Overview

Key facts

The broad educational objective is to develop managers and leaders who possess expertise in both theoretical and experiential dimensions of security management. Graduates will be knowledgeable of pragmatic issues but will also operate on the cutting edge of strategic issues facing security in the future.

Learning outcomes

The face-to-face Homeland Security Studies program at Sam Houston State University is run as a cohort and enrollment is available in the Fall term only. Students may be admitted to the online program in the Fall, Spring or Summer terms.

The Master of Science in Homeland Security Studies is a unique program that provides a comprehensive security management program to individuals wanting to advance their knowledge, skills, and qualifications within the dynamic field of security. The broad educational objective of the program is to graduate managers and leaders, individuals who will possess expertise in both theoretical and experiential dimensions of security management.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Res Meth-Homeland Security Studies
Unconventional Threats
Law and Ethics in Homeland Security
Critical Infrastructur Protection
Global Perspectives in Homeland Security
Information and Intelligence Management
Digital Forensics Investigation
Digital Security
Internship
Capstone

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Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-19 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-13 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-05-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-25 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-05-15 00:00:00 , National

More details

SHSU strongly encourages international students outside the U.S. to apply at least 90 days before the beginning of the semester for which they are applying.

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Huntsville, United States

Disciplines

Public Policy Political Science Terrorism & Security View 50 other Masters in Political Science in United States

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General requirements

Graduate Application
Application fee
GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Official GRE scores may be requested to demonstrate graduate study readiness if the GPA is low. An undergraduate degree from an accredited academic institution in an allied field.
Unofficial transcripts of all academic coursework previously undertaken.
International students ONLY: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) — a minimum score of 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer-based), or 79 (internet-based) is required.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

12678 USD / year

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Out-of-State

12678 USD / year

≈ 12678 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

6686 USD / year

≈ 6686 USD / year

Funding

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