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Keep American citizens safe and protected.
Homeland Security and Public Safety
Homeland security and public safety is a dynamic and diverse career field that keeps evolving to meet new needs. These professionals help to reduce our country’s vulnerabilities as well as minimize the damage caused by catastrophic events. Earning a degree in homeland security from Herzing University is a great way to get started on this career path.
Created in 2001, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security is now one of the largest federal agencies with over 180,000 workers. Many homeland security jobs are with government agencies. However, there are also plenty of opportunities in private companies and nonprofit organizations.
Professionals in this field anticipate, prevent, and react to everything from pandemics to hurricanes to terrorism. Options exist both for those who like to be in the forefront and for those who prefer to work in the background. Specific areas include:
- Revealing potential security threats
- Analyzing intelligence and recognizing potential problems
- Responding to and managing critical incidents
including fires - Assessing and addressing an organizations safety and terrorism risks
- Investigating incidents and collecting evidence
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Curriculum
Homeland Security and Public Safety Programs
A Herzing University degree in Homeland Security and Public Safety can be applied to many careers within the security, emergency, and law enforcement fields.
| Program | Monthsi | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Science in Homeland Security and Public Safety | 32 | 120 |
| Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice With a Concentration in Homeland Security and Counterterrorism | 32 | 120 |
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice with a Concentration in Homeland Security and Counterterrorism
Designed for those who do not wish to transfer a large number of previous college credits, students in this degree program move beyond the core criminal justice and homeland security and public safety programs with coursework in criminal psychology and investigation, narcotics and financial crimes. View the curriculum
Bachelor of Science in Homeland Security and Public Safety
This degree program is designed to prepare professionals who will be responsible for identifying potential terrorist targets and maintaining public safety. The core courses in homeland security, public safety, and criminal justice are completed in this degree as well as an individual capstone project. It also allows students who have taken many courses at a different institution to transfer more credits.
Required Courses in Homeland Security and Public Safety
All courses, 68.00 semester credit hours, are required.
Elective Courses
A minimum of 10.00 semester credit hours of open electives is required. Qualified students will have the opportunity to elect to take masters-level courses as a part of the Dual-Credit Masters of Business Administration (MBA).
Required Capstone or Internship
4.00 semester credit hours are required.
Required Courses in General Education
Students enrolled in this bachelor's degree must complete a minimum of 36.00 semester credit hours in general education distributed among the following disciplines. Refer to the General Education section of the catalog for specific information about courses within each discipline. 12.00 Semester Credit Hours in Communications 9.00 Semester Credit Hours in Humanities (must include 3 semester credit hours of cultural diversity) 6.00 Semester Credit Hours in Mathematics 3.00 Semester Credit Hours in Science 6.00 Semester Credit Hours in Social and Behavioral Sciences
Personal and Professional Development Courses
2.00 semester credit hours are required.
32 months | 120 credits
$441 per credit
after scholarship*
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*When student accepts awarded scholarship.
Tuition & Cost
With Herzing University, an affordable, career-focused education in homeland security & public safety is within your reach. We are always striving to make college more affordable for everyone.
Opportunities for financial aid include:
Requirements
Homeland Security program enrollment prerequisites
Prerequisites to enroll in the Herzing University Homeland Security bachelor’s degree program include:
- Completion of a U.S. high school diploma, GED or equivalent
- Meet and interview with a Herzing admissions advisor
- Complete an enrollment application
Eligible states for enrollment: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District Of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
A career in homeland security and public safety could be right for you if you:
- Are comfortable working in an organized hierarchy
- Believe in showing great respect for authority and superiors
- Can work well alone or in a group
- Have strong observation and reporting skills
- Respond well under stress
- Can work with details
- Are willing to be a positive role model for the community
- Are interested in homeland security training
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Homeland Security Degree Programs
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This program provides students with a comprehensive academic knowledge of public safety, including criminology, law enforcement, courts, fire science, corrections, and industrial security, as it relates to the coordination of homeland security activities between public safety agencies at various levels of government as well as the skills and techniques used in these disciplines. This degree can also provide advancement opportunities for law enforcement personnel requiring a bachelor's degree when applying for or advancing within the profession. (Some states, including but not limited to Minnesota, require additional federal, state, local or private certification, licensing, and/or training academy completion to be eligible for employment in a homeland security, public safety, or law enforcement position.)
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Herzing University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Eligible states for enrollment: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District Of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
I chose to attend Herzing because of my family and because I wanted to build upon my professional skills. Herzing was able to provide me with something I strongly valued: The flexibility to help me balance school, family and a full-time job.
