Program Overview

Overview

The University of New Haven's B.S. in Homeland Security program prepares students to protect the nation and its citizens from ongoing threats, including extremism, terrorism, and cyber attacks. The program combines law enforcement, defense, immigration policy, and counter-terrorism policy to develop leadership qualities necessary for disaster response.

Program Details

Where You Will Serve

With this degree, students prepare for careers at the federal, state, or local level by:

• Exploring complex issues of immigration and border security
• Becoming knowledgeable about potential threats to the nation's critical infrastructure
• Studying transportation security and weapons of mass destruction
• Learning to respond to threats of extremism and terrorism

Possible job titles within the national security domain include:

• Secret Service Special Agent
• Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Counterterrorism Analyst
• United States Coast Guard officer
• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Agent
• Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Transportation Security Officer

Course Offerings

The program includes courses such as:

• Introduction to Homeland Security
• Infrastructure Protection
• Border Security, Immigration, and Customs Enforcement
• Transportation Security
• Intelligence Community

For the complete list of courses and learning outcomes, refer to the Academic Catalog: Homeland Security, B.S.

Faculty

The program is taught by professors who are leaders and innovators in their fields, bringing both deep professional experience and academic rigor to the classroom.

Career Development

The University of New Haven's Career Development Center provides resources for career assessments, networking, job shadowing, on-campus interviews, and salary negotiation. The center has been named one of the best in the nation by The Princeton Review.

Admission Requirements

The admission process can begin as early as the end of a student's high school junior year. Full- and part-time opportunities are available for undergraduates from inside the U.S. and abroad.

Financial Aid Opportunities

The University offers a comprehensive financial aid program, with students receiving assistance in the form of grants, scholarships, student loans, and part-time employment. More than 85 percent of the University's full-time undergraduate students receive some form of financial assistance.

Learn More

For more information about the Bachelor of Science in Homeland Security program, refer to the University of New Haven's website.