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Bachelor Degree Options

Associate Degree Options

Application Process Step-By-Step

  1. Apply to the Office of Admissions (OOA) website:  click here 
     
    • Choose the correct applicant category and follow that link for application instructions.
    • An application to only one School of Disaster Science and Emergency Services program at a time is permitted (dual-program applications are not accepted).

  2. Once accepted by the Office of Admissions, students are automatically accepted in the program itself (there is no additional program-specific application process).

  3. Contact the School of Disaster Science and Emergency Services Student Success Center academic advisor for course registration and other academic guidance:

    Ben Rochester
    Phone: 330-972-6092
    Email: rochest@uakron.edu

Application Deadlines

  • Applications are accepted for Fall, Spring, and Summer start dates.
  • Click here for Office of Admissions deadline information.

Contact Information for Program Guidance

  • Bachelor of Science, Emergency Management and Homeland Security, Step-up Option
  • Bachelor of Science, Emergency Management and Homeland Security, 4-year Option

  • Associate of Applied Science, Emergency Medical Services Technology, Fire/Medic Option
  • Associate of Applied Science, Emergency Medical Services Technology, EMT/Paramedic Option
  • Associate of Applied Science, Fire Protection Technology