HOMELAND SECURITY
Students seeking degrees or certification in Homeland Security will study topics like political science, psychology, engineering and disaster and emergency preparedness, while focusing on emergency training, counterterrorism, and national and local security.
Individuals seeking a degree or certification in Homeland Security can find career opportunities such as:
Associate of Arts in Homeland Security
Keiser University
$31,800.00 Request Information
With the online Associate of Arts in Homeland Security from Keiser University students will develop an in-depth understanding of the various laws, authorities, and actions that are related to the Department of Homeland Security.
This is an excellent homeland security degree for those individuals who are looking to obtain an entry-level position within areas, such as:
- Law enforcement
- Security
- Protective services
- Careers in local, state, or federal jurisdictional arenas
While in this homeland security degree program students will study a number of topics such hazardous materials identification and handling and domestic and international terrorism, and will be able to work within any homeland security agency.
Accreditation Agency: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
Bachelor of Arts in Homeland Security
Keiser University
$65,190.00 Request Information
While in the online Bachelor of Arts in Homeland Security degree program from Keiser University, students will gain a firm foundation in the core concepts of management level skills as they apply to the field of Homeland Security.
The online homeland security courses in this program take specific focus on enabling students with an in-depth grasp of the unique homeland security aspect at the local, state, and federal levels.
The goal of this program also includes enabling students with a sound sense of management principles that are applicable to:
- Forming emergency plans for multiple agencies
- Training to recognize
- Investigate and respond to terrorism
Graduates of this program will have gained the skills and knowledge that are needed to work with the numerous issues that arise from current threats to our society.
Accreditation Agency: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
Bachelor of Science - Terrorism and Counterterrorism Studies
Henley-Putnam University
$25,500.00 Request Information
The online Bachelor of Science in Terrorism and Counterterrorism Studies program at Henley-Putnam University introduces students to the concepts of terrorism and counterterrorism.
This program emphasizes the understanding of extremist, terrorists groups and their operations, and helps students to gain an appreciation of the magnitude of this problem. With this degree students are provided with the counterterrorism training knowledge necessary for them provide safety and protective measures against this enemy.
This online program also provides individuals with a basic understanding of:
- Current terrorist organizations, and their ideologies including their methods, targets, support structures, and motives.
- Conducting counterintelligence and counterterrorism operations.
- Planning and setting up of appropriate intelligence collection programs.
- Analyzing and evaluating collected intelligence to identify terrorist threats.
- Developing, evaluating, and refining contingency plans for terrorist attacks.
All applicants must have a high school diploma or GED and completed a minimum of 50 college credit hours. A background check and screening process is required.
Accreditation Agency: Distance Education and Training Council, Accrediting Commission
Certificate in Homeland Security
Eastern Kentucky University
$4,200.00 Request Information
Eastern Kentucky University has developed a Homeland Security certificate program, which is designed to provide students with an understanding of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) including a critical analysis of the structure and administration of the DHS. The Certificate in Homeland Security Instructs students on how to recognize significant hazards and threats to national and domestic security, analyze intelligence, respond to national disasters and epidemics, and how to best allocate funds to minimize risk factors.
Individuals can complete independently of the degree program. Should students decide they would like to continue with the program after completing the certificate, the credits they earn can be transferred over and applied to the Master's degree program.
All applicants of this program must currently hold a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution.
Accreditation Agency: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
Graduate Certificate in Homeland Security
Texas A&M University - Bush School of Government and Public Service
$10,400.00 Request Information
The online Graduate Certificate in Homeland Security program at The George Bush School of Government and Public Policy was developed to build its students' understanding of Homeland Security Strategies and Polices as they affect the nation as a whole through analyzing key security issues of federal, state, and local governments, as well as private business.
The online homeland security certification is an excellent choice for individuals who are looking to earn the credentials needed in this growing and demanding field, and whose goals are to gain an in-depth understanding of the policies of homeland security and their affect on business, medicine, agriculture, engineering, educators, the technology sector, and government servants at all levels, from city to national.
All applicants must have a bachelor's degree with a grade point average was not equal to or better than 3.0 in their last 60 hours of study, may be required to take the Graduate Records Examination (GRE).
Accreditation Agency: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
Master of Science - Intelligence Management
Henley-Putnam University
$28,900.00 Request Information
Henley-Putnam University's online Master of Science in Intelligence Management program focuses its student's studies on professionalism, proactive strategies, and a complete understanding of the dynamics of the broad field of intelligence.This fully online program develops its student's skills in a variety of areas such as, intelligence analysis, counterintelligence, collection management, and intelligence operations.
After graduation individuals will be able to:
- Manage teams of intelligence professionals from a variety of different disciplines
- Conduct operations, which include clandestine or covert activities
- Integrate different forms of digital information into an intelligence operation
- Present finished intelligence in a manner appropriate to the client, including hostile clients
- Comprehend and apply issues of policy, reform, and intelligence ethic
All applicants must have a Bachelors Degree or completed equivalent credits with a GPA of 2.4 or above from a regional or national accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education. A background check and screening process is required.
Accreditation Agency: Distance Education and Training Council, Accrediting Commission
Master of Science - Terrorism and Counterterrorism Studies
Henley-Putnam University
$28,900.00 Request Information
With the online Master of Science in Terrorism and Counterterrorism Studies from Henley-Putnam University students will gain an in-depth knowledge of professionalism, proactive strategies, and terrorist strategies and dynamics.
Completely online, this program provides its students with the advanced knowledge of dealing with terrorism in order to protect life and property. Upon graduation from this program students will be able to plan and conduct counterterrorism operations in a team leadership or management role, show an advanced understanding of current terrorist threats including cybernetic attacks and threats involving weapons of mass destruction (WMD), and develop and conduct advanced intelligence collection programs as well as identify and distinguish between different types of terrorism according to the ideology of the terrorists, and perform sophisticated terrorist threat assessments.
All of the applicants to this program must have a Bachelors Degree or completed equivalent credits with a GPA of 2.4 or above from a regional or national accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education. A background check and screening process is required.
Accreditation Agency: Distance Education and Training Council, Accrediting Commission
Master of Science in Criminal Justice - Homeland Security
Saint Joseph's University
$20,610.00 Request Information
Following the tragedy of 9/11, the United States Administration composed and published a National Strategy for Homeland Security. This Strategy was created in order to keep the nation safe, free, and prosperous as it confronted the threat of terrorism.
Following the creation of this Strategy and the Department, Saint Joseph's University created a specific specialization in their Master's Degree in Criminal Justice in Homeland Security. This online degree in Homeland Security enables its students with the skills and knowledge needed to successfully respond to the threats against our Nation, Citizens, and resources in the event of a terrorist attack or natural catastrophe.
With faculty who bring years of experience, this program will aid students in developing a solid theoretical and practical base of knowledge both Homeland Security and criminal justice.
All applicants must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Accreditation Agency: Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Higher Education
Master of Science in Criminal Justice - Homeland Security Administration
Tiffin University
$21,000.00 Request Information
The online Master of Science in Criminal Justice - Homeland Security Administration degree program from Tiffin University has been created to offer individuals, such as law enforcement agents and emergency management personnel whose responsibilities include homeland security issues, the opportunity to enrich their ability to effectively react to terrorist threats and natural catastrophic events.
This online homeland security graduate program's faculty has years of operations-level, clinical, academic, executive, and research experience in criminal justice, and are highly qualified to provide students with the necessary understanding needed to succeed in the field of Homeland Security through providing them with both a personal and practical education.
All applicants must have an accredited bachelor's degree, and either a 3.0 Undergraduate GPA or a 2.5 Undergraduate GPA with 5 years of professional experience.
Accreditation Agency: North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
Master of Science in Legal Studies - Homeland Security
California University of Pennsylvania
$21,816.00 Request Information
The Master of Science in Legal Studies - Homeland Security program presents an interesting curriculum that prepares supervisory personnel to tackle the many challenges inherent in the protection of a nation.This program allows justice professionals, health specialists and legal specialists to concentrate on the methodology of security in this narrow context. The Homeland Security program focuses on three primary objectives: Develop strategies, plans and programs to prevent terrorist attacks within the United States, and reduce America's vulnerability to terrorism; Build the organizational arrangements needed to strengthen Homeland Security (HS), including Local/State/Federal, civil-military and interagency cooperation; and help government leaders make immediate as well as longer-term improvements in HS preparedness, by having their students conduct policy development work on "real world," actionable opportunities for progress.
Applicants to this program must have a Bachelor's degree from a four-year accredited institution, 3.0+ GPA, official sealed transcripts from previous under- and post-graduate education. Students with a < 3.0 GPA may be admitted on a conditional basis upon passing the written departmental exam.
Accreditation Agency: Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Higher Education; National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE)
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Master of Science in Safety, Security & Emergency Management - Homeland Security
Eastern Kentucky University
$12,600.00 Request Information
Eastern Kentucky University has recently developed a Homeland Security concentration within the Master of Science in Safety, Security & Emergency Management degree program.
The online program has been designed to: Provide students with an overview of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) which includes a critical analysis of the structure and administration of the DHS, Instruction for students on how to recognize significant hazards and threats to national and domestic security, analyze intelligence, respond to national disasters and epidemics, and how to best allocate funds to minimize risk factors, and prepare graduates for employment in a variety of settings and capacities such as the DEA, Secret Service, FBI, Air Marshals, intelligence analysis, special agents, and emergency management.
The demand for professionals with knowledge and skills in Homeland Security and Emergency Management is at an all-time high and continues to rise. Now is the perfect time to acquire the skills necessary to secure a solid future in this dynamic career field.
Accreditation Agency: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
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