Advisory regarding Southern California wildfires

Advisory regarding Southern California wildfires

On behalf of everyone at Thomas Edison State University, we hope that students affected by the wildfires in Southern California remain safe. The University is offering accommodations to students affected by the wildfires:

  • Students who are directly impacted by the fires and who are currently registered in courses for the November 2024, December 2024 and January 2025 terms have the option of receiving a free eight-week course extension without mentor approval; or, a 100% tuition credit for their course(s) to a future term. Affected students should submit a Request for Course Extension Form or a Request for Course Withdrawal Form indicating “Southern California wildfires” as the reason for the request. Please note that TECEP exams in these terms cannot be extended, nor credited for tuition after the exam has been taken.
  • Impacted students who are currently on a course extension for the September 2024 and October 2024 terms can request a second eight-week extension on their current term at no additional cost.

Request an Accommodation: Students affected by the wildfire and evacuations who need an accommodation should contact the Office of the Registrar by email at registration@tesu.edu or by phone at 609-777-5680. Accommodation requests should be submitted by January 24th. Requests after that date can be accommodated if the student provides documentation of the reason for the late request.

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Homeland Security & Emergency Management

Credits 120
Format Online

Gain the skills and knowledge needed for a fulfilling role in emergency management and homeland security. Develop your expertise to protect our communities from terrorism, natural disasters and criminal acts with fast decision-making skills required in the post-9/11 era.

The Bachelor of Science degree in Homeland Security and Emergency Management at Thomas Edison State University (TESU) provides you with a broad view of various homeland security and emergency management issues. Our 120-credit online program explores coursework in homeland security, emergency management, public safety and business continuity issues. Focus on policy considerations that align with the five (5) National Preparedness System mission areas – prevention, protection, mitigation, response and recovery.

Once complete, seamlessly transfer your credits and continue your studies to pursue your Master of Science in Homeland Security or Master of Science in Management degree programs at TESU.

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The Order of the Sword & Shield National Honor Society is the first academic and professional honor society dedicated exclusively to the disciplines of homeland security, intelligence, emergency management and protective security.

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