The college promotes a solid education in the Catholic tradition
that is grounded in the core beliefs of its founders, the Sisters
of St. Anne: educational innovation, respect for and service to
the community, and individual growth.
Anna Maria College is accredited by the New England Association
of Schools and Colleges. In 2009 it was named one of the
country's Best Colleges by U.S. News & World Report.
Coursework emphasizes the technical aspects of fire and safety,
fire detection and control systems, and hydraulics as well as
areas related to operations and the community, such as the
organization and communication of emergency services, legal
issues, and public education. The curriculum has been approved by
the Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE)
committee at the National Fire Academy, the educational arm of
the U.S. Fire Administration.
Master of Science in Emergency Management (Online)
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Natural disasters and terrorist attacks highlight the need for
professionals trained in disaster preparedness and crisis
management. Anna Maria College's MS in Emergency Management is
designed for individuals interested in management- and
director-level positions in this growing field. The curriculum
covers risk analysis and assessment, search and rescue
operations, and emergency response planning. Anna Maria College's
emergency management programs will give students the confidence
and training to act quickly and efficiently when disaster
strikes.
Master of Arts in Fire Science (Online)
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Anna Maria College offers a Master of Arts in Fire Science is
designed for firefighters and other fire service professionals
looking for more responsibility and increased earning power. The
curriculum emphasizes the specialized administrative and
organizational skills required to ascend to the upper ranks of a
fire service agency, such as disaster response and control,
effective communication within and across emergency response
agencies, and the management and planning of human resources.
Students will be prepared to take on management roles in fire
departments and other emergency service agencies.
Master of Science in Justice Administration (Online)
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Increasing awareness of homeland security, public safety issues,
and social issues has spawned growth in the field of justice
administration, where jobs can include positions at federal
agencies such as the FBI or DEA, in a crime lab as a technician
or analyst, or as a corrections counselor. The curriculum of Anna
Maria College's online master's degree in Justice Administration
prepares students for a wide variety of positions in the exciting
field of criminal and social justice, with classes on criminal
psychology, victims' perspectives, criminal justice and public
policy, and forensic science. You will gain the necessary
knowledge to make informed decisions in the complex arena that is
our nation's justice administration system.
Master of Public Administration (Online)
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If your goal is to become a fire chief, police chief, city
manager, or the leader of a charity, public agency, or nonprofit
organization, the online MPA from Anna Maria College can help.
Customize your degree according to your background and
professional interests with:
- Ethics
- Labor relations
- Budget management
- Accounting
- Grant writing
Discover the opportunities open to you with the online Master of
Public Administration from Anna Maria College.
Emergency Management Specialization
The Emergency Management program at Anna Maria College is one of
the oldest and most well-established of its kind in the country.
Our comprehensive and balanced curriculum is complemented by
experienced instructors who are well-versed in both the history
of and current trends in the field.
Fire Service and Administration Specialization
Anna Maria College's programs have a long and respected history
of educating fire service professionals. Graduates have gone on
to work as fire chiefs, fire investigators, and other management
positions in the field.
Justice Administration Specialization
The Justice Administration specialization helps students analyze
issues of law, policy and society necessary to develop effective
strategies regarding issues facing practitioners in the human
service and criminal justice professions.
