Concentration Overview
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The Master of Science degree in Homeland Security with a concentration in Emergency Management was developed by applied practitioners and instructors in the field of homeland security and emergency management. This area of study provides for the application of science, technology, planning, management, and leadership in all the phases of emergency management in the event of natural disasters, terrorist attacks, and other large-scale emergencies at the federal, state, local, tribal, and private sector levels. Students who take this area of study will receive the Graduate Certificate in Emergency Management while completing their homeland security degree.