In the Homeland Security program, you will be trained in the mechanics of the homeland defense field. You will gain the knowledge on how to perform counter-terrorism procedures, protect infrastructure actions, and secure intelligence operations.

The program prepares you to:

• learn cultural awareness/foreign language component
• participate in a final capstone project
• gain real world experience through internship opportunities.

WHY CHOOSE HOMELAND SECURITY?

A degree in Homeland Security contains high in-demand core competency areas for which professionals are looking. The multidisciplinary program will prepare you for this fast-growing government field, exposing you to a range of careers and professional certifications.

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?

You will gain a background in the fundamentals of planning, analysis, and response to domestic and internal threats.

You will study the following topics:

• Critical Infrastructure Protection
• Ethics
• Intelligence Operations
• Law
• Multicultural Competence
• Physical Security
• Risk Analysis
• Terrorism

You will learn field-specific emergent concepts/theories, practices, and technologies focused on safeguarding people, key assets, and critical infrastructures.

CAREERS IN HOMELAND SECURITY

Graduates from SRU's Homeland Security program succeed in the following careers:

• Areas of Intelligence
• Emergency Response
• General Mission Support
• Immigration
• Investigations
• Law Enforcement
• Travel Security