The federal and state government are requiring all categories of “first responders” to undergo extensive and intensive training programs aimed at better preparing them to deal with, and help - possibly help prevent - potential terrorist activities. The demand for education, in addition to tactical training, is growing in fields ranging from local law enforcement and fire safety officials to elected officials and private sector risk management programs. Trained by the top experts from the field, students will take five courses addressing terrorism, preparedness. and public safety. The courses meet once a week for 12 weeks. All students must register for the CEM Program via the CEM website. External Students must register for courses via the CEM website. Kean University student must register courses for CEM courses via KeanWise.

Certificate in Emergency Management Criminal Justice Substitutions (link to form)
In the case that a criminal justice major elects to obtain a CEM the above form provides the criminal justice courses that may be replaced by the CEM courses offered.