Master of Professional Studies in Homeland Security
Pennsylvania State University

Program Details

This online homeland security degree is designed to provide a fundamental understanding of homeland security in a global context, ensuring graduates are highly trained future leaders. The curriculum follows an all-hazards approach, crossing both the public and private sectors. Choose between a base program or from a diverse range of specialization options. For example, you may choose:

  • Cyber threat analytics and prevention
  • Counterterrorism
  • Public health preparedness
  • Intelligence and geospatial analysis
  • Agricultural biosecurity and food defense

No matter which direction you choose, you will benefit from class assignments that focus on knowledge and skills that are applicable in the workplace.  

This online homeland security degree is part of a program that is more than a decade in the making. Online learning offers the same high quality that residential students enjoy.

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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