MS Master of Science in Homeland Security Homeland Security
Courses
Total program credits needed for graduation: 48
Core Courses
48 course quarter credits.
- PLS5002
- Collaboration, Communication, and Case Analysis for Master's Learners (4 quarter credits)
- HLS5004
- Threats to the Homeland (4 quarter credits)
- HLS5008
- National Security and Intelligence (4 quarter credits)
- HLS5010
- Critical Infrastructure and Cyber Security (4 quarter credits)
- HLS5012
- Border Security (4 quarter credits)
- HLS5108
- Preparedness, Mitigation, and Emergency Management (4 quarter credits)
- HLS6006
- Laws, Policies, and Ethics in Homeland Security (4 quarter credits)
- HLS6016
- Homeland Security Influence and Leadership (4 quarter credits)
- HLS6104
- Comparative and International Security (4 quarter credits)
- HLS6112
- Communication and Media in Homeland Security (4 quarter credits)
- HLS6116
- Psychology of Homeland Security (4 quarter credits)
- HLS5991
- Homeland Security Integrative Project* (4 quarter credits)
*This course has a prerequisite. Contact an enrollment counselor or refer to the course descriptions for more information.
Transfer Credits
There are many ways to reduce tuition costs, including transferring credits which can help save time and money. You can transfer up to 12 credits into this specialization.
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Concentrations
If you have elective courses in your specialization, you may be able to use them to fulfill both your degree and concentration requirements at the same time. However, completing a concentration may extend your total credits beyond the requirements of your degree. Concentrations available for this specialization include:
- Fire Service Administration
- Forensics
- Health Policy and Management
- Homeland Security
- Public Administration
- Public Health
- Public Policy Management and Collaborative Governance
- Nonprofit Management and Leadership
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