UNT’s Master of Science in Emergency Management and Disaster Science provides an in-depth knowledge of the diverse theoretical perspectives and empirical research traditions that inform the practice of emergency management.
In addition to taking courses in emergency management theory, methods, and statistics, you may select from a range of electives covering such topics as challenges of disaster response, disaster preparedness and management, community recovery and resilience, international disasters and others.
Required courses, 9 hours
Thesis or non-thesis option
The degree requires each student to select a thesis or non-thesis option.
Students selecting the thesis option will be required to complete the core curriculum of 9 hours, 9 hours of electives in emergency management and disaster science, 6 hours in a minor field, and 6 hours of thesis. Students selecting the thesis option must have departmental consent to enroll in thesis and must successfully complete a thesis defense. Students selecting the non-thesis option will be required to complete the core curriculum of 9 hours, 12 hours of electives in emergency management and disaster science, 6 hours in a minor field, and 3 hours of directed readings. Students choosing the non-thesis option must also pass a written comprehensive exam covering the core curriculum. All course work applied toward the Master of Science with a major in emergency management and disaster science must be at the 5000 level.
Graduate Courses in Emergency Management and Disaster Science
Toulouse Graduate School
1155 Union Circle, #311277
Denton, TX 76203
Or submit transcripts electronically to gradadmission@unt.edu. Electronic transcripts must come directly from the prior college/university; they
cannot be sent by applicant.
Funding Opportunities
Students may apply for funding as a teaching or research assistant in the department.
These positions typically require students to work 20 hours per week either assisting
faculty in the classroom or with grant-funded research projects. Funding for these
positions is limited and decisions are made on a competitive and selective basis.
Step 1: All students applying for graduate programs at the University of North Texas must apply through ApplyTexas. More information about the application process and UNT admission requirements for graduate students can be found here..
Step 2: Students applying for the M.S. in Emergency Management and Disaster Science program must also submit the following application materials electronically in either pdf or Microsoft Word format to emds.ms@unt.edu :
The University of North Texas offers the nation's first and most respected undergraduate program in Emergency Administration and Planning.
Professionals in this field help individuals, businesses, governments and nonprofit organizations prepare for, respond to and recover from floods, tornadoes, hazardous materials spills, terrorist attacks and epidemics.