As a graduate student, you have the opportunity to gain the knowledge and skills necessary for a productive career in Homeland Security.
Security has never been more important, or more at risk, than today. MC’s advanced degree and certificate in homeland security will prepare you for the challenges of todays world, and provide you with real-world tactics for preparing against threats such as environmental disasters, terrorism, and espionage.
Understanding your many responsibilities, our dedicated graduate certificate in Homeland Security offers classes in the evening as well an online program to accommodate you.
| Requirement | Class Name | Hours |
| HLS 5441 | Introduction to Homeland Security | 3 |
| HLS 5442 | Introduction to Emergency Management | 3 |
| HLS 5443 | Introduction to Physical Security | 3 |
| Homeland Security Electives | 9 | |
| Program Electives from Related Fields Chosen in Consultation with Advisor | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 30 |
| Requirement | Class Name | Hours |
| AJU 5541 | Introduction to Homeland Security | 3 |
| AJU 5542 | Introduction to Emergency Management | 3 |
| Choose 5 of the following courses: | ||
| AJU 5543 | Introduction to Physical Security | 3 |
| AJU 5544 | Legal Aspects of Homeland Security | 3 |
| AJU 6645 | Domestic Terrorism | 3 |
| AJU 6646 | International Terrorism | 3 |
| AJU 6647 | Cyber Terrorism | 3 |
| AJU 6648 | Grant Writing for Homeland Security | 3 |
| AJU 6632 | Special Issues in Homeland Security | 3 |
| Total Hours | 21 |
The definition of a career in homeland security is much broader than commonly perceived. Beyond border security, these specialists respond to threats both natural and human, offering protection, medical assistance, damage control and much more.
At MC, we partner with students to be successful both in and beyond the classroom, with job placement advising that can help you find your place in the field of homeland security. Is a homeland security degree worth it? We want you to answer yes!
