An associate's degree generally takes two years of full-time study to complete. There are currently only two associate-level programs in the United States dedicated solely to homeland security management. One is at Anne Arundel Community College. This school is located in Arnold, Maryland, and offers a Homeland Security Management Associate of Applied Science Degree. The other is at Pikes Peak Community College in Colorado Springs, Colorado. These programs can prepare you for further education in the industry, or for a direct-entry career in homeland security management.
A bachelor's degree in homeland security management prepares students for careers within local and national government safety and response agencies, such as FEMA and the National Guard. Curriculums vary, but most include courses in emergency management, homeland defense and chemical warfare. American Military University in Charlestown, West Virginia, offers a Bachelor of Arts degree in Homeland Security. Central Penn College in Summerdale, Pennsylvania, National University in La Jolla, California, and Southwestern College in Winfield, Kansas, all offer Bachelor of Science Degrees in Homeland Security Management.
A master's in homeland security management opens up the full spectrum of career opportunities, especially within government, because the government exclusively seeks highly educated and qualified job applicants.
Long Island University, American Military University, Colorado Technical University, Southwestern College, Towson University and National University all offer Master of Science Degrees in Homeland Security Management.
Pace University offers a Master of Arts in Management for Public Security and Homeland Security Professionals.
George Mason University offers a Master of Public Administration with a concentration in Homeland Security Management, and the University of Connecticut offers a Master of Professional Studies Degree in Homeland Security Management.
A doctorate is the highest level of homeland security management education available. With this degree, you'll likely be specializing in designing and implementing policy, consulting, researching, teaching and publishing on homeland security measures. Two schools offer doctoral degrees---Henley Putnam University Online and Colorado Technical University (CTU). CTU offers a Doctor of Management with a concentration in Homeland Security, and Henley-Putnam offers a Doctorate of Strategic Security. Both of these degrees require extensive study and research.