Homeland Security Master’s Degree (M.S.)
This online degree addresses the growing needs of homeland security and law enforcement personnel, who face an ever-changing world of transnational crime and terrorism.
Our program incorporates theoretical and practical studies in the key fields of:
- Critical infrastructure protection
- Terrorism and counterterrorism
- Law and associated constitutional issues
- Drug and human trafficking
- Cybersecurity
- Emergency management
Degree
Master of Science in homeland securityCareers
This program can help advance the careers of people working in fields related to:
- Criminal justice
- Law enforcement
- Emergency management
Program Highlights
Classes are 100 percent online and in an eight-week format.
Faculty includes nationally recognized experts in border and homeland security, terrorism and human rights, cybersecurity, emergency management, and modern law enforcement techniques and training.
Course materials are designed to increase students’ knowledge of national and international security issues in the areas of border and homeland security, with a holistic approach to real world issues.
ASU recognizes military service and will maximize training and career experience.
Admission Requirements
- All college and university transcripts
- Essay of no more than 750 words discussing an important issue of homeland security
Prerequisites
- Hold a bachelor’s degree with a GPA of 2.75 or better, including all grades on repeated courses, or hold a bachelors degree with an overall GPA of 3.0 or better in the last 60 hours of undergraduate work.
Note: Required overall GPA may be waived on a case-by-case basis by the department chair.
Application Deadlines
Spring: Dec. 1
Fall: Aug. 12
International Student Spring: Nov. 1
International Student Fall: June 20
You are strongly encouraged to register for the first and second eight-week sessions simultaneously, before the first eight-week session begins.
