Environmental disasters, terrorism, espionage, border transgressions…stories about threats like these make headlines every day. Kaplan University could help you pursue an important and challenging career protecting the security and safety of our country.

If you already have a bachelor's degree from a regionally or nationally accredited college and want to earn an advanced degree to further your career, the Master of Science in Homeland Security and Emergency Management could help you pursue your goal.
Kaplan University’s online Master of Science in Homeland Security and Emergency Management could help prepare you to pursue management-level positions with employers such as the Department of Homeland Security and other federal, state, and local agencies, as well consulting companies in the private sector.*

 Program Highlights 

The Kaplan University Master of Science in Homeland Security and Emergency Management’s curriculum focuses on the legal, social, business, economic, and political aspects of the industry. Our Web-based courses are taught by experienced industry professionals and are available virtually any time, anywhere you have access to the Internet.

You will explore how societal institutions, government agencies, lawmakers, businesses, and other organizations find sustainable security and emergency management solutions on a local, regional, national, and global level.

The master’s degree curriculum emphasizes the following:

  • The evaluation of social and ethical implications of decisions made to protect people and property
  • Complex global challenges with innovative solutions
  • The application of theory, current knowledge, and legal doctrine
  • Cultural, individual, and role differences of constituents and stakeholders
  • The application of leadership principals to shape change and improve management policy and practices
  • The evaluation of research on current knowledge and developing trends
  • The application of organizational behavior and management theories to daily operations

 Curriculum for the Master of Science in Homeland Security and Emergency Management 

    Courses Credits
    Critical Legal Issues in Criminal Justice 5
    Research Methodology 5
    Comparative Criminal Justice Systems 5
    Crisis and Emergency Management Fundamentals 5
    Homeland Security Policies, Principles, Procedures, and Plans 5
    Leadership in the Public Sector 5
    Portfolio Capstone in Homeland Security and Emergency Management OR
    Applied Research in Homeland Security and Emergency Management 5
    Choose one
    Specialized Criminal Statutes and Complex Investigations 5
    Critical Issues in Terrorism 5
    Public Administration and Management 5
    Finance and the Administration of Public Funds 5
    Choose three
    Risk, Vulnerability, and Capability Assessment Methods 5
    Planning and Operations in Crisis and Emergency Management 5
    All-Hazards Readiness and Emergency Management Functions 5
    Planning for WMD and Mass Casualty Crises 5
    Mitigation and Preparedness Issues for Emergency Management 5
    Public-Private Collaboration in Emergency Management 5
    Program Evaluation 5
    Crisis Intervention 5
    Total Program Requirements 55

 What are the Career Opportunities?  

According to the federal government, the homeland security and emergency management field is expected to continue to grow. In fact, the Department of Homeland Security is one of three federal organizations that will hire the most people through September 2012.†

With a master’s degree from Kaplan University, you could prepare for the opportunities ahead or build a solid foundation to pursue more advanced academic degrees.‡

Career opportunities may exist in emergency preparedness and response, border and transportation security, infrastructure protection, information analysis, homeland defense, emergency management, service and response, hazard mitigation, and more.*

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If you already have applicable experience or course credits earned at another institution, you may qualify for transfer credit that can be applied toward your master’s degree requirements at Kaplan University. Transfer credits could save you time and money, allowing you to earn your master's degree faster. Speak to an Admissions Advisor or refer to our University Catalog for details about our transfer of credit policy.

  

Tuition and Fees

Cost per credit hour$385.00
Total program requirements55
Total cost of tuition$21,175.00

This program requires a $100 technology fee per term. Effective June 5, 2010, a minimum tuition deposit, depending on your program and as described in the Tuition and Fees Supplement, is required at the time of enrollment. The deposit will be credited toward your tuition when you begin classes. Qualifying transfer credit may reduce your total costs. Refer to the University Catalog for transfer of credit policy. We encourage you to explore the availability of financial aid and scholarships. For more information, chat live or call an Admissions Advisor at 866.527.5268 (Toll Free).

Kaplan University offers tuition discounts to active-duty military servicemembers and veterans. Call 866.583.4412 (Toll Free) to speak to a military Admissions Advisor.

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*Kaplan University's programs are designed to prepare graduates to pursue employment in their field of study, or in related fields. However, the University does not guarantee that graduates will be placed in any particular job or employed at all.

†Source: Where the Jobs are 2009: Mission-Critical Opportunities for America, on the Internet at http://data.wherethejobsare.org/wtja/home. These employment projections are provided for informational purposes only. Long-term projections are not intended to predict short-term changes in employment demand due to the current economy.

‡While many of Kaplan University's degree programs are designed to prepare graduates to pursue continued graduate- or doctorate-level education, the University cannot guarantee that students will be granted admission to any graduate or doctoral programs.