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Graduate Certificate in Arts Emergency Management

The Arts Emergency Management certificate program is only offered at UK and is designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and strategies necessary to effectively manage a range of crises within the context of the arts and cultural sectors. This interdisciplinary program combines principles in emergency management, arts administration, risk assessment, and crisis communication to prepare students for leadership roles in ensuring the safety, preservation, and continuity of artistic and cultural operations during times of emergencies or disasters. The certificate provides a human-centered, all-hazards approach through all stages of the emergency management cycle—mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery. Interwoven through this approach is a focus on social and environmental justice, which are considered key components in building resilient arts and culture organizations.

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At a Glance

Fall 2025

Application Due Date:
07/25/2025
Start Date:
08/25/2025

Spring 2025

Application Due Date:
12/13/2024
Start Date:
01/13/2025

Summer 2025

Application Due Date:
04/19/2025
Start Date:
05/19/2025

Credits and Tuition Cost (2024-2025)

Credits Required: 12
Cost Per Credit: $753.00

Format

Fully Online

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Graduate Certificate in Arts Emergency Management overview

Program format
Format
Fully Online
Total credits
Total Credits
12
Degree awarded
Degree Awarded

What You'll Learn

Graduates will be able to:

  • Identify, assess, and mitigate risks specific to emergency situations in the arts and cultural sector, such as natural disasters, pandemics, or societal crises. 
  • Develop feasible emergency preparedness plans tailored for arts organizations and events, including strategies for safeguarding cultural assets, managing public safety, and ensuring continuity of operations. 
  • Create communication strategies for arts institutions during emergencies, including crisis communication planning, media relations, and community engagement.

Course Examples

  • AEM 585 Arts Emergency Management: Creating a Resilient Organization
  • AEM 588 Event Safety and Security
  • AEM 590 Crisis Network Planning and Safety Discourse in the Arts
  • AAD 510 Advanced Emotional Intelligence & Professional Communications

How to Apply

Application Requirements

Admissions Criteria

Program Contact

Leah Hamilton
Program Director

Deadlines

Fall 2025

Application Due Date:
07/25/2025
Start Date:
08/25/2025

Spring 2025

Application Due Date:
12/13/2024
Start Date:
01/13/2025

Summer 2025

Application Due Date:
04/19/2025
Start Date:
05/19/2025

Distance Learning

Licensure & Authorization

Where you live matters when completing distance education activities. If you will live outside of Kentucky while completing your program, please check the Distance Learning Authorization & Licensure page to confirm that the program can be offered in your state or country, and if relevant, that it meets professional licensure requirements in your state. Please note: Admission and enrollment in a fully-online program can NOT lead to the issuance of a J-1 or F-1 student visa. 

AUTHORIZATION & LICENSURE INFO
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Student Support

Once you become a student, you will have access to a wide variety of academic support services to maximize your success. These services are available completely online to meet the needs of our online students.

Why UK Online

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Pay the same online tuition rate, no matter where you live.

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Fit learning into your busy schedule with no prescribed class times.

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