Program Details
The growth of international and domestic terrorism has created a heightened demand for educated professionals who can proactively create counterterrorism policies and swiftly respond to potential or realized acts of terror. The online MPS in Homeland Security / Counterterrorism degree program from Pennsylvania State University prepares students for these roles with an understanding of strategic, policy-based and practical solutions for terrorism that are appropriate for both government and the private and nonprofit sectors. Graduates are equipped to:
- Understand the conditions that give rise to terrorism
- Identify and evaluate basic counterterrorism operations
- Plan and execute programs for intelligence gathering
- Collect and analyze data and turn it into actionable information
% Online
100% OnlineSchool Accreditation & Licensing
Pennsylvania State University is accredited by:
Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
Bachelor DegreeRecommended 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