Homeland Security

Overview

Homeland Security at Wilmington University plays an ever-growing role in the protection and operation of our government, businesses, and lives. This fast-paced and constantly changing field has grown to encompass much more than simply "security." Military and law enforcement agencies come together with other disciplines such as risk management, public safety, and information security to protect the human, financial and physical resources that define our way of life. With a Wilmington University homeland security degree, you'll learn the skills needed to make an impact -- and you'll do it in a way that fits your life.

Learning outcomes

The Master of Science in Homeland Security is a dynamic program designed to prepare present and future leaders in the field of homeland security to address the problems and issues confronting their agencies and organizations. The Homeland Security program offers concentrations in Safety and Security, Organizational Leadership, and Information Assurance, addressing the need for graduate-level exposure to current topics in homeland security for leaders and those preparing to be leaders in the field. The program provides the theoretical, methodological, and practical knowledge needed to pursue a degree beyond the master’s level. The degree has been developed in close consultation with the professional practitioners in the field and weaves the themes of scholarship, professional experience, ethics, and technology into the courses to meet the goals and objectives of the program. The Homeland Security degree is offered entirely online, providing working professionals, information assurance specialists, law enforcement and military personnel the flexibility to complete their degrees without compromising their professional and personal schedules.