Ohio Christian University’s online Bachelor of Arts in Emergency & Disaster Management was recently ranked as the #2 program in the country by Intelligent.com.
According to Intelligent.com, the rankings are based on an assessment of 1,604 accredited colleges and universities. Each program is evaluated based on curriculum quality, graduation rate, reputation, and post-graduate employment.
Ohio Christian’s Emergency & Disaster Management Programs prepare students for work in government, non-profit and private emergency response organizations. The programs combine a strong course load in emergency and disaster management specific classes with fieldwork and experience in emergency exercises to ensure graduates are prepared for their careers.
“The requirement for emergency exercises is a part of our core course load for emergency management students,” said Dr. Thad Hicks, Head of the Emergency Management Program and Certified Emergency Manager. “The students learn to design exercises and participate in delivering them.”
“The emergency management program at OCU is leading the way when it comes to preparing tomorrow’s emergency management leaders for the career field,” said Hicks. Explore programs below:
Online Programs:
BA in Emergency & Disaster Management
BA in Business with Emergency Management Concentration
Certificate in Emergency Management
Undergraduate Campus Programs:
BA in Emergency & Disaster Management
BA in Emergency & Disaster Management and Business (Dual Major)
BA in Intercultural Ministries and Emergency & Disaster Management (Dual Major)
Articles of Interest
Incoming Campus Students Attend Summer Orientation
Published: July 13, 2020
On July 10th, Ohio Christian University welcomed 62 incoming students to
campus for the first Orientation Day of the summer. Orientation Days are
for incoming students to the Undergraduate Campus Program to register for
classes and prepare for their first semester on campus.
OCU had several COVID-19 procedures in place including taking temperatures,
requiring masks, social distancing guidelines, and hand sanitizing stations
to help ensure the safety of everyone on campus.
OCU President Dr. Jon S. Kulaga welcomed the students and encouraged them to
be part of God’s story. Students and
On July 10th, Ohio Christian University welcomed 62 incoming students to
campus for the first Orientation Day of the summer. Orientation Days are
for incoming students to the Undergraduate Campus Program to register for
classes and prepare for their first semester on campus.
OCU had several COVID-19 procedures in place including taking temperatures,
requiring masks, social distancing
On July 10th, Ohio Christian University welcomed 62 incoming students to
campus for the first Orientation Day of the summer. Orientation Days are
for incoming students to the Undergraduate Campus
Prospective Students Have Many Options to Experience Campus this Summer
Published: June 4, 2020
Ohio Christian University is excited to offer several options to connect with
prospective students of our Undergraduate Campus Program over the summer
and help them experience OCU:
Option 1: Individual Campus Visits
Ohio Christian University is now open for prospective students to visit
campus. The university has social distancing procedures in place to help
everyone on campus stay safe. Learn more.
Option 2: Virtual Preview Day
Join us for a Virtual Preview Day on Friday, June 26th! Learn why students
choose OCU, ask our panelists questions, virtually tour campus, win prizes,
Ohio Christian University is excited to offer several options to connect with
prospective students of our Undergraduate Campus Program over the summer
and help them experience OCU:
Option 1: Individual Campus Visits
Ohio Christian University is now open for prospective students to visit
campus. The university has social distancing procedures in place to help
everyone on campus stay safe.
Ohio Christian University is excited to offer several options to connect with
prospective students of our Undergraduate Campus Program over the summer
and help them experience OCU:
Option 1:
Alumni Spotlight: Lauren Ray
Published: April 26, 2020
CIRCLEVILLE, OH – A familiar face is once again killing it for Ohio
Christian University, only this time her impact is being seen off the court.
Lauren Ray, a 2018 Emergency and Disaster Management graduate of OCU,
currently serves as the Assistant Director of Student Life – Housing and
Discipline, a role she took over earlier this year. Lady Trailblazer
Volleyball fans will remember Lauren as a key member of the program, playing
for the team for three seasons (2015-17). Originally from Canal Winchester,
OH, Lauren transferred into OCU following her freshman year at Ohio
University,
CIRCLEVILLE, OH – A familiar face is once again killing it for Ohio
Christian University, only this time her impact is being seen off the court.
Lauren Ray, a 2018 Emergency and Disaster Management graduate of OCU,
currently serves as the Assistant Director of Student Life – Housing and
Discipline, a role she took over earlier this year. Lady Trailblazer
Volleyball fans will remember Lauren
CIRCLEVILLE, OH – A familiar face is once again killing it for Ohio
Christian University, only this time her impact is being seen off the court.
Lauren Ray, a 2018 Emergency and Disaster Management
Emergency Management Graduates and Students Fight COVID-19
Published: March 25, 2020
With the pandemic situation facing our state, county and the world, emergency
managers play an important role in working to stabilize the situation and
save lives. “An emergency manager’s job is to bring relative calm and
order to the chaos,” explains Dr. Thad Hicks, Head of the Emergency
Management Program at Ohio Christian University and Certified Emergency
Manager.
Ohio Christian University has offered programs in Emergency
With the pandemic situation facing our state, county and the world, emergency
managers play an important role in working to stabilize the situation and
save lives. “An emergency manager’s job is to bring relative calm and
order to the chaos,” explains Dr. Thad Hicks, Head of the Emergency
Management Program at Ohio Christian University and Certified Emergency
Manager.
Ohio Christian
With the pandemic situation facing our state, county and the world, emergency
managers play an important role in working to stabilize the situation and
save lives. “An emergency manager’s job is to
Research supports Ohio Christian’s Emergency Management Programs
Published: February 28, 2020
A recent research project published in The Journal of Emergency
Management[1] supports Ohio Christian University’s approach to educating
tomorrows emergency managers. The research highlighted the need of students
to understand the concept of emergency exercises and the average emergency
manager needing more experience with emergency exercises.
This is an area where the program at Ohio Christian University shines. “The
requirement for emergency exercises is a part of our core course load for
emergency management students,” said Dr. Thad Hicks, Head of the Emergency
Management Program
A recent research project published in The Journal of Emergency
Management[1] supports Ohio Christian University’s approach to educating
tomorrows emergency managers. The research highlighted the need of students
to understand the concept of emergency exercises and the average emergency
manager needing more experience with emergency exercises.
This is an area where the program at Ohio
A recent research project published in The Journal of Emergency
Management[1] supports Ohio Christian University’s approach to educating
tomorrows emergency managers. The research highlighted the
Archived Articles of Interest
Behind the Scenes: Inside Festival of Carols
Published: December 3, 2018
By Amber Ginter ‘19
Behind the scenes, behind the curtains of this year’s Festival of Carols,
the perspective is different for the eyes of this observer, who happens to be
part of the creative moment team. The choirs warm their vocal cords until
their voices float in glorious harmonies across the auditorium. The actors
labor in hectic preparation to perform with excellence and seeming
effortlessness.
Learning choreography with live choirs singing was a challenge that Movements
from the Heart (MFTH), the creative movement team, met in the practice time
afforded before the first
By Amber Ginter ‘19
Behind the scenes, behind the curtains of this year’s Festival of Carols,
the perspective is different for the eyes of this observer, who happens to be
part of the creative moment team. The choirs warm their vocal cords until
their voices float in glorious harmonies across the auditorium. The actors
labor in hectic preparation to perform with excellence and seeming
By Amber Ginter ‘19
Behind the scenes, behind the curtains of this year’s Festival of Carols,
the perspective is different for the eyes of this observer, who happens to be
part of the creative
Hands-on Teaching: OCU Professor Keeps Science 'Fun'
Published: November 19, 2018
By Steven Collins, Senior Reporter, Circleville Herald
Photo by Nancy Radcliff, Chief Photographer, Circleville Herald
Circleville Herald, November 14, 2018
When teaching, Rolanda Hurtt believes a hands-on approach is a way to keep
both students and teachers interested and engaged.
Hurtt, an Affiliate Professor in the Teacher Education department at Ohio
Christian University, shares her hands-on approach with her students who can
then pass it on to their students once they are in the classroom.
“We always try to have fun,” she said. “I want my students at OCU to
enjoy what we’re
By Steven Collins, Senior Reporter, Circleville Herald
Photo by Nancy Radcliff, Chief Photographer, Circleville Herald
Circleville Herald, November 14, 2018
When teaching, Rolanda Hurtt believes a hands-on approach is a way to keep
both students and teachers interested and engaged.
Hurtt, an Affiliate Professor in the Teacher Education department at Ohio
Christian University, shares her
By Steven Collins, Senior Reporter, Circleville Herald
Photo by Nancy Radcliff, Chief Photographer, Circleville Herald
Circleville Herald, November 14, 2018
When teaching, Rolanda Hurtt believes
Trunk-or-Treat Brings Big Smiles!
Published: November 5, 2018
Ohio Christian University's Maxwell Center parking lot was filled with
hundreds of smiling Trunk-or-Treaters on October 23 as the University hosted
many neighbors and friends at its annual Halloween fun fest.
As ever, the children showed delight in the Trunk-or-Treat destinations and
games, engendering another memorable time for the young-at-heart.
Families moved about the parking lot lined with cars with Halloween-style
decorated trunks, collecting candy and playing games.
OCU students, staff, and faculty enjoy bringing this happy and safe
experience to the Pickaway County community
Ohio Christian University's Maxwell Center parking lot was filled with
hundreds of smiling Trunk-or-Treaters on October 23 as the University hosted
many neighbors and friends at its annual Halloween fun fest.
As ever, the children showed delight in the Trunk-or-Treat destinations and
games, engendering another memorable time for the young-at-heart.
Families moved about the parking lot lined
Ohio Christian University's Maxwell Center parking lot was filled with
hundreds of smiling Trunk-or-Treaters on October 23 as the University hosted
many neighbors and friends at its annual
Psychology Department Offers New Degree in Human Services
Published: November 1, 2018
Ohio Christian University (OCU) has launched a new Bachelor of Art in Human
Services in response to demand from students in the School of Adult
Ohio Christian University (OCU) has launched a new Bachelor of Art in Human
Services in response to demand from students in the School of Adult
Ohio Christian University (OCU) has launched a new Bachelor of Art in Human
Services in response to demand from students in the School of Adult
Faculty Profile: Dr. Caleb Friedeman
Published: November 1, 2018
Dr. Caleb T. Friedeman recently joined Ohio Christian University’s Religion
Department as Assistant Professor of Biblical Studies. A disciple of Jesus
Christ with a passion to serve the Church as a pastor-theologian, Friedeman
brings to the department the heart of a pastor and the mind of a scholar.
Friedeman holds a B.A. in Ancient Languages from Asbury University, an M.A.
in Biblical Literature from Wesley Biblical Seminary, and a Ph.D. in Biblical
Theology (New Testament) from Wheaton College. His doctoral dissertation
focused on the Christology of Luke chapters 1 and 2 and its
Dr. Caleb T. Friedeman recently joined Ohio Christian University’s Religion
Department as Assistant Professor of Biblical Studies. A disciple of Jesus
Christ with a passion to serve the Church as a pastor-theologian, Friedeman
brings to the department the heart of a pastor and the mind of a scholar.
Friedeman holds a B.A. in Ancient Languages from Asbury University, an M.A.
in Biblical
Dr. Caleb T. Friedeman recently joined Ohio Christian University’s Religion
Department as Assistant Professor of Biblical Studies. A disciple of Jesus
Christ with a passion to serve the Church as a
