Testimonials From ECEM Alumni

"The Executive Masters in Crisis and Emergency Management program provides individuals with the requisite knowledge to be successful in the fields of emergency management and homeland security."

Chris Sproule, MS, CFO, CEM
Metropolitan Medical Response System Coordinator
Las Vegas Fire and Rescue

"The ECEM program at UNLV afforded an excellent overview of the field of emergency and crisis management. During the course of my study, I was exposed to the framework and foundation of this increasingly important field. The instructors, featuring some of the top practitioners in the field, provided tremendous insight and allowed for the development of a lifelong network of resources and contacts. I highly recommend this rock-solid program to anyone looking for a comprehensive approach to this crucial and emerging field."

Richard Wells
Senior GIS Analyst, City of Las Vegas

"Deciding to enroll and complete the ECEM program has allowed me as a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and veteran of Desert Storm to serve my nation on the home front. As a young man, I answered the call and served my nation, and now with the skills I have gained in ECEM, I am defending this great nation on the home front and making my community more resilient to natural and manmade disaster."

Dustin Olson
Chief of Police, University of California, Santa Barbara

"The 18-month ECEM program was extremely challenging, but the end result was invaluable. Perhaps the most meaningful part of the program was the comprehensive learning experience and the lifelong relationships that were established with my classmates. I learned so much from the outstanding ECEM instructors, but I also learned a myriad of things from my fellow students. I would highly recommend the ECEM program."

James Lopey, Assistant Sheriff (retired)
Terrorism Liaison Coordinator
Nevada Department of Public Safety
Nevada Threat Analysis Center

"The benefits of the UNLV ECEM program far exceed its demands (e.g., time and financial). The program is a hybrid consisting primarily of online instruction and periodic weekend on-campus instruction. This structure, along with the appeal of UNLV and Las Vegas, attracts nationally known professors from universities throughout the nation. Additionally, for these same reasons, students from all over the nation enroll with backgrounds in law enforcement, fire service, emergency management, and health care, as well as recent college graduates, and is an excellent program for those wanting to transition to homeland security endeavors. Certainly the Master of Science Degree in Crisis and Emergency Management has opened doors that would have been inaccessible without it. Further, the long-term relationships and networks that are established among fellow students and professors is of immense benefit."

Marc Glasser
Federal Agent