The Master's Degree in Homeland Security

Jobs in homeland security--at the local, state, and national level--are on the rise, with highly trained professionals in demand. While overall federal government hiring is in decline, job growth is projected in the rapidly deploying Department of Homeland Security, the federal agency that sits atop the U.S. Customs Service, Coast Guard, FBI, Secret Service, Immigration and Naturalization Service, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Advanced university training in security systems, cyber-terrorism, surveillance, and resource management at the post-graduate level can give law enforcement job applicants the edge.

Online master's degree programs in homeland security offer accelerated, flexible courses, along with research and skills development from accredited universities. They afford busy law enforcement or criminal justice professionals the opportunity to train for management or consulting roles without interrupting their work or family schedules. Coursework can include in-depth studies in information technology, psychology, political science, risk assessment, and resource planning.