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Online Bachelor's Degree

Homeland Security

Homeland Security
Bachelor of Science
DEGREE AT A GLANCE
  • 120 credits
  • Transfer up to 90 credits
  • All courses available online
  • Select hybrid courses available
TUITION RATES
  • $324 per credit (in-state)
  • $499 per credit (out-of-state)
  • $250 per credit (military)
  • Other fees may apply
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The online bachelor’s degree in homeland security at UMGC is uniquely designed to provide you with an understanding of the homeland security sector. The curriculum provides an understanding of international and domestic terrorism, emerging technologies, cyber threats, infrastructure protection, emergency preparedness and response, private-sector partnerships, global pandemics, natural disasters, strategic planning, policies, intelligence operations, and international engagement. You’ll develop critical-thinking, ethical decision-making, risk analysis, and communication skills to meet the professional demands of leadership and management in the homeland security profession.

  • (3 Credits, HMLS 302)
  • (3 Credits, HMLS 310)
  • (3 Credits, HMLS 406)
  • (3 Credits, HMLS 408)
  • (3 Credits, HMLS 414)
  • (3 Credits, HMLS 416)
  • (3 Credits, PSAD 410)
  • (3 Credits, PSAD 414)
  • (3 Credits, PSAD 416)
  • (3 Credits, HMLS 304)
  • (3 Credits, HMLS 495)

Related Required Course

The following may be applied to general education requirements:

  • (3 Credits, IFSM 300)

Sequence Course Requirement(s) Fulfilled
1 (3 Credits, PACE 111P) General Education: Research & Computing Literacy
2 (1 Credit, LIBS 150) General Education: Research & Computing Literacy
3 (3 Credits, WRTG 111) General Education: Communication
4 (3 Credits, WRTG 112) General Education: Communication
5 (3 Credits, NUTR 100) General Education: Biological & Physical Sciences
6 (3 Credits, HMLS 302) Major
7 (3 Credits, SPCH 100) General Education: Communication
8 (3 Credits, MATH 105) General Education: Math
9 (3 Credits, IFSM 300) General Education: Research & Computing Literacy; Major
10 (3 Credits, HMLS 406) Major
11 (3 Credits, HUMN 100) General Education: Arts & Humanities
12 (4 Credits, BIOL 103) General Education: Biological & Physical Sciences
13 (3 Credits, BEHS 103) General Education: Behavioral & Social Sciences
14 (3 Credits, ARTH 334) General Education: Arts & Humanities
15 3-credit elective course Elective
16 (3 Credits, ECON 103) General Education: Behavioral & Social Sciences
17 (3 Credits, HMLS 310) Major
18 3-credit elective course Elective
19 (3 Credits, HMLS 408) Major
20 3-credit elective course Elective
21 (3 Credits, HMLS 414) Major
22 3-credit elective course Elective
23 (3 Credits, HMLS 416) Major
24 (3 Credits, WRTG 391) General Education: Communication
25 3-credit elective course Elective
26 (3 Credits, PSAD 410) Major
27 3-credit elective course Elective
28 3-credit elective course Elective
29 (3 Credits, PSAD 414) Major
30 3-credit elective course Elective
31 3-credit elective course Elective
32 (3 Credits, PSAD 416) Major
33 3-credit elective course Elective
34 3-credit elective course Elective
35 (3 Credits, HMLS 304) Major
36 3-credit elective course Elective
37 3-credit elective course Elective
38 3-credit elective course Elective
39 3-credit elective course Elective
40 (3 Credits, HMLS 495) Major
41 (1 Credit, CAPL 398A) Elective

Through a vertical pathway, students who complete this program may be eligible to reduce their total coursework for a master’s degree in management with a homeland security management specialization or information technology with a homeland security management specialization.

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These requirements are for students who enroll in the 2025–2026 academic year. For prior year requirements, visit our catalog archive.

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Bachelor’s Degree Requirements

In addition to the specific course requirements outlined on each bachelor’s degree webpage, UMGC maintains certain requirements for all bachelor’s degrees.

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Program Highlights

Develop skills and gain knowledge through coursework that draws from the expertise and experience of our respected faculty.

Demonstrate Leadership
Distinguish procedures in the homeland security sector that demonstrate leadership.
Apply Decision-Making Skills
Apply professional and ethical decision-making skills and interface with stakeholders.
Assess Technology
Assess the technologies that are essential for the protection and recovery of critical infrastructure.
Analyze Security Threats
Assess terrorist threats, cyber threats, and emerging asymmetric threats to U.S. national security.
Evaluate Relationships
Evaluate the roles and relationships of homeland security partners and stakeholders.
Motivate Others
Manage and motivate others toward achieving homeland security goals.

Industry Snapshot

This program is designed to help prepare you for management work in security risk assessment, operational recovery, and strategy development to protect people, facilities, and critical infrastructure.

7.5K
Job Openings
Job openings for intelligence analysts are projected to reach 7,500 through 2028.
Source: O*NET OnLine | "Summary Report for: 33-3021.06 - Intelligence Analysts" | 2020
4%
Projected Growth
Employment of emergency management directors is projected to grow 4 percent from 2019 to 2029, about as fast as the average for all occupations.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics | "Occupational Outlook Handbook" | 2020

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