Overview

The Homeland Security degree program from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University provides students with a foundation in security, with a mix of the University’s General Education requirements along with a solid core of homeland security-related courses. Specialized tracks (minors) in emergency management, terrorism studies, forensic accounting, military science, international history, global conflict studies, or cybersecurity allow students to customize their degree program to meet their personal desires and needs of the industry.

Whether the student’s interest lies in law and policy, terrorism, emergency management, risk assessment, intelligence analysis, strategic planning, or security, Homeland Security graduates emerge ready to contribute to making the world a safer place.

The Homeland Security degree combines the University’s General Education requirements with a solid core of homeland security courses as well as minors in international relations, cybersecurity, global conflict studies, or several other minors available to the student.

The curriculum of this degree is founded in outcome-based methodology, using analysis of marketplace needs, intelligence from U.S. military and governmental experts, and practicing professionals. Students learn to conduct strategic planning, build continuity plans, as well as design and evaluate exercises for emergency response to disasters.

Key facts

The Homeland Security degree at our Daytona Beach campus exposes students to the different concepts that help ensure the protection of our nation’s security interests. Topics include studies in:

Emergency Management
Critical Infrastructure Protection
Risk Analysis
Industrial Security
Environmental Security
Terrorism
Intelligence
Criminal Justice
Cybersecurity
Law and policy

The Homeland Security industry includes chemical, biological and radiological detection, as well as border, rail, seaport, industrial and nuclear plant security. Other vendors include computer and human resources experts, information and integrated technology companies and various avenues for consultants.

About Homeland Security at the Worldwide & Online Campus

With the ever-changing needs of the government and its role in protecting its citizens, the Bachelor of Science in Homeland Security (BSHS) degree aims to meet those needs as well as the needs of the private sector.

The bachelor’s program will help develop highly marketable skills for its graduates such as the ability to perform risk analyses, write emergency management plans and understand how to identify and protect critical infrastructure.

Graduates of this program will find employment opportunities in:

Federal or state government
Universities
Military
Private sector

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Programme Structure

Courses Include:

National Security Enterprise

Emergency Management

Critical Infrastructure Security, Resilience, and Risk Analysis

Homeland Security Law and Policy

Terrorism: Origin, Ideologies, and Goals

Intelligence Systems and Structures in Homeland Security

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-01-09 00:00:00

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Starting 2024-08-08 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

123 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

Application for admission and $50 application fee
Official Transcript
All international students must provide a copy of his or her valid passport for immigration purposes. The passport must be valid for at least six months of the semester to which the student is applying.
We suggest you submit two letters of recommendation.
Proof of Funds - required for student visa purposes ONLY
English Language Requirement
Letters of Recommendation

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Tuition Fee

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International

42479 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 42479 USD per year during 48 months.
National

42479 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 42479 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

42479 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 42479 USD per year during 48 months.

Florida high school graduates receive a discount on tuition of approximately 5%

Living costs for Daytona Beach

900 - 1400 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 Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

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About Homeland Security at the Worldwide & Online Campus

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fee

International

National

In-State

Living costs for Daytona Beach

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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