The Bachelor of Arts in Homeland Security Studies program covers a broad range of topics, from homeland security and border protection to emergency management, counterterrorism, and critical infrastructure protection. This unique program offers a practical and hands-on curriculum taught by leaders in the industry.
The School of Professional Advancement awards the Bachelor of Arts in Homeland Security Studies degree following the successful completion of 120 credits, including 30 credits in the major.
Students pursuing this bachelor’s degree must earn a minimum of 120 credit hours in their degree and a 2.000 minimum GPA. Additionally, students must complete the School of Professional Advancement (SoPA) core curriculum.* More information on general degree and core curriculum requirements can be found here.
*This major is also approved for Newcomb-Tulane College (NTC) students. NTC students pursuing this major must complete a primary major in NTC and the NTC Core Curriculum requirements instead of the SoPA Core Curriculum.
This sample plan of study for the Bachelor of Arts in Homeland Security assumes a fall start, a four-year timeline, and reflects the full set of program requirements (subject to course availability). Students are responsible for reviewing all university, school, and program requirements-including prerequisites, transfer credit applicability, and appropriate course sequencing-in coordination with their academic and major advisors.
