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Bachelor's Degree

Bachelor of Science in
Homeland Security and Public Safety

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May 6th

32 Mo.

Program Length

120

Credits

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$464

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Bachelor's Degree

Bachelor of Science in
Homeland Security and Public Safety

Earn a homeland security degree from Herzing University

AccreditationAccredited by the Higher Learning Commission
Transfer creditUp to 90 approved credits
ClassesCore courses in homeland security, public safety and criminal justice
CareersPrepare for many career options in security, emergency and law enforcement fields
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Bachelor of Science in Homeland Security and Public Safety

The Bachelor of Science in Homeland Security degree is a 120-credit program which prepares you for local, state, federal, and private jobs in homeland security and public safety.

The degree program provides students with fundamental knowledge and skills criminology, law enforcement, courts, corrections, industrial security, and more.

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Career-focused curriculum

Discover the crucial knowledge and skills required to succeed in your work and build a foundation for continued career growth.

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Flexible schedule

You can take classes during the day or in the evening. We strive to be as flexible as possible for busy non-traditional students.

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Virtual services

Access to extensive virtual services, including academic advising, tutoring, support services, technical support and library services.

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Lifelong support

We support your ongoing career advancement by providing comprehensive, personalized student services with lifelong career coaching.

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Rolling admissions

No application deadlines to worry about. Apply when you’re ready and prepare to get started soon.

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Curriculum

Homeland Security and Public Safety Programs

A Herzing University degree in Homeland Security and Public Safety can be applied to many careers within the security, emergency, and law enforcement fields. 

ProgramMonthsiCredits
Bachelor of Science in Homeland Security and Public Safety32120
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice With a Concentration in Homeland Security and Counterterrorism32120
i. Average number of months for students to complete program. Program availability varies by location.
 

Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice with a Concentration in Homeland Security and Counterterrorism

Designed for those who do not wish to transfer a large number of previous college credits, students in this degree program move beyond the core criminal justice and homeland security and public safety programs with coursework in criminal psychology and investigation, narcotics and financial crimes. View the curriculum

Bachelor of Science in Homeland Security and Public Safety

This degree program is designed to prepare professionals who will be responsible for identifying potential terrorist targets and maintaining public safety. The core courses in homeland security, public safety, and criminal justice are completed in this degree as well as an individual capstone project. It also allows students who have taken many courses at a different institution to transfer more credits.

Required Courses in Homeland Security and Public Safety

All courses, 68.00 semester credit hours, are required.

Elective Courses

A minimum of 10.00 semester credit hours of open electives is required. Qualified students will have the opportunity to elect to take masters-level courses as a part of the Dual-Credit Masters of Business Administration (MBA).

Required Capstone or Internship

4.00 semester credit hours are required.

Required Courses in General Education

Students enrolled in this bachelor's degree must complete a minimum of 36.00 semester credit hours in general education distributed among the following disciplines. Refer to the General Education section of the catalog for specific information about courses within each discipline. 12.00 Semester Credit Hours in Communications 9.00 Semester Credit Hours in Humanities (must include 3 semester credit hours of cultural diversity) 6.00 Semester Credit Hours in Mathematics 3.00 Semester Credit Hours in Science 6.00 Semester Credit Hours in Social and Behavioral Sciences

Personal and Professional Development Courses

2.00 semester credit hours are required.

Tuition & Cost

32 months | 120 credits

$464 per credit

after scholarship*

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Tuition & Cost

With Herzing University, an affordable, career-focused education in homeland security & public safety is within your reach. We are always striving to make college more affordable for everyone.

Opportunities for financial aid include:

Requirements

Homeland Security program enrollment prerequisites

Prerequisites to enroll in the Herzing University Homeland Security bachelor’s degree program include:

  • Completion of a U.S. high school diploma, GED or equivalent
  • Meet and interview with a Herzing admissions advisor
  • Complete an enrollment application

Eligible states for enrollment: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming, District Of Columbia, and the Virgin Islands.

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Careers

Homeland Security and Public Safety Career Paths

Those earning a degree in Homeland Security and Public Safety will be eligible for many different types of careers. Graduates of this program will be trained for careers in Homeland Security, Public Safety, and Criminal Justice fields. Career opportunities exist at the federal, state and local levels, as well as private sector organizations.

  • Local and State: emergency response, detention facilities, public buildings and utilities, emergency management agency
  • Federal: Department of Homeland Security, Central Intelligence Agency, Department of Labor, Department of State’s Bureau of Diplomatic Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection
  • Private: Facility security, safety patrol, industrial security, cybersecurity

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Created in 2001 to coordinate homeland security activities between all government agencies and private organizations, the Department of Homeland Security has grown to one of the largest Federal agencies. By 2006, it already employed approximately 183,000 security professionals in Washington D.C. and across the country.

Specific Department of Homeland Security career opportunities for graduates include:

Citizenship and Immigration Services

  • Asylum Officer
  • Immigration Officer

Customs and Border Protection

  • Border Patrol Agent
  • Import Specialist
  • Detention and Removal Assistant

Immigration and Customs Enforcement

  • Detention and Deportation Officer
  • Immigration Enforcement Agent

Information Analysis and Infrastructure Protection Directorate

  • Protective Security Advisor
  • Intelligence Operations Specialist
  • IT Specialist (information security)

Transportation and Security Administration

  • Intelligence Operations Specialist
  • Transportation Security Screener

U.S. Secret Service

  • Criminal Investigator

Do you have the dedication needed to succeed in homeland security?

Professionals in this field need to be dedicated to their work and training while always conducting themselves with integrity and impartiality. Since they interact with many different types of people, they need strong interpersonal skills and communications capabilities. They must also be able to keenly observe their surroundings and recognize any strange or suspicious behavior.

Work Environment

Depending on the specific occupation, work environments for homeland security degree program graduates can vary greatly. Homeland security professionals may work in an office setting, manufacturing environment, airport, or public utility while others are primarily mobile (such as border patrol). Work weeks are typically 40-hours in length, and there may be opportunities for over-time. Shifts may be rotating. Full-time employees typically receive a full benefits package. Public sector employees also typically receive a government pension at retirement.

Some people employed in a homeland security position will routinely engage in situations where their personal safety is threatened. In addition, professionals in this field are expected to be honest and ethical while on-duty and off, and are often looked at as role models within the community.

Career Advancement

Homeland security and public safety positions typically have multiple levels of rank, and advancement is determined by level of education, length of experience, and on-the-job performance. As most positions are in the public sector, specific levels must be reached before advancement can occur; this may include a minimum exam score, number of years in the position, or a degree level.

A career in homeland security and public safety could be right for you if you:

  • Are comfortable working in an organized hierarchy
  • Believe in showing great respect for authority and superiors
  • Can work well alone or in a group
  • Have strong observation and reporting skills
  • Respond well under stress
  • Can work with details
  • Are willing to be a positive role model for the community
  • Are interested in homeland security training
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This program provides students with a comprehensive academic knowledge of public safety, including criminology, law enforcement, courts, fire science, corrections, and industrial security, as it relates to the coordination of homeland security activities between public safety agencies at various levels of government as well as the skills and techniques used in these disciplines. This degree can also provide advancement opportunities for law enforcement personnel requiring a bachelor's degree when applying for or advancing within the profession. (Some states, including but not limited to Minnesota, require additional federal, state, local or private certification, licensing, and/or training academy completion to be eligible for employment in a homeland security, public safety, or law enforcement position.)

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Herzing University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

I chose to attend Herzing because of my family and because I wanted to build upon my professional skills. Herzing was able to provide me with something I strongly valued: The flexibility to help me balance school, family and a full-time job. 

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