Homeland Security and Emergency Management

Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Homeland Security and Emergency Management at the National University provides a solid foundation in the security issues, practices, politics, and cultures of terrorism; best practices to cope with a pending emergency; and operations during, and recovery from, an emergency.

Throughout the homeland security degree program, you’ll conduct research on various government and private sector entities and report on suggested improvements in preparing for an emergency. Prepare for work in a variety of homeland security and emergency preparedness settings and capacities, such as land borders, seaports and airports, threat assessment, disaster management, and crisis response planning, and management. It is also appropriate for military personnel of all ranks, mid-level managers, and managers seeking promotion within the various levels of government and private industry.

Program Learning Outcomes 

• Apply relevant criticism in sustained analysis and interpretations of security management thinking.

• Evaluate emergency disaster pre-plans, recovery plans, and after-action reports.

• Apply analytical skills in approaching ethical dilemmas and implications of technology and other areas faced in government and private industry.

• Describe the political and religious implications of the terrorist climate.

• Describe and analyze the role groups and teams have in organizations as they relate to addressing homeland security and emergency management issues.

• Describe the roles local, state and federal government agencies have in addressing homeland security and emergency management issues.