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This program is designed to help prepare you for management work in security risk assessment, operational recovery, and strategy development to protect people, facilities, and critical infrastructure.
Online Bachelor's Degree
Homeland Security
Homeland Security
Bachelor of ScienceAT A GLANCE
- 120 credits
- Transfer up to 90 credits
- All courses available online
- Select hybrid courses available
TUITION
- $318 per credit (in-state)
- $499 per credit (out-of-state)
- $250 per credit (military)
- Other fees may apply
Next Session Starts
June 14Get ready to lead the organizations that defend against threats to homeland security.
The online bachelor’s degree in homeland security 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.
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Total Credits Required: 120
Required Major Courses: 33 Credits
- (3 Credits, HMLS 302)
- (3 Credits, HMLS 310)
- (3 Credits, HMLS 406)
- (3 Credits, HMLS 408)
- (3 Credits, HMLS 414)
- (3 Credits, HMLS 416)
- (3 Credits, PSAD 410)
- (3 Credits, PSAD 414)
- (3 Credits, PSAD 416)
- (3 Credits, HMLS 304)
- (3 Credits, HMLS 495)
Related Required Course
The following may be applied to general education or elective requirements:
- (3 Credits, IFSM 300)
General Education Courses: 41 Credits
Review the options available to fulfill the 41 credits of general education coursework for bachelor's degrees.
Minor and Elective Courses: 46 Credits
Review a list of available academic minors or see the course catalog or Schedule of Classes to help you select elective courses.
This is our recommended course sequence to progress through this program. You may take multiple courses simultaneously, up to your course load limit. You cannot take a prerequisite with its subsequent course during the same session. Your plan will be unique and dependent on multiple factors, including the number of credits you transfer to this program. Contact an advisor if you have any questions about this plan, course alternatives, or your course load limit.
| Sequence | Course | Requirement(s) Fulfilled |
| 1 | (3 Credits, PACE 111P) | General Education: Research & Computing Literacy |
| 2 | (1 Credit, LIBS 150) | General Education: Research & Computing Literacy |
| 3 | (3 Credits, WRTG 111) | General Education: Communication |
| 4 | (3 Credits, WRTG 112) | General Education: Communication |
| 5 | (3 Credits, NUTR 100) | General Education: Biological & Physical Sciences |
| 6 | (3 Credits, HMLS 302) | Major |
| 7 | (3 Credits, SPCH 100) | General Education: Communication |
| 8 | (3 Credits, MATH 105) | General Education: Math |
| 9 | (3 Credits, IFSM 300) | General Education: Research & Computing Literacy; Major |
| 10 | (3 Credits, HMLS 406) | Major |
| 11 | (3 Credits, HUMN 100) | General Education: Arts & Humanities |
| 12 | (4 Credits, BIOL 103) | General Education: Biological & Physical Sciences |
| 13 | (3 Credits, BEHS 103) | General Education: Behavioral & Social Sciences |
| 14 | (3 Credits, ARTH 334) | General Education: Arts & Humanities |
| 15 | 3-credit elective course | Elective |
| 16 | (3 Credits, ECON 103) | General Education: Behavioral & Social Sciences |
| 17 | (3 Credits, HMLS 310) | Major |
| 18 | 3-credit elective course | Elective |
| 19 | (3 Credits, HMLS 408) | Major |
| 20 | 3-credit elective course | Elective |
| 21 | (3 Credits, HMLS 414) | Major |
| 22 | 3-credit elective course | Elective |
| 23 | (3 Credits, HMLS 416) | Major |
| 24 | (3 Credits, WRTG 391) | General Education: Communication |
| 25 | 3-credit elective course | Elective |
| 26 | (3 Credits, PSAD 410) | Major |
| 27 | 3-credit elective course | Elective |
| 28 | 3-credit elective course | Elective |
| 29 | (3 Credits, PSAD 414) | Major |
| 30 | 3-credit elective course | Elective |
| 31 | 3-credit elective course | Elective |
| 32 | (3 Credits, PSAD 416) | Major |
| 33 | 3-credit elective course | Elective |
| 34 | 3-credit elective course | Elective |
| 35 | (3 Credits, HMLS 304) | Major |
| 36 | 3-credit elective course | Elective |
| 37 | 3-credit elective course | Elective |
| 38 | 3-credit elective course | Elective |
| 39 | 3-credit elective course | Elective |
| 40 | (3 Credits, HMLS 495) | Major |
| 41 | 1-credit elective course | Elective |
Accelerated Pathway
Through an accelerated pathway, students who complete this program may be eligible to reduce their total coursework for a master's degree in Management with a Homeland Security Management specialization or Information Technology with a Homeland Security Management specialization, or a graduate certificate in homeland security management by up to 6 credits.
Total Credits Required: 120
Required Major Courses: 33 Credits
- (3 Credits, HMLS 302)
- (3 Credits, HMLS 310)
- (3 Credits, HMLS 406)
- (3 Credits, HMLS 408)
- (3 Credits, HMLS 414)
- (3 Credits, HMLS 416)
- (3 Credits, PSAD 410)
- (3 Credits, PSAD 414)
- (3 Credits, PSAD 416)
- (3 Credits, HMLS 304)
- (3 Credits, HMLS 495)
Related Required Course
The following may be applied to general education or elective requirements:
- (3 Credits, IFSM 300)
General Education Courses: 41 Credits
Review the options available to fulfill the 41 credits of general education coursework for bachelor's degrees.
Minor and Elective Courses: 46 Credits
Review a list of available academic minors or see the course catalog or Schedule of Classes to help you select elective courses.
This is our recommended course sequence to progress through this program. You may take multiple courses simultaneously, up to your course load limit. You cannot take a prerequisite with its subsequent course during the same session. Your plan will be unique and dependent on multiple factors, including the number of credits you transfer to this program. Contact an advisor if you have any questions about this plan, course alternatives, or your course load limit.
| Sequence | Course | Requirement(s) Fulfilled |
| 1 | (3 Credits, PACE 111P) | General Education: Research & Computing Literacy |
| 2 | (1 Credit, LIBS 150) | General Education: Research & Computing Literacy |
| 3 | (3 Credits, WRTG 111) | General Education: Communication |
| 4 | (3 Credits, WRTG 112) | General Education: Communication |
| 5 | (3 Credits, NUTR 100) | General Education: Biological & Physical Sciences |
| 6 | (3 Credits, HMLS 302) | Major |
| 7 | (3 Credits, SPCH 100) | General Education: Communication |
| 8 | (3 Credits, MATH 105) | General Education: Math |
| 9 | (3 Credits, IFSM 300) | General Education: Research & Computing Literacy; Major |
| 10 | (3 Credits, HMLS 406) | Major |
| 11 | (3 Credits, HUMN 100) | General Education: Arts & Humanities |
| 12 | (4 Credits, BIOL 103) | General Education: Biological & Physical Sciences |
| 13 | (3 Credits, BEHS 103) | General Education: Behavioral & Social Sciences |
| 14 | (3 Credits, ARTH 334) | General Education: Arts & Humanities |
| 15 | 3-credit elective course | Elective |
| 16 | (3 Credits, ECON 103) | General Education: Behavioral & Social Sciences |
| 17 | (3 Credits, HMLS 310) | Major |
| 18 | 3-credit elective course | Elective |
| 19 | (3 Credits, HMLS 408) | Major |
| 20 | 3-credit elective course | Elective |
| 21 | (3 Credits, HMLS 414) | Major |
| 22 | 3-credit elective course | Elective |
| 23 | (3 Credits, HMLS 416) | Major |
| 24 | (3 Credits, WRTG 391) | General Education: Communication |
| 25 | 3-credit elective course | Elective |
| 26 | (3 Credits, PSAD 410) | Major |
| 27 | 3-credit elective course | Elective |
| 28 | 3-credit elective course | Elective |
| 29 | (3 Credits, PSAD 414) | Major |
| 30 | 3-credit elective course | Elective |
| 31 | 3-credit elective course | Elective |
| 32 | (3 Credits, PSAD 416) | Major |
| 33 | 3-credit elective course | Elective |
| 34 | 3-credit elective course | Elective |
| 35 | (3 Credits, HMLS 304) | Major |
| 36 | 3-credit elective course | Elective |
| 37 | 3-credit elective course | Elective |
| 38 | 3-credit elective course | Elective |
| 39 | 3-credit elective course | Elective |
| 40 | (3 Credits, HMLS 495) | Major |
| 41 | 1-credit elective course | Elective |
Accelerated Pathway
Through an accelerated pathway, students who complete this program may be eligible to reduce their total coursework for a master's degree in Management with a Homeland Security Management specialization or Information Technology with a Homeland Security Management specialization, or a graduate certificate in homeland security management by up to 6 credits.
Program Highlights
Develop skills and gain knowledge through coursework that draws from the expertise and experience of our respected faculty.
Demonstrate Leadership
Distinguish procedures in the homeland security sector that demonstrate leadership.
Make Quick Decisions
Apply professional and ethical decision-making skills and interface with stakeholders.
Assess Technology
Assess technologies that are essential for the protection of critical infrastructure.
Analyze Security Threats
Assess terrorist threats, cyber threats, and emerging asymmetric threats to U.S. national security.
Evaluate Relationships
Evaluate the roles and relationships of homeland security partners and stakeholders.
Motivate Others
Manage and motivate others toward achieving homeland security goals.
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