Master of Science in Homeland Security Studies
Program Description
The Master of Science in Homeland Security Studies is a unique program that provides a comprehensive security management program to individuals wanting to advance their knowledge, skills, and qualifications within the dynamic field of security. This specialized degree program will produce professionals who are best qualified to meet the intersecting demands of the criminal justice system and homeland security. The broad educational objective of the program is to graduate managers and leaders, individuals who will possess expertise in both theoretical and experiential dimensions of security management.
Admission
Admission considerations include:
- Graduate Application
- Application fee
- An undergraduate degree from an accredited academic institution in an allied field
- Official transcripts of all academic coursework previously undertaken
- Three letters of recommendation from undergraduate professors referencing the applicant’s ability to perform graduate work
- A current resume
- A personal essay regarding career background and goals.
- International students ONLY: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)—a minimum score of 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer-based), or 79 (internet-based) is required
A holistic review of each student’s application will be completed on a competitive basis.
Degree Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Science in Homeland Security Studies (Internship) | ||
| Required Courses | ||
| SCST 5339 | Foundations of Homeland Secur. | 3 |
| SCST 5396 | Research Methods - Homeland Security Studies | 3 |
| SCST 5344 | Unconventional Threats | 3 |
| SCST 5336 | Law and Ethics in Homeland Security | 3 |
| SCST 5348 | Critical Infrastructure Protection | 3 |
| SCST 5335 | Global Perspec in Homeland Sec | 3 |
| SCST 5346 | Information & Intel Mgmt | 3 |
| Electives | ||
| Select three of the following: | 9 | |
Any SCST course with a number higher than 5000 | ||
Any CRIJ course with a number higher than 5000 with preapproval | ||
Any POLS course with a number higher than 5000 with preapproval | ||
| Digital Forensics Investigatn | ||
| Digital Security | ||
| Selected Problems in Geography | ||
| Internship and Capstone | ||
| SCST 6370 | Internship in Security Studies | 3 |
| SCST 6365 | Doct/Praxis in Homeland Sec | 3 |
| Total Hours | 36 | |
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Science in Homeland Security Studies (Without Internship) | ||
| Required Courses | ||
| SCST 5339 | Foundations of Homeland Secur. | 3 |
| SCST 5396 | Research Methods - Homeland Security Studies | 3 |
| SCST 5344 | Unconventional Threats | 3 |
| SCST 5336 | Law and Ethics in Homeland Security | 3 |
| SCST 5348 | Critical Infrastructure Protection | 3 |
| SCST 5335 | Global Perspec in Homeland Sec | 3 |
| SCST 5346 | Information & Intel Mgmt | 3 |
| Electives | ||
| Select four of the following: | 12 | |
Any SCST course with a number higher than 5000 | ||
Any CRIJ course with a number higher than 5000 with preapproval | ||
Any POLS course with a number higher than 5000 with preapproval | ||
| Digital Forensics Investigatn | ||
| Digital Security | ||
| Selected Problems in Geography | ||
| Capstone | ||
| SCST 6365 | Doct/Praxis in Homeland Sec | 3 |
| Total Hours | 36 | |
