Master of Professional Studies in Homeland Security / Counterterrorism
Pennsylvania State University

Program Details

Prepare to make a difference in the post-9/11 world with this online homeland security degree. You will study terrorist organizations and learn to respond to potential or realized acts of terror. Study the motives, threats, recruitment strategies, and operational tactics of terrorist organizations and learn to proactively create counterterrorism policies. Improve core skills in such topics as:

  • Terrorism data analysis
  • Security and intelligence assessment
  • Report writing
  • Counterterrorism briefing
  • Anti-terrorism assessment strategies

Graduates understand what conditions give rise to terrorism and the strategic, policy-based, and practical solutions for terrorism for government and the private and nonprofit sectors.

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100% Online

School Accreditation & Licensing

Pennsylvania State University is accredited by:

Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Recommended GPA

3.0 or above (4.0 scale)

Admission Tests

GRE, Proof of English Language Proficiency (International Students)

Application Requirements

Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Resume/CV, Statement of Purpose/Intent