The MPS in Homeland Security Studies prepares students to work in the fields of emergency management, intelligence analysis, counterterrorism analysis, cyber security, border protection and security, and infrastructure protection at all levels of government and in the private sector.  From courses on domestic and international terrorism and intelligence research methods to examinations of emergency management and border security, the curriculum dives deep into the policies and strategies used in today’s advanced homeland security sector.  Upon completion of the core courses, students may develop an individual plan of study for the remainder of their coursework with the Program Director based on their specific interests. The School of Professional Advancement awards the MPS in Homeland Security degree following the successful completion of 11 graduate courses comprised of six core courses, four electives, and one capstone course. No thesis is required.

The MPS in Homeland Security is designed to be tailored to the student's interests and needs. The degree is designed with six core courses, a capstone, and four electives. A student may use the four electives to pursue a concentration or graduate certification.

Course List

Course ID	Title	Credits
Core Requirements
ESSC 6001	Introduction to Emergency Management	3
ESSC 6002	Critical Infrastructure Protection	3
ESSC 6003	Geospatial Information Systems	3
ESSC 6004	Military/Civilian Interface During Response	3
or ESSC 6005	Border Security
ESSC 6006	Intel Analysis and Critical Thinking	3
ESSC 6018	Approaches to Counter Terrorism	3
ESSC 7900	Capstone	3
Electives
Any ESSC Courses		12
Total Credit Hours		33

Cybersecurity Concentration

A Cybersecurity Concentration is available in the Homeland Security MPS degree. The following courses make up the concentration. 

Course List

Course ID	Title	Credits
CPST 6320	Business Intelligence	3
CPST 7800	Cyber Law and Policy	3
ESSC 7001	Cyber Threats and Homeland Security	3
Total Credit Hours		9