Study Online to Work
in Homeland Security
The Federal Government's
primary duties include defending our nation from foreign aggression
and terrorism. Those who work in Homeland Security help to prevent
terrorist attacks within the U.S. and reduce our nation's vulnerability
to terrorism. Those who study in this field examine Homeland Security
logistics, processes, and techniques.
Schools
Offering Online Degrees/ Training Certificates:
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Walden
University offers a Master of Public Administration degree
program with a specialty in Homeland Security Policy and Coordination
as well as a Doctoral program and a Master's and PhD program
in Public Policy in Public Safety Management. These online
degree programs focus on the formulation of public policy
for emergency responses strategies.
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Grand Canyon
University offers an online Bachelor
of Science in Public Safety Administration degree program
and a Master of Science in Disaster Preparedness and Crisis
Management degree program. These two programs help to prepare
students for careers in management that deal with public responses
to safety and homeland security.
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Keiser
University eCampus Online offers
an Associate of Arts degree program in Homeland Security.
The program includes courses in Cyber-terrorism, Emergency
Planning, Terrorism, and more. The degree requires 60 credit
hours.
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Strayer
University offers an online
Bachelor of Science in Information Systems/Homeland Security
and Information Systems degree program that focuses on state-of-the-art
computer concepts. Students learn theory and practice regarding
Homeland Security issues and more. Additionally, Strayer offers
a diploma and certificate program.
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The
School of Justice at Grantham
University offers a Bachelor of Science degree program
in Criminal Justice with a specialty in Homeland Security.
The program is designed to prepare students for a number of
positions in law enforcement and enable working professionals
to expand their current knowledge and skills.
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Kaplan
University offers a variety of
certificate programs as well as Associate's, Bachelor's, and
Master's degree programs in public safety and criminal justice.
Students are taught analytical skills and crime mapping, and
intelligence gathering. Additionally, Kaplin offers a Master
of Criminal Justice in Global Issues degree program for those
interested in homeland security and terrorism fields.
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Herzing
College's Online School of Public Safety offers a Bachelor
of Science degree program in Homeland Security and Public
Safety. The program focuses on Criminal Justice, Fire Safety,
and Homeland Security. The program helps to prepare students
for careers in Cyber-crime, Domestic and International Terrorism,
Hazardous Material Management, Industrial Security, Law Enforcement,
and Public Event Planning.
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Graduates work in both public and private sectors, from local, state,
and federal law enforcement to business intelligence operations
and analysis, to emergency services and administration.
Careers that deal with
Homeland Security are among the fastest growing in the job market
today. Students interested in working in this field most often are
required to undergo a background investigation in order to obtain
security clearances. While the types of degrees required do vary
for careers in this field, most individuals will need law enforcement
education. The Master's degree online programs in Homeland Security
are specialized for different practice areas. For instance, one
can earn a Master's in Public Administration degree to qualify for
a career at a community-based Homeland Security agency or a Master's
in IT for a career that involves IT terrorist activity.
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