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Homeland Security
Bachelor of ScienceThese program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2026-2027 academic year.
Advance in your career with an online bachelor’s degree in homeland security from University of Maryland Global Campus. In this degree program, you’ll engage in career-focused coursework, conduct research, make evaluations and risk assessments, and develop mitigation strategies. Our experienced faculty members bring their practical expertise to the classroom and work with industry advisors and other experts in homeland security to continuously improve the program in response to the changing knowledge-based economy. With our convenient online courses, you can earn your online bachelor’s degree in homeland security at UMGC on your own time. You could also save time and money with our generous transfer credit policy. Why wait? Take the first step towards your bachelor's degree in homeland security and apply today!
Program Highlights
- Demonstrate leadership: Distinguish policies and procedures in the homeland security sector that demonstrate leadership and management.
- Make sound decisions: Apply professional and ethical decision-making skills to increase knowledge of strategic and operational homeland security goals and interface with internal and external stakeholders.
- Assess technology: Assess critical technologies that are essential for the protection and recovery of critical infrastructure and for ensuring the nation’s cybersecurity against hostile threats.
- Analyze security threats: Assess terrorist threats; cyber and insider threats; critical infrastructure vulnerabilities; and emerging asymmetric threats to U.S. national security.
- Evaluate relationships: Evaluate the roles and relationships of homeland security partners and stakeholders supporting homeland security operations.
Required 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, EMGT 310)
- EMGT 314
- (3 Credits, PSAD 416)
- (3 Credits, HMLS 304)
- (3 Credits, HMLS 495)
Related Required Course
The following may be applied to general education requirements:
- (3 Credits, CIFS 300)
Career Preparation
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. The homeland security industry seeks exceptional candidates to fill mission-critical positions in the areas of cybersecurity, information technology, intelligence, law enforcement, business operations/mission support, immigration, travel security, prevention and response, and emergency management. Potential job titles within specific homeland security disciplines include emergency management director, homeland security specialist, intelligence analyst, cybersecurity analyst, special agent, and risk management consultant.
Experience Recommended for Success in the Program
No previous experience is needed.
Total Program Credits
120
Transfer Credits
Up to 90
Format
- All courses available online
- Select hybrid courses available
Tuition Per Credit
- $250 per credit hour
(Europe & Downrange)
See our Tuition Rates page for details.
Admission Requirements
This program follows standard UMGC admission requirements.
Military-Specific Details
This program does not have military restrictions. It is available to all eligible civilian and military-affiliated students.
State-Specific Details
This program does not have state-specific restrictions.