Overview

Prepare to protect, serve, and respond to threats to our nation

Homeland security is a broad discipline within the field of national security. It is a combination of law enforcement, defense, immigration policy, and counter-terrorism policy — the primary areas that affect the security of the nation. With the Homeland Security programme from University of New Haven, you will understand how to prevent and disrupt attacks on the American people and critical infrastructure and ensure seamless integration between multiple levels of government. By the time you graduate, you will have developed the skills necessary to protect the American people, the homeland, and American interests.

Where you will serve

With this degree, you will prepare for careers at the federal, state, or local level by:

Exploring complex issues of immigration and border security
Becoming knowledgeable about potential threats to the nation’s critical infrastructure
Studying transportation security and weapons of mass destruction

Learning to respond to threats of extremism and terrorism

Career

Your specific job titles within the national security domain could include:

Secret Service Special Agent
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Counterterrorism Analyst
United States Coast Guard officer
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Agent
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Transportation Security Officer

Programme Structure

Course structure:

Homeland Security

Infrastructure Protection

Border Security, Immigration, and Customs Enforcement

Transportation Security

Intelligence Community

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

International deadlines are the priority ones. National students - rolling admission for fall and apply no later than the first week of December for spring.

Language

English

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Credits

121 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New Haven, United States

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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Other requirements

General requirements

Submit a complete Online Application for International Undergraduate Students or apply through the Common Application.

Submit official certified copies of senior secondary/high school records. This includes all grade reports, mark sheets, academic transcripts, final examination results, diplomas, and degree certificates such as Senior Secondary School Leaving Certificate, Std. X (SSC), Std. XII (HSC), O-Levels, A-Levels, IB, WAEC, CXC, etc.

Submit at least one letter of recommendation from an academic source (teacher or guidance counselor).

Submit a personal essay.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

47464 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 47464 USD per year during 48 months.
National

47464 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 47464 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

47464 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 47464 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for New Haven

1380 - 2110 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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