Homeland Security Leadership and Policy Specialization

If you’re interested in studying homeland security, now is a great time to pursue a degree in this field. More and more schools now offer a variety of degrees with the option to specialize in a specific area of study, such as leadership and policy.

What are the Requirements for Earning a Homeland Security Leadership and Policy Degree?

Given the managerial and leadership focus of this program, degrees are typically offered at the graduate and doctoral level. You’ll learn about strategic intelligence, national security issues, policy development, critical infrastructure intelligence, and much more. Your academic and career goals will determine which program to pursue.

Below you’ll find a brief overview of each:

• Master of Science: You can earn an M.S. with a specialization in homeland security leadership and policy in just two years. Similar specializations are also available that focus on policy/coordination and administration. Other schools offer this area of study as a Master of Public Policy in Homeland Security.
• Ph.D. in Homeland Leadership and Policy: A Ph.D. typically takes about four to six years to complete and requires students to commit to an intense regimen of scholarship and research. You’ll be required to complete a dissertation in addition to a series of courses that focus heavily on intelligence analysis and information security.

What Can I Do with a Homeland Security Leadership and Policy Degree?

A degree in homeland security with a specialization in leadership and policy qualifies you for a number of roles in the field. If you choose to earn a Ph.D., you may elect to pursue a professorship or a research position at a government agency. You’ll have the training and knowledge to succeed in a vast array of industries and sectors, such as:

• Emergency Management
• Information Security
• Infrastructure Protection
• Intelligence Analysis
• Law Enforcement

Masters of Homeland Security Degrees

MS in Homeland Security	St. Joseph's University — At the St. Joseph's University MS in criminal justice: homeland security program, students are provided a world-class education in one of today's most important topics--homeland security. The terrorist attacks of September 11th have resulted in tremendous opportunity in defending America and keeping her safe.
MS in Homeland Security	Kaplan University — An MS in homeland security & emergency management from Kaplan focuses on the areas of legal, social, business, economic, and political aspects of the industry. Students are to evaluate social and ethical implications of decisions made to protect people and property, apply leadership principals that shape change and improve management policy and practices, and analyze research on current knowledge and developing trends.
MBA in Homeland Security	Northcentral University — This MBA degree program is structured to provide a conceptual overview of modern theory and practice in each of the key areas of managerial responsibility. Students are prepared to become senior management of law enforcement, public safety, and emergency medical care and disaster preparedness agencies pertaining to homeland security. Courses include how to handle critical issues relating to crisis management and terrorism, and budgeting.
MSCJ Homeland Security MSCJ Law Enforcement and Corrections Admin	Ashford University — An MSCJ in Homeland Security is designed to provide broad coverage of the major homeland security threats, organization, and challenges through course study in homeland defense, intelligence and homeland security, terrorism, consequence management, and interagency government issues. Some of the courses offered include: crisis management, international homeland security, intelligence methods, transportation security, information security, emergency management, public health and much more.
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