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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.
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An online bachelor's degree in homeland security is a college degree that students can earn online that can help them prepare for a career protecting national security. UMGC’s online bachelor's degree in homeland security is a 120-credit program that covers topics international and domestic terrorism, cyber threats, global pandemics, risk analysis, and more. The program helps students prepare to work in a wide range of settings, from government to corporations to the private sector.
UMGC's online bachelor's degree in homeland security is a 120-credit program with courses offered year-round. The time it will take you to complete your degree will depend on several factors, including your goals, how many transfer credits you have, your course load each semester, and whether you are able to benefit from one or more of our fast paths to credit, including credit for prior learning and credit for military education and training.
Tuition rates for the online bachelor’s degree in homeland security from UMGC are very competitive and appear at the top of this page. We offer a low in-state rate for Maryland residents and a reduced tuition rate for military service members and their spouses and dependent children. We also offer scholarships for those who qualify, an interest-free monthly payment plan, and no-cost digital materials in place of most textbooks to help make online bachelor's degrees even more affordable.
You do not need any background or experience in homeland security to enroll in our online bachelor’s degree in homeland security. As long as you meet our undergraduate admission requirements, you can enroll in this program.
You do not need any prior certifications to enroll in or complete this program.