Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University offers a Bachelor of Science degree program in Homeland Security. This undergraduate program prepares students to think creatively and critically about the challenges that face the United States as regards security. Some of the required courses include Environmental Security, Emerging Topics in Homeland Security, Strategic Planning and Decision Making in Homeland Security and Homeland Security Law and Policy.
The College of Justice and Safety at Eastern Kentucky University offers students a Bachelor of Science degree program in Homeland Security that focuses on four vital components of the field: critical infrastructure protection; policy, research and technology; intelligence sharing and analysis; and disaster preparedness and response. Some of the required courses include Introduction to Homeland Security, Critical Problem Analysis, Legal and Ethical Issues in Homeland Security and Vulnerability and Risk Assessment.
Northern Illinois University offers students three options for degree completion within the field of homeland security and public safety. Students choose to earn a Bachelor of General Studies in Health and Human Sciences or Liberal Arts and Sciences; students may also opt for the final Bachelor's degree option, which is the Bachelor of Science in Industrial Management and Technology. The general studies Bachelor's degree options are ideal for students who are police officers, emergency medical and fire personnel looking for a promotion. Students take courses online or in a blended format, only requiring one to three on-campus meetings.
Virginia Commonwealth University offers a Bachelor of Arts degree in Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness. This program prepares students with the skills and knowledge that are required to study at law school as well as graduate school in a number of specializations including criminal justice, business, international affairs, public administration, geography, political science, urban planning and sociology. Some of the required courses include core courses such as International Relations, U.S. Government, Risk and Vulnerability Assessment and Emergency Planning and Incident Management. Some of the elective courses include Forensic Criminology, Principles of Criminal Investigation, Risk and Insurance, Public Policy and System Safety.