Overview

Course Details

Gain comprehensive knowledge in critical infrastructure protection, risk management, security management, national security, intelligence, legal and ethical issues, and border security with the Homeland Security BA course at American Public University .

For those deeply committed to safeguarding our nation and communities, APU’s homeland security major examines both past and evolving homeland security concepts. You will explore interagency and intergovernmental relations, homeland security leadership, as well as U.S. homeland security strategy. Class activity may include preparing a briefing and developing a Red Cell analysis.

Expert faculty bring their real-world knowledge to this online homeland security bachelor degree program. Many are leaders in homeland security; local, state, and federal law enforcement; intelligence; customs and border patrol; and emergency management.

Key Facts

Examine the historical and evolving concept of homeland security
Differentiate among various homeland security threats
Distinguish among and assess homeland security approaches and leadership
Focus on interagency relationships in formulating a comprehensive U.S. homeland security strategy

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Methods in Homeland Security Studies

Homeland Security and Defense

Critical Infrastructure Protection

Border and Coastal Security

Intelligence and Homeland Security

Homeland Security Legal and Ethical Issues

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

More details

Courses Start Monthly

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

100

Take A Free Practice Test!

IELTS

Prepare for Your English Test

Cathoven AI IELTS Preparation

Learn your IELTS Score

AI-powered IELTS feedback. Clear, actionable, and tailored to boost your writing & speaking score. No credit card or upfront payment required.

Trusted by 300k learners
98 accuracy using real exam data
4.9/5 student rating

Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Charles Town, United States

Disciplines

Terrorism & Security View 50 other Bachelors in Terrorism & Security in United States

Join for free or log in to access our complete career info list.

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

100

Take A Free Practice Test!

IELTS

Prepare for Your English Test

Cathoven AI IELTS Preparation

Learn your IELTS Score

AI-powered IELTS feedback. Clear, actionable, and tailored to boost your writing & speaking score. No credit card or upfront payment required.

Trusted by 300k learners
98 accuracy using real exam data
4.9/5 student rating

Other requirements

General requirements

All APU undergraduate programs require a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent (i.e. GED).
Please read all undergraduate admission requirements before applying to this program and be prepared to submit the required documentation.
There is no fee to complete the APU admission application.

TOEFL iBT minimum scores required: 21 in Reading, 23 in Writing

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

10500 USD / year

≈ 10500 USD / year
Out-of-State

10500 USD / year

≈ 10500 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10500 USD / year

≈ 10500 USD / year

Additional Details

$250 with Preferred Military Rate
$315 with Veteran Grant

Funding

In order for us to give you accurate scholarship information, we ask that you please confirm a few details and create an account with us.

Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Homeland Security.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

About

Overview

Course Details

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

Our partners