Overview

The curriculum of the Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness programme from Virginia Commonwealth University focuses upon international and domestic security and preparedness issues related to terrorist threats, such as the 9/11 attack, and natural disasters, such as Hurricane Katrina. Since the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, homeland security and emergency preparedness has become a critical aspect of governmental policy at the federal, state and local levels, as well as within the private sector.

The L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs believes that a stable and productive evolution of public and private sector policies in this area can only be achieved if academe recognizes and accepts its role in developing scholars, professional policy analysts and informed governmental decision makers.

Student learning outcomes

Students will achieve comprehension of the theory and practice of homeland security and emergency preparedness and be able to analyze policy and synthesize information.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Introduction to Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness

Survey of Terrorism

Foundations in Emergency Management

Strategic Planning

Risk Assessment

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

15 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Richmond, United States

Disciplines

Political Science Terrorism & Security View 50 other Masters in Political Science in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Official undergraduate transcripts from all schools attended

A resume stating relevant work experience

A statement of purpose outlining career goals

Three letters of recommendation – professional and/or academic

Applicants must present an undergraduate minimum GPA of 3.0 and have completed at least one semester of calculus and one semester of discrete mathematics (VCU MATH 211 or equivalent), both with minimum grades of B.

Virginia Commonwealth University requires international students to meet specific health insurance standards. For complete information, please consult a university representative.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

19950 USD / full

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Out-of-State

19950 USD / full

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Domestic

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In-State

18724 USD / full

≈ 18724 USD / full

Additional Details

Yearly Tuition Fee for In-State Residents: $18,724 USD.

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