BSc

Emergency Management

Learn more about studying Emergency Management as an international student.

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Key facts

  • Program
    Bachelor's
  • Duration
    4 years
  • Program
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    21,180USD
  • Start date
    Aug
  • University ranking
    Not ranked

Program overview

What Jacksonville State University says about their program:

The bachelor’s program is designed to prepare students for emergency management careers in the public, private, and voluntary sectors. The interdisciplinary curriculum blends theoretical perspectives with professional practice, and emphasizes application of knowledge to practice settings. A total of 120 semester hours are required, with 30 required hours in emergency management education. This bachelor degree may be supported with a minor in Homeland Security (HS), a minor in Public Safety Telecommunications (PST), or other approved minors.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate Academic Requirements

  • Minimum high school GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 US grading scale.

Postgraduate Academic Requirements

  • Previous undergraduate or postgraduate degree.

English Proficiency

Undergraduate

  • Duolingo

    85

  • IELTS

    5.5

  • PTE Academic

    45

  • TOEFL iBT

    61

Postgraduate

  • Duolingo

    100

  • IELTS

    6.0

  • PTE Academic

    56

  • TOEFL iBT

    79

English proficiency waivers

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in the U.S.
  • Transferring at least 24 academic credit hours from accredited U.S. Institutions

Documents required

  • Academic transcripts
  • Application form
  • Bank statements
  • CV
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • English test scores or waivers
  • Letter of purpose or reference
  • Motivation letter / Statement of purpose
  • Official Undergraduate Transcripts
  • Passport identification page
  • Proof of language proficiency
  • Reference letters
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Scholarships at Jacksonville State University

  • International House Scholarship

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    Awarded through Jax State's Jones International House Program, a global living-and-learning residential program at the Clarence W. Daugette, Jr. International House. Students accepted into the International House who meet program criteria receive a tuition-and-fees scholarship plus a housing scholarship, renewable for up to two years. The program and its scholarship explicitly welcome international undergraduate students (alongside American students who commit to the cross-cultural living program), with a priority application deadline of March 1 and a final deadline of April 1. Applicants must first be admitted to the university before applying for this scholarship.

  • International Merit Scholarship

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    Jacksonville State University (Jax State) automatically awards this merit scholarship to all admitted international freshmen, providing $5,000 annually ($20,000 over four years) toward tuition and fees. No separate application is required beyond admission; renewal requires maintaining full-time enrollment (minimum 12 credit hours per semester) and earning at least 24 institutional credit hours annually, per the standard terms listed alongside the university's other first-time freshman merit scholarships. This award is explicitly listed as a distinct category for admitted international students, separate from the domestic GPA/test-score-based Gamecock scholarship tiers.

All scholarship information on Studee is provided for guidance only. Always check the university's official scholarship page for the latest information on eligibility, award amounts, deadlines, and application requirements.

Fees

  • Undergraduate tuition

    $21,180 per year

  • Postgraduate tuition

    From $10,000 per year

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What is the cost of living near Jacksonville State University?

Local figures aren't available yet — values reflect USA-wide averages.

Category Cost  (in United States Dollar)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre$1,652
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre$1,349
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)$214
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)$73
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)$61
Monthly public transport pass$65
Monthly grocery basket$350
Coffee shop drink$5
Cinema or cultural event ticket$15
Gym membership$45

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).

Visa requirements for Jacksonville State University

Many international students will require a visa to study in the USA, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.

USA student visa requirements