mitigation, Preparedness, Response, Recovery or the equivalent
* Successful completion of a comprehensive exam on emergency management fundamentals administered by the Graduate Program in Disaster and Emergency Management
* Extensive experience in the emergency management field as assessed by the graduate admissions committee of the Disaster and Emergency Management program.
Applicants must submit a statement of intent outlining their interests and career goals in relation to a proposed area of study (approximately 500 words), two letters of recommendation and a résumé. | | |
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| Description | York’s MA in Disaster & Emergency Management is the only graduate program of its kind in Ontario and one of only two in Canada. The program equips students with the skills and competencies required to prepare for, mitigate, respond to and recover from local, national and international disasters and emergencies. Intended for those with an academic background or work experience in the field, the program builds on the foundational knowledge students bring to their studies while helping them to develop the leadership skills and knowledge needed for mid to senior level emergency managers. Opportunities exist for students without a background in Disaster & Emergency Management to acquire this foundational knowledge before beginning the program. | | |
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