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
C.S. Lewis is Coming to Ohio Christian University
Published: December 22, 2021
Ohio Christian University is excited to bring “The Most Reluctant
Convert” to its Circleville Campus. There will be one show only, on
January 15, 2022, at 1:00 PM in the Ministry and Performing Arts Center
(MPAC). This Fellowship for Performing Arts production has toured the United
States from New York to California and played on campuses such as Princeton,
Vanderbilt, Wheaton, UNC-Chapel Hill, and many other esteemed institutions of
higher learning. Using C.S. Lewis’ own words, award-winning actor Max
McLean brings the brilliant Oxford fellow to life, taking us on his
extraordinary
Ohio Christian University is excited to bring “The Most Reluctant
Convert” to its Circleville Campus. There will be one show only, on
January 15, 2022, at 1:00 PM in the Ministry and Performing Arts Center
(MPAC). This Fellowship for Performing Arts production has toured the United
States from New York to California and played on campuses such as Princeton,
Vanderbilt, Wheaton, UNC-Chapel
Ohio Christian University is excited to bring “The Most Reluctant
Convert” to its Circleville Campus. There will be one show only, on
January 15, 2022, at 1:00 PM in the Ministry and Performing
2021 Summer Celebration Picnic
Published: August 6, 2021
Ohio Christian University held its first ever Summer Celebration Picnic on
Friday, July 16, 2021. This was a time for OCU Alumni, donor partners and
community members to get together and enjoy Food, Friends and Fellowship. In
spite of some scattered storms, many people of all ages gathered together.
Matt Hunnell, VP of University Advancement commented: “Despite a little
rain, we had a great turn out. It was wonderful to see smiling faces on
campus, and our friends enjoying music, a good meal, and time together. We
look forward to many more events and gatherings on campus in the
Ohio Christian University held its first ever Summer Celebration Picnic on
Friday, July 16, 2021. This was a time for OCU Alumni, donor partners and
community members to get together and enjoy Food, Friends and Fellowship. In
spite of some scattered storms, many people of all ages gathered together.
Matt Hunnell, VP of University Advancement commented: “Despite a little
rain, we had a great
Ohio Christian University held its first ever Summer Celebration Picnic on
Friday, July 16, 2021. This was a time for OCU Alumni, donor partners and
community members to get together and enjoy Food
2021 Refer-A-Friend Program Announced
Published: February 2, 2021
Ohio Christian University (OCU) is pleased to announce an ongoing
Refer-A-Friend Program where individuals can invite a friend to learn more
about OCU. A monthly drawing for referrers and a scholarship for prospective
students make this an excellent opportunity to refer a friend.
The referrer should enter his or her friend’s information at
ohiochristian.edu/referafriend. This will automatically qualify the referrer
to enter that month’s drawing for a $50 e-gift card of the winner’s
choice and qualify the referred student for a Refer-A-Friend Scholarship.
Refer A Friend
Program
Ohio Christian University (OCU) is pleased to announce an ongoing
Refer-A-Friend Program where individuals can invite a friend to learn more
about OCU. A monthly drawing for referrers and a scholarship for prospective
students make this an excellent opportunity to refer a friend.
The referrer should enter his or her friend’s information at
ohiochristian.edu/referafriend. This will
Ohio Christian University (OCU) is pleased to announce an ongoing
Refer-A-Friend Program where individuals can invite a friend to learn more
about OCU. A monthly drawing for referrers and a
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:
Archived Articles of Interest
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
Youth Groups Invited to Pizza and Points
Published: January 9, 2020
Ohio Christian University is hosting Pizza and Points for youth groups and
prospective students to cheer on the Ohio Christian University Trailblazers
during the Men’s Basketball game against the Point Park University Pioneers
on Saturday, January 18th at 3 p.m.
The free event includes admission to the game, pizza, giveaways and face
painting. In addition, high school juniors and seniors can enter to shoot a
half court shot for a chance to win a $12,000 scholarship!
Watch our video from a previous Pizza & Points:
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Ohio Christian University is hosting Pizza and Points for youth groups and
prospective students to cheer on the Ohio Christian University Trailblazers
during the Men’s Basketball game against the Point Park University Pioneers
on Saturday, January 18th at 3 p.m.
The free event includes admission to the game, pizza, giveaways and face
painting. In addition, high school juniors and seniors can
Ohio Christian University is hosting Pizza and Points for youth groups and
prospective students to cheer on the Ohio Christian University Trailblazers
during the Men’s Basketball game against the
Ohio Christian Welcomes New Students for Spring 2020
Published: January 6, 2020
Ohio Christian University is working hard to prepare for the start of the
Spring 2020 semester, which begins Jan. 8. This semester, the campus welcomes
over 20 new students, 10 of whom are transferring from Cincinnati Christian
University following the closing of its doors.
The university is welcoming double the number of new students as last spring,
so it is fundamental that each individual feels comfortable as the semester
starts. “We have prepared the new student orientation schedule and have
worked with partners on campus to ensure that new students will receive the
information
Ohio Christian University is working hard to prepare for the start of the
Spring 2020 semester, which begins Jan. 8. This semester, the campus welcomes
over 20 new students, 10 of whom are transferring from Cincinnati Christian
University following the closing of its doors.
The university is welcoming double the number of new students as last spring,
so it is fundamental that each individual
Ohio Christian University is working hard to prepare for the start of the
Spring 2020 semester, which begins Jan. 8. This semester, the campus welcomes
over 20 new students, 10 of whom are
