公共事务学院集中精力于应急管理和国土安全，是公共服务和公共政策学士学位的一部分。该集中计划为学生提供了在应急管理和国土安全领域管理和担任领导职务的技能和知识。公共政策和管理的概念与应急管理原则相结合，以增强和培养一般研究领域内的批判性思维。更具体地说，该计划的重点是为学生提供全面的观点，这对于当今和未来的灾难管理人员都至关重要。
The School of Public Affairs offers a concentration in emergency management and homeland security as part of the BS in public service and public policy.<br><br>This concentration program provides students with the skills and knowledge to manage and assume positions of leadership within the field of emergency management and homeland security. Concepts of public policy and management are blended with emergency management principles to enhance and foster critical thinking within the general field of study. More specifically, the program's focus provides the student with a comprehensive perspective, which is critically important for emerging leaders in disaster management.<br><br>This major is eligible for the Western Undergraduate Exchange program at the following location: Downtown Phoenix campus. Students from Western states who select this major and campus may be eligible for reduced nonresident tuition at a rate of 150% of Arizona resident tuition plus all applicable fees. Students should click the link for more information and eligibility requirements of the WUE program.