Overview

Key facts

The curriculum examines global threats to public safety and prepares students for the management aspect of this field. Graduates know how to plan for and manage disasters through coursework that:

Provides a strong foundation of knowledge regarding public safety issues
Equips students with the tools to develop leadership skills
Teaches effective communication for high-risk situations
Develops critical thinking skills regarding important issues in public safety

Students will have the opportunity for service-based learning to further develop core competencies in the field. The Homeland Security and Emergency Management degree program offered by Mercer University also targets adult learners who work in the homeland security and emergency response arena.

Choose from intriguing career options in homeland security and emergency response

Homeland security and emergency response professionals often find employment in government and nonprofit agencies. Graduates of Mercer’s bachelor’s degree can work in a variety of positions such as:

Air Marshal
Border Patrol Agent
CIA Analyst or Officer
Customs and Border Protection Officer
Disaster Engagement Specialist
Disaster Services Analyst
Emergency Management Planner
Emergency Medical Technician
Emergency Response Coordinator
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Agent

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Foundations of Leadership

Budgeting for Nonfinancial Leaders

Organizational Communication

Terrorism

The Effects of Disaster on Society

Forensic Behavior

Intelligence Gathering and Dissemination

Ethics and Public Safety

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-08 00:00:00

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Starting 2025-03-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2025-05-15 00:00:00

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Starting 2025-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-02-01 00:00:00
Starting 2025-10-01 00:00:00

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Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

Online

Disciplines

Management Studies Emergency & Disaster Management Terrorism & Security View 44 other Bachelors in Terrorism & Security in United States

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

Other requirements

General requirements

Application: Mercer University offers two ways to apply for admission: The Common Application or the Mercer Application.
Standardized Test Scores: Submit your official SAT score(s) and/or ACT score(s), if your native language or language of instruction is English. Submit an official TOEFL score of at least 80 or an IELTS score of at least 6.5, if your native language or language of instruction is not English.
Official School Transcript(s): Ask your school counselor to send us your official secondary school report(s) or high school transcript(s), translated in English. Upon admission, submit a course-by-course evaluation of transcript(s), including Grade Point Average, translated in English by World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny & Associates.
Letter of Recommendation: We want to hear from one of your high school teachers or counselors about your work ethic, school engagement, academic achievement, and more, translated in English

Tuition Fee

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International

42012 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 42012 USD per year during 48 months.
National

42012 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 42012 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

42012 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 42012 USD per year during 48 months.

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Scholarships Information

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