Baton Rouge,
LA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA in Liberal Arts - Disaster Science and Management in Baton Rogue United States | Louisiana State University
Louisiana State University
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Baton Rogue United States
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
29,000
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The Disaster Science and Management program is an interdisciplinary initiative designed to prepare students for careers in emergency management across government, nonprofit, and corporate sectors by offering:
Comprehensive knowledge about how disasters affect natural systems, infrastructure, and communities,
Foundational approaches for developing effective disaster preparedness plans, risk reduction measures, emergency response protocols, and recovery processes.
Students can pursue a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts with a Disaster Science and Management concentration at the undergraduate level. Both undergraduate and graduate students may complete a Minor in Disaster Science and Management (DSM).
The Disaster Sciences and Management Minor fulfills the educational prerequisites for the CEM (Certified Emergency Manager) and AEM (Associate Emergency Manager) certifications. Additional details are available through the International Association of Emergency Managers.
This academic program operates under the College of Humanities & Social Sciences, with leadership provided by Dr. Barry Keim.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
International students who have never attended a post-secondary education institution will apply as a freshman (first-year student), and must have the equivalent of a U.S. high school diploma with an academic average equivalent to a ''B'' (3.0 or better on the U.S. 4-point grading system).IELTS - 6.5.TOEFL (internet-based exam) - 79. TOEFL (paper-based exam) – 550
Tuition
USD
29,000