Bachelor of Science in Homeland Security

UMUC's Bachelor of Science in Homeland Security focuses on the domestic and international security issues of homeland security, including international and domestic terrorism, infrastructure protection, strategic planning for security, international relations, intelligence operations and evaluation, and program management. The curriculum is designed to provide students with a global outlook, interpersonal skills, and awareness of current issues in homeland security. Graduates of the program will have the knowledge and skills to be leaders in government and industry security.

Students who graduate with a major in Homeland Security will be able to: analyze the history of homeland security and evolving concepts in the field in relation to domestic and international security; describe current homeland security policies, operational theories, functions, and issues from both domestic and international perspectives; discuss the ethical, political, social, environmental, and economic issues related to homeland security planning and operations; differentiate the various threats to domestic and international security, including technological and political forms of terrorism; distinguish the various phases of intelligence operations, including planning, execution, administration, and evaluation; demonstrate the critical thinking and program management skills necessary to provide leadership and support in homeland security; and identify and use appropriate technological tools for effective operations in homeland security. This degree requires 120 credits of coursework to complete.