Homeland Security Bachelor's Degree

AT A GLANCE

120 credits
Transfer up to 90 credits
All courses are available online
Select on-site and hybrid courses available

TUITION

$250 per credit hour
(Europe & Downrange)

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Get ready to lead the organizations that defend against threats to homeland security.

The bachelor’s degree in homeland security at UMGC is uniquely designed to provide you with an understanding of the homeland security sector. The curriculum provides an understanding of international and domestic terrorism, emerging technologies, cyber threats, infrastructure protection, emergency preparedness and response, private-sector partnerships, global pandemics, natural disasters, strategic planning, policies, intelligence operations, and international engagement. You’ll develop critical-thinking, ethical decision-making, risk analysis, and communication skills to meet the professional demands of leadership and management in the homeland security profession.

Courses
Requirements
Accelerated Pathway

Total Credits Required: 120

Required Major Courses: 30
Required Major Capstone Course: 3
Required Related Course: 3
General Education Courses: 41
Minor and Elective Courses: 46

Required Major Core Courses

(3 Credits, HMLS 302)

(3 Credits, HMLS 310)

(3 Credits, HMLS 406)

(3 Credits, HMLS 408)

(3 Credits, HMLS 414)

(3 Credits, HMLS 416)

(3 Credits, PSAD 410)

(3 Credits, PSAD 414)

(3 Credits, PSAD 416)

(3 Credits, HMLS 304)

Required Major Capstone Course

(3 Credits, HMLS 495)

Required Related Course

The following may be applied to general education or elective requirements:

(3 Credits, IFSM 300)

_{* This information is for students who enroll in the 2024-2025 academic year. For prior year requirements for this program or to review UMGC's complete program requirements for a specific academic year, visit our program catalog archive}

Bachelor's General Education Requirements

If you completed your undergraduate degree at UMGC with coursework in homeland security, a n accelerated pathway between UMGC undergraduate and graduate programs in homeland security allows you to reduce your total coursework for a related graduate degree by up to 6 credits.

The following undergraduate-to-graduate course substitutions will be accepted for a maximum of 6 credits in our master's degree program in management with a homeland security management specialization or information technology with a homeland security management specialization.

Introduction to Homeland Security (3 Credits, HMLS 302) substitutes for
Concepts in Homeland Security (3 Credits, HSMN 610)

Infrastructure in Homeland Security (3 Credits, HMLS 408) substitutes for
Critical Infrastructures (3 Credits, HSMN 625)

The substitutions listed above are the only ones possible. Note that a minimum grade of B must be earned in each undergraduate course for the credits to be accepted at the graduate level.

Program Highlights

Develop skills and gain knowledge through coursework that draws from the expertise and experience of our respected faculty.

Demonstrate Leadership

Distinguish procedures in the homeland security sector that demonstrate leadership.

Make Quick Decisions

Apply professional and ethical decision-making skills and interface with stakeholders.

Assess Technology

Assess technologies that are essential for the protection of critical infrastructure.

Analyze Security Threats

Assess terrorist threats, cyber threats, and emerging asymmetric threats to U.S. national security.

Evaluate Relationships

Evaluate the roles and relationships of homeland security partners and stakeholders.

Motivate Others

Manage and motivate others toward achieving homeland security goals.

Industry Snapshot

This program is designed to help prepare you for management work in security risk assessment, operational recovery, and strategy development to protect people, facilities, and critical infrastructure.