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Overview
Students gain an essential understanding of the public policy and practice on homeland security and homeland defense issues, with an emphasis on policy analysis and program evaluation, leadership, management, use of technology interagency and cross-sector collaboration. Further, it leverages international partners in Australia and the United Kingdom through the PLuS Alliance for additional course offerings.
Students in the Emergency Management and Homeland Security - Homeland Security MA program from Arizona State University serve and promote stronger and more resilient communities across public, private or nonprofit sector organizations. The program emphasizes a blended approach of practical knowledge and broader integrative thinking about the complex societal challenges of the 21st century. Its core values of collaboration between practitioners, faculty and students; public service; commitment to diversity; critical thinking and evidence-based assessment are all central to promoting informed and effective leadership.
Career Opportunities
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts faster than average job growth in the homeland security and emergency management fields over the next 10 years. Graduates with a master's in degree in emergency management and homeland security are well suited for positions in both the public and private sectors.
Career examples include:
- cybersecurity specialist
- homeland security specialist
- intelligence analysis
- logistics specialist
- planner
- policy analyst
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Hazards Governance
- Program Evaluation for Emergency Management and Homeland Security
- GIS for Hazards Analysis
- Applied Data Analysis in Criminal Justice
- Homeland Security
- Integrated Emergency Management
- Interagency and Intersector Coordination for Emergencies and Disasters
- Terrorism and Weapons of Mass Destruction
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
PTE Academic 60
TOEFL® IBT 80
Credits
33 SCH
Delivered
On Campus, Online
Disciplines
Geographical Information Systems (GIS) Emergency & Disaster Management Terrorism & Security View 77 other Masters in Emergency & Disaster Management in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 3
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
PTE Academic 60
TOEFL® IBT 80
Other requirements
General requirements
- Fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions.
- A bachelor's or master's degree in criminology or criminal justice, public administration or public service, sociology or social work, public safety or fire service management, parks and recreation management, applied sciences, or another closely related field from a regionally accredited institution.
- A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program, or applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 in an applicable master's degree program.
Applicants are required to submit:
- graduate admission application and application fee
- official transcripts
- 2 letters of recommendation
- written statement
- evidence of current employment in an organization in this field/ at least two years prior professional experience in this/ a related field or a degree in a related area
- proof of English proficiency
Tuition Fee
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International
26460 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 26460 USD per year during 12 months. -
National
24498 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 24498 USD per year during 12 months. -
In-State
12014 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 12014 USD per year during 12 months.
Online: $10,372 per year
Living costs for Phoenix
900 - 1450 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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