Master of Science in Leadership / Homeland Security & Emergency Management
Grand Canyon University

Program Details

The Master of Science in Leadership, specializing in Homeland Security and Emergency Management, emphasizes the crucial role of effective leadership and its application in crisis situations. This program focuses on disaster preparation, crisis management, and addressing environmental concerns, equipping graduates with the skills needed to lead and coordinate response efforts effectively.

Structured around key sectors, the curriculum empowers students to become operational leaders at all levels, fostering self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and adaptability in emergency scenarios. Through a blend of coursework covering leadership, emergency planning, economics, legal issues, and human factors, students develop the competencies required for effective leadership in emergency organizations. This online homeland security degree program integrates Christian worldview principles, emphasizing ethical leadership responsibilities and the obligation to serve the public with integrity.

Learning Schedule

Asynchronous

% Online

100% Online

School Accreditation & Licensing

Grand Canyon University is accredited by:

Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

Grand Canyon University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (https://www.hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

https://www.gcu.edu/academics/accreditation

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Recommended GPA

2.8 or above (4.0 scale)

Application Requirements

Official College Transcript(s)

Disclosures

Online courses exclude programs with residencies and field experience.  

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