Program Overview

Introduction to the Homeland Security and Emergency Management Program

The online homeland security and emergency management degree prepares students for high-demand careers helping communities deal with terrorism, natural disasters, and other emergencies. This program is uniquely delivered in the context of a business college, offering a mix of business management and emergency preparedness training.

What is Homeland Security?

Homeland security is a broad national security term that includes antiterrorism, aviation security, border control, emergency response, and cybersecurity. The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is a federal agency created to protect the United States against threats that encompass both man-made and natural disasters.

Security and Emergency Management Concentrations

The program offers six concentration areas that allow students to customize their course of study:

• Fire administration
• Emergency management
• Homeland security
• Public safety administration
• Cybersecurity and information technology management
• Emergency medical and public health management

Program Details

The degree in homeland security and emergency management is offered 100% online, providing flexibility for working professionals. The program combines training in homeland security and emergency preparedness with business courses in leadership and management.

Why Earn a Degree in Homeland Security and Emergency Management?

This degree provides real-world skills and training, preparing students to make an impact in their community and shape the growing emergency services field. Nearly 100% of homeland security and emergency management majors are employed either when they graduate or prior to graduation.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the online bachelor's degree in homeland security and emergency management go on to a variety of careers, including:

• Disaster response coordination
• Fire departments
• Homeland security
• Emergency medical services
• Emergency management
• Red Cross
• Military
• Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
• Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
• Local, state, and federal government jobs
• Law enforcement
• Business continuity
• Risk management

Degree Requirements

The online degree in homeland security and emergency management combines courses in disaster preparedness and business leadership. The program offers concentrations in fire administration, emergency management, homeland security, public safety administration, cybersecurity and information technology management, and emergency medical and public health management.

Related Programs

Related programs include:

• Bachelor of Security and Emergency Management (on-site)
• Master of Security and Disaster Management
• Minor in Emergency Management
• Minor in Military Science and Leadership (ROTC)
• Minor in Military Security Studies

Program Accreditation and Recognition

The program is a member of the FEMA Higher Education Program and the University and Agency Partnership Initiative (UAPI) through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The homeland security program is consistently ranked in the top 5 of homeland security and emergency management degrees nationally.