The homeland security bachelor's degree at UMGC is uniquely designed to provide you with an understanding of the homeland security sector. The curriculum provides an understanding of international and domestic terrorism, emerging technologies, cyber threats, infrastructure protection, emergency preparedness and response, private-sector partnerships, global pandemics, natural disasters, strategic planning, policies, intelligence operations, and international engagement. You’ll develop critical-thinking, ethical decision-making, risk analysis, and communication skills to meet the professional demands of leadership and management in the homeland security profession.
This program can be completed through a combination of hybrid courses at Universities at Shady Grove and online courses.