Individuals who are interested in pursuing careers related to protecting the country’s security and safety should consider taking the Master of Science in Homeland Security and Emergency Management. It is offered by Kaplan University in the online format to bachelor degree holders who seek career advancement opportunities in the field. The program curriculum places special focus on the industry’s varied aspects including legal, political, economic, business, and social.

Students are required to complete fifty-five (55) credit hours consisting of Core Courses and Elective Courses. Core Courses include Critical Issues in Criminal Justice, Research Methodology, Comparative Criminal Justice Systems, Academic and Professional Communications in Public Safety, Crisis and Emergency Management Fundamentals, Homeland Security Policies/Principles/Procedures and Plans, Leadership in the Public Sector, Portfolio Capstone in Homeland Security and Emergency Management or Applied Research Project Capstone. Students should also take one (1) course from these choices: Specialized Criminal Statutes and Complex Investigations, Critical Issues in Terrorism, Public Administration and Management, and Finance and the Administration of Public Funds as well as any two (2) courses from these choices: Risk/Vulnerability/and Capability Assessment Methods, Planning and Operations in Crisis and Emergency Management, All-Hazards Readiness and Emergency Management Functions, Planning for WMD and Mass Casualty Crises, Mitigation and Preparedness Issues for Emergency Management, Public-Private Collaboration in Emergency Management, Crisis Intervention, and Program Evaluation.

Kaplan University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Tuition cost is $ 385.00 per credit for an estimated total program cost of $ 21,175.00. Qualified transfer credits can help lessen the total educational cost. Students who qualify can avail of federal aid, tuition discount, or scholarship.

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