The master of science degree program in homeland security at San Diego State University benefits from the "living laboratory" that is the nearby San Diego/Tijuana border. This program features thorough instruction in the design and application of community resources for the purposes of preventing and defending against various kinds of terrorist activities. Students may concentrate their studies in one of eight areas: border security and governance, communication and information systems, law and society, information security, science and technology, terrorism, infrastructure protection and project management.
San Diego State University
5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego, CA 92182
619-594-4041
sdsu.edu
The College of Justice and Safety at Eastern Kentucky University offers a bachelor of science degree with a major in homeland security. This program addresses natural and man-made disasters and emergency management, in addition to terrorist activity. Course topics include legal and ethical issues, critical infrastructure protection, risk assessment, disaster preparedness, intelligence and counterintelligence, cyber security and terrorism.
Eastern Kentucky University
521 Lancaster Avenue
Richmond, KY 40475
859-622-3265
eku.edu
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University provides a bachelor of science degree in homeland security with three optional concentrations: terrorism studies, emergency management and cyber security. This program features coursework in terrorism studies, law and policy for homeland security, emergency management, risk assessment, strategic planning, intelligence analysis, transportation security and environmental security. Students must also complete a professional internship.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
600 S. Clyde Morris Boulevard
Daytona Beach, FL 32114-3900
386-226-6000
erau.edu
Pennsylvania State University offers a master of professional studies degree with a major in homeland security. This program is available through online distance learning. Students may choose from five specializations: information security and forensics, homeland security, public health preparedness, geospatial intelligence and agricultural biosecurity. Course topics include homeland security administration, violence and insurgency, terrorism, social issues and ethics. All specializations culminate in a capstone course consisting of a major research project.
Pennsylvania State University
Penn State World Campus
128 Outreach Building
University Park, PA 16802
800-252-3592
psu.edu