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Online Master of Public Administration Degree with a Concentration
in Emergency Management
INSTITUTION INFORMATION Institutional Accreditation: Southern
Association of Colleges and Schools Program Accreditation: Southern
Association of College and Schools Institutional Membership(s): SOC
Program Membership(s): SOCAD . THIS PROGRAM IS PART OF THE ACADEMIC
COMMON MARKET/ELECTRONIC CAMPUS
- Students whose legal residence in the following states:
Arkansas, Delaware, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South
Carolina, Texas, West Virginia, upon admission may enroll at
in-state tuition rates. Students must be certified by your home
state ACM Coordinator. For information on the certification process
please contact your state ACM Coordinator.
PROGRAM DETAILS Program Information: Master of Public Administration -
Master's Enrollment: 400 seats total Application Deadline: Open How
Students and Instructors Communicate: Chat Room, E-mail, Online
Assignment Submission, Postal, Threaded Discussion Board, Voice Subject:
Public Administration and Social Service Professions METHOD OF COURSE
INSTRUCTION
- The program is delivered primarily through
internet
Supplemental delivery formats include internet
This course uses Blackboard
DESCRIPTION
- The Master of Public Administration with a concentration in
emergency management is designed to meet professional development
needs of individuals employed in or planning a career in emergency
management. The program is available via the Internet. Average class
size varies as the program continues to grow.
SPECIAL ENROLLMENT ISSUES
- An internship program of area, state, regional and
national-level sites (paid and unpaid) was begun in Spring 2001.
Inquire with the Institute for Emergency Preparedness for more
information.
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Student must have computer with Internet and web capability, or
access to these items. Must be able to read PowerPoint, MS Word, and
Adobe (PDF) files (readers provided). Other software as specified
within courses may be necessary.
ACCESS TO LEARNING RESOURCES
- JSU's University Campus Bookstore supplies textbooks (new and
used), study guides, clothing, gifts and supplies. Texts can be
ordered by telephone and received by mail (256)782-5283 or
1-800-231-5291 (request the Bookstore). Textbook buy-back days are
available. JSU's Houston Cole Library serves the needs of distance
students and instructors with full Electronic Reference Desk
services, where an Electronic Reference Librarian is available.
Complete search facilities exist with multiple databases available
via remote access (IP authentication). Librarians accept email
questions and all areas of the library are available via email and
the web from JSU's Home Page. A specialized section for distance
education students exists within the Library web site
ACCESS TO FINANCIAL AID RESOURCES
- JSU provides grants (Federal Pell, FSEOG, Alabama Student
Assistance), campus employment, loans (Federal Direct
Subsidized/Unsubsidized, Federal Direct PLUS Loans), scholarships,
Veteran's Affairs benefits, and other state (Alabama) programs of
assistance.
Most aid programs are based on individual need of the applicant,
determined by completing the Free Application for Federal Student
Aid (FAFSA) which does not require a processing fee. Forms are
available in January and may be obtained through the University or
completed on-line. Application for financial aid must be made each
academic year. Although March 15 is the preference deadline for most
applications, JSU accepts applications throughout the academic year.
VA Education benefits pay for classes toward the major and require
completion of several forms. Contact JSU's Office of Veterans
Affairs (256/782-5892) for further information. Most programs
require at least half-time for eligibility. The JSU Financial Aid
web site contains all information to apply for financial aid.
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