M.S. in National Security – Homeland Security

Protect Your Country from Natural and Man-made Disasters with a Master’s in Homeland Security

Are you interested in a fast-paced career where you are the first line of defense in combating threats to our country? Maybe you have been affected by a natural disaster, and you want to bring about change in both prevention and relief efforts. Our M.S. in National Security — Homeland Security degree provides you with strong foundational knowledge in the areas of emergency management, border security, terror groups, and cyber warfare — just to name a few. You will also learn the managerial skills necessary to lead teams and departments while identifying and addressing threats to our country.

A master’s in homeland security degree can help you qualify for a wide range of positions within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and other federal agencies that aim to protect the United States. You could work in border protection, immigration services, telecommunications, international or domestic terrorism, or even federal law enforcement. You might also pursue a career as an investigator or secret service member, or you could secure a position working with disaster relief efforts when American citizens face hurricanes, floods, tornadoes, or other natural disasters.

The country needs someone like you who is committed to a life of service protecting its welfare and its people. When you pursue your degree through Liberty, you’ll receive training to help you excel in any homeland security position.

Why Choose Liberty’s M.S. in National Security — Homeland Security Online Degree?

Choosing where you’ll pursue your master’s degree is an important decision. When you choose Liberty, you’re choosing a well-respected, globally recognized, accredited university. You’re also choosing flexible course scheduling and academic excellence that is grounded in Christian principles and values.

Liberty is accredited through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). This means all our degree programs have met certain academic standards and requirements and will be respected among the academic community and potential employers. You can rest easy knowing you’ll be earning a challenging and worthwhile degree.

Liberty University’s mission of Training Champions for Christ is central to all we do. Every professor in your program is committed to teaching his or her course from a biblical perspective. We understand that while you pursue your degree, you’ll still have family, work, and extracurricular responsibilities. This degree can be completed 100% online, with 8-week courses available, and no set login times. You can stay committed to both your family and your career success at the same time.

What Will You Learn in Our M.S. in National Security — Homeland Security Online Degree?

Our master’s degree in homeland security offers comprehensive and advanced training in intelligence, terrorism and counterterrorism, hazard management, and other components of national security. You will explore the historical and contemporary concepts of national security as well as the laws, strategy, and data that guide national security agencies in decision-making.

Upon graduation, you will have the training to:

• Analyze the structures, functions, capabilities, and activities of national and international security community members
• Apply a Christian worldview to aspects of the national security context
• Apply knowledge of literature in the discipline of national security to research and analysis of national security strategy, policy, and execution
• Prescribe responses to contemporary and anticipated threats to national security

Featured Courses

• NSEC 502 – Christian Values in National Security
• NSEC 503 – National Security, National Defense, and Foreign Policy
• NSEC 505 – Cyberspace Policy/Operations and Political Challenges
• NSEC 507 – Sovereignty and National Security Challenges