The Master of Science in Homeland Security will prepare graduates for employment in the growing security industry. Career paths include, Emergency Management Directors, Public Health, Legal Affairs, Forensic Science Leadership positions, First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives, and Intelligence Analysts.
This online program is in a flexible format to meet the needs of both full-time students and those already employed full-time. This program is suitable for those already working in law enforcement or those considering a career change.
Learning Outcomes
Students who graduate from UMFK’s online M.S. in Homeland Security program will be able to:
i. Track and discuss the trends in the development and evolution of the Homeland Security (HS) enterprise.
ii. Analyze current policy issues within the HS enterprise and its subdisciplines.
iii. Conduct research to propose policy solutions for existing HS challenges.
iv. Explore strategies and institutional frameworks that shape HS policy.
v. Evaluate the roles of the intelligence community, first responders, the military, the private sector, and other key players in the HS enterprise.
vi. Interpret, synthesize, and critique the threats posed by terrorism, natural disasters, and public health emergencies.
vii. Examine the legal, institutional, and policy barriers to achieving unity of effort and enhanced HS policy and suggest methodologies to overcome these barriers.
viii. Assess the impact of policies within homeland security sub-disciplines on the formation of a unified homeland security strategy and effort.
