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UMUC's Bachelor of Science in Homeland Security develops the
knowledge, skills, and abilities needed for leadership in
homeland security. Focus is on the domestic and international
security issues of homeland security, including international
and domestic terrorism, infrastructure protection, strategic
planning for security, international relations, intelligence
operations and evaluation, and program management. The curriculum
is designed to provide students with a global outlook, interpersonal
skills, and awareness of current issues in homeland security.
Graduates of the program will have the knowledge and skills
to serve as leaders in government and industry security.
Intended Program Outcomes
The student who graduates with a major in homeland security
will be able to
- Lead, manage, motivate, and develop staff to establish
and achieve strategic and operational homeland security
goals and interface with internal and external audiences.
- Manage technology and information for the protection,
response, and recovery of critical infrastructure/information
in a hostile or emergency environment.
- Navigate public or private organizations’ financial,
personnel, legal, and political information to identify,
evaluate, and address the organizational needs, requirements,
and resources.
- Thoroughly research, critically analyze, and synthesize
complex intelligence information using various methods to
formulate risk assessments and responses to emerging threats.
- Communicate, negotiate, and educate strategically and
tactically across cultural boundaries with diverse audiences
within homeland security.
- Write concise and succinct policy, planning, and procedure
documents for a variety of audiences to support homeland
security operations.
Requirements
Applicants must have graduated from a regionally accredited
high school or have completed the General Educational Development
(GED) exams with a total score of at least 2250 and no individual
score less than 410.
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About University of Maryland University
College
A pioneer in adult and distance learning, University of Maryland
University College (UMUC) offered its first distance education
course 30 years ago. Today, more than 70,000 men and women
on six continents are pursuing their education goals at UMUC.
UMUC offers comprehensive, online student support services
including academic advising, student success programs, library
services, writing assistance, career services and technical
support.
With a simple application process and no SAT, GRE or GMAT
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Accreditation
Accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the
Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and certified
by the State Council for Higher Education for Virginia. UMUC
is a constituent institution of the University System of Maryland.
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