The Master of Science in Terrorism & Homeland Security Policy at AU’s School of Public Affairs will train you to tackle the problems of terrorism and other threats that endanger the security of the United States. You’ll approach security issues informed by social science, with attention to the perspectives of criminology and criminal justice. Our program emphasizes development of strategic, policy-based security solutions at federal, state, and local levels of government.
This homeland security master's degree will help you develop crucial skills in qualitative and quantitative research methods and will provide a foundation in criminology, law, and public policy. You will be able to build on this knowledge through a variety of security and policy elective courses across the university. Our students are exposed to rigorous intellectual challenges. You’ll gain the knowledge and competency needed to address current issues facing U.S. law enforcement, intelligence, and homeland security agencies. In addition, you will have the opportunity to join graduate students from across SPA in gaining vital soft skills through our Professional Development Series. These workshops prepare students to confidently enter the workforce, with seminars on networking, resume writing, interviewing, and presenting.
You’ll learn from faculty members who are international experts on terrorism and other threats to homeland security. They conduct international research and work with policymakers and practitioners to craft solutions to homeland security problems. And they value mentorship outside the classroom just as much as the teaching within it.
If you are seeking a program that will provide you with the skills to join the next generation of experts in national security and terrorism research and analysis, you’ll find what you’re looking for in the MS in Terrorism & Homeland Security Policy at the School of Public Affairs. Our graduates prepare for jobs in emergency management, federal law enforcement, homeland security policy, immigrant and travel security, cyber security, intelligence analysis, and general mission support.
Dozens of federal agencies employ graduates with a master’s degree in homeland security including U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the Secret Service, and the Coast Guard. See the FAQ below for a more comprehensive list of these agencies as well as specific job titles.
