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With locations in Tahlequah, Muskogee and Broken Arrow, NSU is Oklahoma’s immersive learning institution. Choose from in-person, blended or online learning options.

Scholarships

NSU is committed to assisting students in applying and earning scholarships. Whether you are an incoming freshman or a continuing/returning student, NSU has a wide variety of scholarship options for students to choose from.

Clubs and Organizations

From networking to leadership opportunities, NSU’s over 80 clubs and organizations allow our students to build lasting relationships while getting the full college experience.

Transfer Students

Whether you’re an incoming or current transfer student, NSU’s transfer advisors are available to assist you with transcript evaluation, information on degree programs and support services. NSU is where You Belong.

Graduate College

Whether transitioning to graduate school or returning to higher education, NSU’s graduate college is your next step. Choose from over 25 master's degrees and several certificate programs.

Emergency Management and Planning Certificate

 
Affordable. Credible. Flexible. Balance it all with NSU's degree completion programs and certificates

The Emergency Management and Planning courses count for academic credit and are designed to be incorporated into the NSU Certificate of Emergency Management and Planning.

For more information about degree requirements, visit the NSU catalog.

Courses Include

First 8 weeks
Cr J 3673 Emergency Management Skills (3 hours)
Cr J 4713 Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessment (3 hours)

Second 8 weeks
Cr J 3613 Emergency and Disaster Planning (3 hours)
Cr J 4723 Exercise Design and Evaluation (3 hours)

Third 8 weeks
Cr J 4663 Disaster Response Operations and Management (3 hours)
Cr J 3663 Disaster Response and Recovery (3 hours)

Fourth 8 weeks
Cr J 3733 Crisis Communication for Emergency Managers (3 hours)
Cr J 4763 Information Technology and Emergency Operations Centers (3 hours)

FAQs

For more information about this certificate program, visit our FAQ page.

\Certificate Available at

  • Tahlequah
  • Blended: online and face-to-face

Transferring to NSU?

Make your transition to NSU as smooth and seamless as possible.

Visit Transfer Student Services for more information.

Ready for an exciting new career? Continue your degree with convenient blended, online, and weekend classes.

 
 

Homeland Security & Emergency Management Student Organization and Honor Society

The Homeland Security & Emergency Management Student Organization and Honor Society is now available to join for any current NSU student majoring or minoring in Homeland Security, Homeland Security & Emergency Management, or students who are enrolled into the Certificate of Emergency Management & Planning program.

There are numerous benefits to joining the NSU HS & EM Student Organization:

  • No cost or dues to join the Student Organization
  • Student can be in any semester of their program to be a member
  • Can attend our student organization meetings virtually at your convenience
  • Looks excellent on a resume to potential employers
  • Provides numerous leadership opportunities
  • Builds friendships and a feeling of camaraderie
  • Provides extensive professional and personal networking
  • Provides opportunities to engage in scholarly research and other activities
  • Provides opportunities to conduct NSU and community outreach
  • Builds a student’s “soft skills”
  • Provide opportunities to attend conferences and workshops relevant to Emergency Management and Homeland Security

Please click below if you would like to join the HS & EM Student Organization:

https://nsuok.presence.io/organization/homeland-security-and-emergency-management

We are a Charter member of the “Order of the Sword & Shield Honor Society” and you are now able to apply for membership and to join the Honor Society!! That is so wonderful!! Upon acceptance, you will receive a certificate of membership, a wallet membership card, a badge and an Order of the Sword & Shield Honor Society adhesive decal for your automobile!! Additionally, you will be able to order Honor Chords to wear at your commencement ceremony! If you are interested in learning more about the Omicron Sigma Sigma Honor Society or to join, please find the link below:

https://www.securityhonorsociety.org/

Below is a YouTube Video of Order of the Sword & Shield Honor Society:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DtdRsZZjavo

 

 

Emergency Management Student Spotlight

 Autumn 

Autumn works for Phillips 66 in Houston, TX as an Emergency Response specialist. Autumn plans and helps oversee emergency management for the company's global operations. 

Every summer she goes through refinery firefighting training at Texas A&M and these are some photos of her from training this summer. 
 
CEMP Photo
 
There are many great career opportunities for our students who obtain their Certificate of Emergency Management and Planning!
 
For more information on how you can get started earning this certificate call 918.449.6470 or email cel@nsuok.edu

Certificate of Emergency Management and Planning Brochure:

College of Extended Learning Brochure