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Fire Emergency Management Program (FEMP)
A complete application for admission to the master's program must include: 1. A completed Graduate College application submitted with a non- refundable application fee. 2. A copy of undergraduate transcript(s). 3. Two letters of recommendation with at least one from an employer or faculty member familiar with the applicant's academic abilities. 4. TOEFL results for students for whom English is a second language. Students must have a score above 549 (paper exam) or 79 (internet based test) to be considered for admission. 5. A brief letter indicating interests, career goals and other information the applicant considers relevant. Degree Requirements for the MS in Fire and Emergency Management Administration In addition to the general requirements of the Graduate College, requirements for the Master of Science degree in fire and emergency management administration are listed below. 1. A minimum of 33 credit hours in FEMP or closely related courses. Required courses include a 21-hour scope of the field core requirement, a six-hour methods requirement, and six hours of electives. Students must complete a three-hour practicum research project or a thesis with a minimum of six hours. Students are required to complete a minimum of nine hours on campus in Stillwater, Oklahoma. This can be accomplished during one-week courses offered each summer. Most courses in the FEMP MS program are conducted in the department’s state-of-the-art virtual classroom, where both on-site and off-site students participate simultaneously in the same class sessions. 2. Satisfactory completion of a final assessment project (either a Thesis or a Practicum). 3. Minimum 3.00 grade-point average, with only one grade of "C" allowed. Admission Requirements for PhD in Fire and Emergency Management Administration OSU Graduate College admission requirements include the following: an OSU Graduate College Application, payment of the OSU Graduate Application fee and transcripts of all previous college level coursework including transcripts that verify receipt of an undergraduate and graduate master's degree. 1. GPA: minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. 2. GRE: Scores from the Graduate Record Examination taken within the past 5 years. 3. Professional experience in a fire or emergency services related field is preferred, but not required. 4. Academic experience in a fire or emergency services related field is preferred. If applicant has a degree outside of the fire or emergency services related field, they should spend time explaining how their academic background (i.e. degree, courses, research) has prepared them for the pursuit of a PhD in Fire and Emergency Management Administration.
5. English Language Proficiency: For international students, a minimum TOEFL score of 79 (Internet) and 550 (paper) is required. 6. A current resume 7. Three letters of recommendation: At least two letters must come from individuals who can speak directly to the applicant’s abilities in the classroom and conducting research. 8. An essay: This 1-2 page essay should address the applicant’s previous professional and academic experience and how it has prepared them to seek a PhD in Fire and Emergency Management Administration. Candidates should also address their 5 and 10 year goals, discuss their research interests, and explain how the FEMP program and faculty can help them reach their goals and develop their research interests. 9. Copy of the applicant’s thesis or other written example of applicant’s research abilities. 10. Copies of any published materials authored by the candidate. Degree Requirements for the PhD in Fire and Emergency Management Administration Degree candidates must have completed a master's degree. In addition, they must complete 45 hours of required common coursework that includes 12 hours in a common core, 12 hours of research tools, three hours from an International core, nine hours of electives and 15 hours of dissertation research. An additional nine hours of courses are required in either a fire service administration track or an emergency management administration track. Students are required to complete a minimum of nine hours on campus in Stillwater, Oklahoma. This can be accomplished during one-week courses offered each summer. Finally, candidates must take written and oral comprehensive exams and must successfully defend their dissertation before their dissertation committee. Most courses in the FEMP PhD program are conducted in the department’s state-of-the-art virtual classroom, where both on-site and off-site students participate simultaneously in the same class sessions. Faculty Haley Murphy, PhD—Assistant Professor and Program Coordinator Professors: Dave Neal, PhD Assistant Professors: Hsien-Ho (Ray) Chang, PhD; Alex Greer, PhD; Hao- Che (Tristan) Wu, PhD
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