Homeland Security Degree

Would you like to aid in the protection of our country? Due to recent terrorist events, there is an increased demand for trained safety and security employees throughout the nation. Earning your Homeland Security Degree will provide you with a solid foundation in planning, implementing, and managing security operations for an organization.

Earn your Homeland Security Degree online while maintaining your current career schedule from accredited criminal justice colleges with a commitment of just 8 to 12 hours a week.

Earn Your Homeland Security Degree Online

This program evolved out of a need for increased protection and awareness of outside threats to national security. You can embark on a career in a new field with unlimited employment potential.

You will acquire the education and skills needed for a career in corporate or government security. Whether you aid in the prevention of terrorist attacks or the preparation of emergency procedures, you can apply your knowledge and expertise to the workplace.

Explore these accredited online Forensics Degree opportunities below and request free no obligation information from any that interest you.

We recommend getting information from several schools so you can compare the programs, costs, time commitments and financial aid options.

Everest University Online

• Associate's in Homeland Security
• Bachelor's in Homeland Security

Embark on a career in a new field with unlimited employment potential. The Homeland Security program includes: civil & criminal justice; emergency planning and security measures; principles, planning and procedures of safety; tactical communications; domestic and international terrorism; emergency medical services and fire operations; and business and ethics for security specialists.

Walden University

• B.S. in Criminal Justice - Homeland Security
• Homeland Security Policy (M.P.A)
• Terrorism, Mediation, and Peace (M.P.A.)

In this concentration you will: learn about all types of weapons of mass destruction and biological and chemical threats and disasters and discover how to respond to such incidents.

Kaplan University

• B.S. in Criminal Justice/Home Security & Counterterrorism

Examine the roots of terrorism; response methods to WMD or disaster incidents; crisis negotiation; and conflict resolution. Prepare for careers in law enforcement, security and government agencies, disaster relief agencies, corrections, private investigation and more.

Eastern Kentucky University

• MS in Safety, Security & Emergency Management - Homeland Security

In response to suggestions made by our current students and to the increased homeland security needs of our nation, the College of Justice & Safety at Eastern Kentucky University has developed a Homeland Security concentration within the Master of Science in Safety, Security & Emergency Management degree program.

St. Joseph's University

• Master's in CJ with Homeland Security Specialization
• Online Homeland Security Certification

U.S. News & World Report's special issue "America's Best Colleges" for 2008 ranks Saint Joseph's University Eighth in the Best Universities-Master's in the Northern Region.

Utica College

Help combat economic crime. Train for a high-paying, in-demand career with an online Bachelor's or Master's degree in economic crime prevention from Utica College.

• MS in Criminal Justice Administration- Homeland Security and Emergency Management

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