Management for Public Safety and Homeland Security Professionals, MA
Campus: NYC
With the unfortunate rise of terrorist attacks around the globe coupled with unforeseen natural and manmade disasters, skilled homeland security professionals are in high demand. Offered by the Pace University Dyson College of Arts and Sciences, the online MA in Homeland Security prepares students to effectively respond to and recover from natural and man-made disasters and mitigate the impact of terrorist attacks. By combining essential leadership and management skills with in-depth knowledge of homeland security strategies, the program equips students with the tools required to help keep the nation safe.
Ideally located just blocks from the World Trade Center, Pace University’s Manhattan campus is a hub for the study of homeland security. Our online students benefit from the same rigorous curriculum and access to resources as our on-campus students, and have the opportunity to study subjects including:
- Public sector management
- Public sector strategic planning and budgeting
- U.S. Constitution and ethical issues
- Policy analysis and program evaluation
- International human rights
- Intelligence gathering strategies
- Technology and critical infrastructure protection
- Public health issues for homeland security leaders
- Psychology and terrorism
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| CRJ 600 | Online Student Seminar for HS | 0 |
| CRJ 601 | Introduction to Homeland Security | 3 |
| CRJ 602 | Public Sector Management | 3 |
| CRJ 603 | Public Sector Strategic Planning and Budgeting | 3 |
| CRJ 604 | U.S. Constitution and Ethical Issues | 3 |
| CRJ 605 | Public Sector Policy Analysis and Program Evaluation | 3 |
| Required Elective Courses | ||
| Select seven of the following: | 21 | |
| International Human Rights | ||
| Technology and Critical Infrastructure Protection | ||
| Multi-Disciplinary Approaches to Homeland Security | ||
| Special Topics in Homeland Security | ||
| Psychology and Terrorism/Fear | ||
| Research Colloquium and Capstone Seminar | ||
| Comparative Governments | ||
| Intelligence Gathering Strategies for Homeland Security | ||
| Public Health for HS Leaders | ||
| Total Credits | 36 | |