Overview

The discipline of homeland security follows an all-hazards approach and crosses both the public and the private sector. While the federal government's Department of Homeland Security and federal agencies may be among the largest employers of homeland security professionals, the need for qualified professionals is expanding at state and local levels, as well as internationally. In addition, public-private partnership has made homeland security an important focus for private sector employers in fields such as technology, finance, insurance, public health, and more.

The World Campus intercollege Master of Professional Studies (iMPS) in Homeland Security at Pennsylvania State University, a 33-credit program delivered exclusively online, complements these diverse specialties, with a homeland security education portfolio that can suit the needs of many individuals working in this field and foster national and international careers. The Penn State Harrisburg School of Public Affairs serves as the academic home for the Homeland Security degree.

Careers

Graduates of this program can expect to follow a number of career paths depending on the specialization they choose. Career opportunities for those interested in pursuing the homeland security program include upper-level positions in various government agencies, particularly in civil security including emergency and crisis management, business continuity, infrastructure protection, intelligence analysis, law enforcement, and physical security.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Homeland Security Administration: Policies and Programs

Homeland Security: Social and Ethical Issues

Violence, Threats, Terror, and Insurgency

Multifaceted Approaches to Homeland Security

Strategic Planning and Organizational Imperatives in Homeland Defense and Security

Engineering Across Cultures and Nations

Disaster Communication

Agricultural Biosecurity: Protecting a Key Infrastructure

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-05-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-05-01 00:00:00
Starting 2025-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

33 SCH

Delivered

Online

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or a tertiary (postsecondary) degree that is deemed comparable to a four-year bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution.

Official transcripts from each institution attended

GPA and Test Scores — Official Graduate Record Exam (GRE) scores are required.

English Proficiency

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Résumé — Upload your résumé to the online application.

Statement of Purpose — A statement of no more than 500 words explaining to the admissions committee how your professional experience and goals relate to the program to which you are applying. Your statement could include aspects such as the following: Your reasons for pursuing the degree; why you feel you are a good candidate for the program; and any information you would like the admissions committee to know about you personally and/or professionally.

Tuition Fee

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International

24650 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 24650 USD per year
National

24650 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 24650 USD per year
In-State

24650 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 24650 USD per year

Funding

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