The Pennsylvania State University offers a Master of Professional Studies in homeland security program through online distance learning. Five specializations are available: homeland security; public health preparedness; information security and forensics; geospatial intelligence; and agricultural biosecurity. Course topics include administrative policies and programs; social issues; ethics; and terrorist threats and insurgency.
The Pennsylvania State University
Penn State World Campus
128 Outreach Building
University Park, PA 16802
800-252-3592
psu.edu
San Diego State University provides an on-campus Master of Science in homeland security that takes advantage of the nearby "living laboratory" found in the San Diego/Tijuana border region. Students receive in-depth training in the identification, design and implementation of community resources and programs in order to deter and defend against various types of terrorism. Specializations are available in border security and governance[ information security; communication and information systems; homeland security for infrastructure; law and society; science and technology; terrorism; and project management.
San Diego State University
5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego, CA 92182
619-594-4041
sdsu.edu
Walden University offers a doctorate degree program in public policy and administration with a concentration in homeland security policy and coordination. This program is available through online distance learning with the exception of four short on-campus residencies. Core course requirements include ethics and social justice; financial management for the public sector; strategic planning; public policy and governance; and academic writing and research methods. Students also study terrorism legislation and policies; emergency preparedness; leadership and planning; quantitative reasoning; and research theory. A major dissertation project is also required.
Walden University
155 Fifth Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55401
866-492-5336
waldenu.edu
Drexel University offers a graduate certificate program in homeland security management through online distance learning. Students acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to participate in the policy development and strategic planning of homeland security. Six courses are required: introductory homeland security; technology for homeland security; national intelligence, counterintelligence; terrorism; and critical infrastructure protection.
Drexel University
3001 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
877-215-0009
drexel.com