Bachelor of science in homeland security and emergency management

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Bachelor of science in homeland security and emergency management

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BS Degree in Homeland Security and Emergency Management

Bachelor of science in homeland security and emergency management

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The Bachelor of Science degree in Homeland Security and Emergency Management was established to provide students with a broad view of homeland security and emergency management issues focusing on policy considerations and aligning with the five National Preparedness System mission areas of prevention, protection, mitigation, response and recovery. Course work includes, but is not limited to homeland security, emergency management, public safety and business continuity issues. The program is intended for students who want to learn the fundamentals of homeland security and emergency management and prepares them for the day-to-day decision making required in the post-9/11 era. The 120-credit degree program is offered completely online and complements the Master of Science in Homeland Security or Master of Science in Management degree programs at Thomas Edison State University.

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Have you attended college before? If so, you may be able to transfer credits earned at other regionally accredited colleges or universities. The University also offers a variety of other ways to earn credit – all designed around the needs of adult learners, like you.

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Is a degree in Homeland Security worth it?

As you can see, a degree in Homeland Security offers a high ROI. Furthermore, online Homeland Security bachelor's degree programs prepare the students for entry-level government jobs. When added to previous education and combined with relevant work experience, an online Homeland Security degree is valuable.

What can you do with a degree in Homeland Security?

Homeland security professionals work to keep the nation and its people safe from national threats such as terrorism, natural disaster and public health crises. Career opportunities can include emergency management, information security, infrastructure protection, intelligence analysis, law enforcement and many others.

What does Homeland Security and Emergency Management do?

HSEM is charged with overseeing the state-level planning, preparation, response to, recovery from and mitigation of all emergencies and disasters. This includes natural disasters such as hurricanes, floods and severe winter storms, and human-caused disasters, such as nuclear power plant accidents or chemical spills.

What degree is best for Homeland Security?

Criminal Justice and Criminology. ... .
Emergency Management. ... .
Sociology. ... .
Public Administration and Social Service. ... .
Law Enforcement Intelligence Analysis. ... .
Forensic Science. ... .
Political Science. ... .
Cyber or Computer Forensics..