Homeland Security

The Department of Homeland Security employs numerous law enforcement officers under several different agencies, including Customs and Border Protection, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and the U.S. Secret Service. U.S. Border Patrol agents protect more than 8,000 miles of international land and water boundaries. Their missions are to detect and prevent the smuggling and unlawful entry of undocumented foreign nationals into the United States; to apprehend those persons violating the immigration laws; and to interdict contraband, such as narcotics.

Because of relatively attractive salaries and benefits of Homeland Security, the number of qualified candidates exceeds the number of job openings in Federal law enforcement agencies and in most State police departments resulting in increased hiring standards and selectivity by employers. Applicants with college training in police science, military police experience, or both should have the best opportunities.

The following schools offer homeland security degree programs which can help you gain the skills to become a Homeland Security official:

Job Outlook
The growing emphasis on homeland security has created an unprecedented demand for criminal justice and security professionals. The U.S. Department of Labor predicted that by 2010 there will be more than a 29% increase in the demand for Homeland Security Officials, FBI Officers, Police Officers, Private Detectives, U.S. Customs Agents and many others.

Homeland Security Degrees
Explore accredited online homeland security degree opportunities below and request free no obligation information from any that interest you.

We recommend getting information from several schools so you can compare the programs, costs, time commitments and financial aid options.

Most Recently Searched Programs:

• B.S. in Criminal Justice/Home Security & Counterterrorism
• B.S. in Criminal Justice - Homeland Security
• Homeland Security Policy (M.P.A)
• Terrorism, Mediation, and Peace (M.P.A.)
• Associate's in Homeland Security
• Bachelor's in Homeland Security

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