Online MA in Homeland Security

Campus: Online

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

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
Required Core Courses		12
CRJ 600	Online Student Seminar for HS	0
CRJ 601	Introduction to Homeland Security	3
CRJ 602	Public Sector Management	3
CRJ 604	U.S. Constitution and Ethical Issues	3
CRJ 628	Research Colloquium and Capstone Seminar ¹	3
Elective Courses (18 Credits - Choose Six Courses)		18
CRJ 603	Public Sector Strategic Planning and Budgeting	3
CRJ 605	Public Sector Policy Analysis and Program Evaluation	3
CRJ 622	International Human Rights	3
CRJ 624	Technology and Critical Infrastructure Protection	3
CRJ 625	Multi-Disciplinary Approaches to Homeland Security	3
CRJ 626	Special Topics in Homeland Security	3
CRJ 627	Psychology and Terrorism/Fear	3
CRJ 629	Comparative Governments	3
CRJ 630	Intelligence Gathering Strategies for Homeland Security	3
CRJ 631	Public Health for HS Leaders	3
IT 603	Overview of Information Security	3
IT 664	Computer and Internet Forensics	3
IT 666	Information Security Management	3

¹: In order to complete the degree, students will present a paper dealing with a current issue in homeland security, utilizing research and critical thinking to propose a solution.