Overview

It affects them individually and collectively. Homeland security issues interconnect and affect the operational environments and outcomes sought and achieved by governments, businesses, and social institutions. Whether threats emanate from human activity or error, natural disasters or environmental factors, or interaction among all the above — such threats pose challenges that require a professional workforce infused with solid academic skills, practical experience and applied knowledge.

Towson University's Master of Science degree in Integrated Homeland Security Management and Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Security Assessment and Management is specifically designed to prepare qualified practitioners to fulfill this critical workforce need. Graduates of the program will possess proficiency in:

the research, development and analysis of security strategies
critical agency infrastructures and their inter-relationships
team leadership and cooperative planning
formulating and executing integrated, rapid responses to crisis situations

Program Structure

Towson University's Master of Science in Integrated Homeland Security Management balances broad-based knowledge with specific areas of specialization and an applied capstone research experience to provide those working in the homeland security enterprise with the skills needed to craft, allocate and employ the human and material resources of their organizations. The program's core courses constitute the Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Security Assessment and Management.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Critical National Infrastructures

Planning, Prevention And Risk Management

Emergency Communication And Management

Team Building And Leadership Skills

Strategic And Tactical Planning

Information Systems Vulnerability And Risk Analysis

Software Security

Network Security

Mental Health Emergency Preparedness And Response

Bioterror Public Health Preparedness

Disaster Response And Community Health

Terrorism And Political Violence

Intelligence And Homeland Security

Homeland Security And Constitutional Rights

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Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-07 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

Blended, Online

Campus Location

Towson, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university*.
A cumulative GPA of 3.00 on a scale of 4.00 (2.75 for conditional admission) for the most recent 60 units of graduate or undergraduate work.
Three years post-bachelor’s experience working in health, information technology, security or related areas.
Submission of a resume.
A two-page personal statement describing relevant work experience in political science, health science, information technology or other related fields.
A three-page essay discussing a specific, current threat to homeland security and a potential policy response to it.
Two reference letters attesting to the applicant's ability to withstand the rigors of a graduate education. Email addresses of recommenders must be entered on the online application.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

48060 USD / year

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Out-of-State

48060 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

26604 USD / year

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Living costs

Towson

United States

1797 - 3043 USD / month

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