College of Sciences
Bachelor of Arts in Homeland Security
Join one of the fastest growing industries with a degree in homeland security. You’ll learn to lead from industry-experienced faculty in DeSales’ homeland security major. The one-of-a-kind DeSales University Center for Homeland Security will expose you to collaboration, research and training.
Program Details
- Official Degree Name
- Bachelor of Arts
- Format
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In Class-Day
- Credit Hours
- 120
- Program Start
- Fall Semester
- Application Deadline
- Apply Anytime
- Average Time to Degree
- 4 Years
Why Get Your Homeland Security Degree at DeSales University?
As a DeSales Homeland Security student, you will be on a path to becoming a successful leader in one of the fastest-growing and most critical industries. You'll be taught to act ethically, in accordance with Salesian values, in the most trying situations. Gain necessary skills like data analysis, crisis management, problem-solving, and strategic planning. Graduates from our program have gone on to earn graduate degrees or secured positions in top government agencies and private sector firms. Come to DeSales to gain the expertise, experience, and credentials needed to protect our nation.
Program Highlights
Multiple Pathways to Success
- Our homeland security program offers a Data Analytics, Applied AI Track. This counts as a minor in Data Analytics for students looking to add to their resume. You can also opt for an accelerated five-year Bachelor’s to Master’s Homeland Security degree program.
Professional Development Opportunities
- The Homeland Security degree provides hands-on training to ensure that learn exactly what employers are looking for. Work closely with your advisor to build a course plan that first your goals . Complete a homeland security-related internship that offers hands on experience and counts for graduation credits.
Proven Outcomes
- As a homeland security student, you will be a highly-sought after professional in one of the fastest-growing industries. Graduates have gone on to complete their master’s and to work for various government agencies, such as Homeland Security Investigations and the National Security Agency. As a graduate, you'll be prepared for positions in counterterrorism and intelligence, law enforcement, emergency and risk management, business continuity, cyber terrorism and many other areas.
What Will You Study?
The homeland security major requires you to complete 48 credit hours of curriculum courses, in addition to the university’s standard academic requirements. You can also take an internship that counts toward credit hours.
The homeland security curriculum focuses on developing skills in analysis, critical thinking, leadership, and decision-making to complement tactical knowledge.
To earn your Bachelor of Arts in Homeland Security, you’ll take core classes like:
- Organized Crime
- Terrorism and Counterterrorism
- Infrastructure Protection
- Introduction to Emergency Management
- Disaster Preparedness
- Intelligence and Security
- Psychology of Terror and Fear
- Bioterror and Diseases
Program Tracks & Pathways
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Data Analytics, Applied AI Track
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Data Analytics, Applied AI
Enhance your homeland security degree with the Data Analytics, Applied AI Track. Become a leader in the future of homeland security by applying technology to security and counterterrorism. This track will equip you with expertise in data-driven decision-making and AI applications. These skills are in high demand by government agencies, private sector firms, and international organizations. This track also counts as a minor in Data Analytics.
Courses You May Take Include:
5-Year BA/MAHS
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Master of Arts in Homeland Security
Increase your marketability and earn two degrees in just 5 years. The DeSales accelerated 5-Year BA/MAHS Degree Program at DeSales University is open to students in their junior year majoring in homeland security, criminal justice, and psychology, and who have earned a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher. If admitted, you will take three Homeland Security graduate courses during your senior year. These courses will count both towards the completion of your undergraduate degree and a Master of Arts in Homeland Security. You can pursue a Master’s concentration in either Counterterrorism Digital Forensics, Counterterrorism Investigations, or Emergency Management.
Graduate Courses You May Take Include:
Minor
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Homeland Security
Elevate your education with a Homeland Security minor. This minor is designed to complement your current skillsets and broaden your career prospects. get an introductory dive into various aspects of homeland security such as counterterrorism, emergency management, and security planning. Acquire skills needed to stand out in the job market. Pursue careers in government, private firms, or international organizations.
Required Courses Include:
Internships & Career Outcomes
The mission of the Homeland Security major is to educate students about homeland security organizations, interagency coordination, and the relationship between security and civil liberties. But coursework is just one piece. Students must put learning into practice to be fully prepared for employment opportunities. As a homeland security major, you will work closely with your faculty advisor to find shadowing or internship opportunities. Past internship opportunities and recent job placements for our homeland security majors have included:
- DeSales University Police Department
- PPL Center
- U.S. Coast Guard
- Homeland Security Investigations
- National Security Agency
Application Checklist
- Official High School Transcript
- Completed Guidance Counselor Form
- Completed Teacher Recommendation Form
- Optional Standardized Test
Program FAQs
The field of homeland security is continually growing and changing. A degree in homeland security can open up the door to a variety of professional opportunities. Depending on your specific area of interest, homeland security careers include:
- Crisis Operations Specialist
- Cybersecurity Analyst
- Emergency Management Specialist
- Federal Law Enforcement Agent
- Security
- Risk Analyst
Eligible students can apply during their junior year to the 5-Year BA/MAHS Degree Program. Students in their junior year majoring in homeland security, criminal justice, and psychology, and who have earned a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher, are eligible to apply to the program. Speak with your faculty advisor to remain on track for the program and for guidance during the application process.
If admitted into the 5-Year BA/MAHS Degree Program, students will begin taking graduate-level courses during their senior year of undergraduate study. These three graduate courses will count both towards the completion of their undergraduate degree and MAHS degree. Since the MAHS program is itself fully online, students will not have to worry about building their senior year schedule around these graduate courses.
The undergraduate tuition and fees apply only to the undergraduate portion of the program. As you progress into the graduate phase of the program, graduate tuition and fees apply. While this may seem overwhelming, don’t worry, we are here to help you
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