MS in Homeland Security in Counterterrorism

Concentration Overview

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The MS degree in Homeland Security with an area of study in Counterterrorism provides students with a focus on counterterrorism and homeland security threats by looking at policy, preparation, management, and continuity throughout a crisis as it relates to enhancing intelligence collection, integration, analysis, and information-sharing capabilities. Courses cover intelligence, law enforcement, and terrorism as well as other homeland security mission areas and issues. Students who take this concentration will receive a Graduate Certificate in Counterterrorism while completing their homeland security degree.

Credit Distribution

I. Homeland Security Area of Study (18 Credits)

HLS-5050	Foundations of Homeland Security	3
MPL-5100	Research Methods in Public Service	3
HLS-6110	International Legal and Ethical Issues	3
HLS-6250	Technology and Information Security	3
HLS-6400	Funding and Program Administration for Homeland Security	3

NOTE: MPL-5100: Research Methods in Public Service should be taken within the first 12 credits of the degree.

Students select one of the following

MPL-5200	Program Analysis and Evaluation	3
MNP-5150	Leading Strategic Change in Public Service	3

II. Counterterrorism Concentration (12 Credits)

HLS-5000	Terrorism and Homeland Security in the U.S.	3
HLS-5100	Protecting the Homeland: Balancing Security and Liberty	3
HLS-6200	Homeland Security Preparedness: Prevention and Deterrence	3
HLS-6300	Protecting the Homeland: Response and Recovery	3

III. Homeland Security Electives (3 Credits)

Select one of the following:

HLS-5010	Natural Disasters and Security Planning	3
HLS-6100	The Psychology and Sociology of Disaster	3

For additional homeland security elective course options, students should contact an academic advisor.

IV. Capstone in Homeland Security (3 Credits)

MPL-7100

Public Service Capstone

Total Credit Hours: 36