Bachelor of Science in
Homeland Security and Intelligence

The Bachelor of Science in Homeland Security & Intelligence empowers its graduates with the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully protect the U.S. in both private industry and government positions.

Strong Career Potential

  • High demand for trained professionals to work in federal, state and local law enforcement, intelligence fields, the Department of Defense and major companies in a wide range of industries.

Hands-On Learning

  • Students complete a 300-hour internship with law enforcement agencies, private companies, major airlines and top aerospace companies.

Seven Specialized Tracks

  • Emergency Management
  • Terrorism Studies
  • Forensic Accounting
  • Military Science
  • International History
  • Global Conflict Studies
  • Cybersecurity

4+1 Potential

  • Worldwide Campus degree program allows students to complete the M.S. in Human Security & Resilience or Cybersecurity Management & Policy degree programs in five academic years.

Notable Careers

  • Information Security Analyst
  • Security supervisors
  • Crisis Management

Growing Demand

  • Opportunities for security analysts are expected to grow by 28% through 2026, much faster than the national average.
  • The Bureau of Labor Statistics is predicting a 33% growth in information security analyst positions.
  • The national average salary for homeland security jobs in 2020 was $70,500.

Notable Employers of Alumni

  • American Express
  • FBI, CIA, NSA, ICE
  • Department of Defense
  • U.S. Coast Guard
  • Northrop Grumman

125 credits

Transfer Credit

Estimated Costs

Campuses Offering Degree

  • Daytona Beach, FL

Specializations

  • Students complete a “breadth” requirement by taking one minor for a minimum of 15 credits or a “coherent block of credits” of at least 15 credits.
  • Situation Lab – Allows role-playing through real-time scenarios in homeland security and emergency management.

You can find more state-of-the-art labs and facilities at both residential campuses, and our leading virtual labs bring hands-on opportunities to you anywhere in the world.

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