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.

Everest University Online

• Associate's in Homeland Security
• Bachelor's in Homeland Security

Embark on a career in a new field with unlimited employment potential. The Homeland Security program includes: civil & criminal justice; emergency planning and security measures; principles, planning and procedures of safety; tactical communications; domestic and international terrorism; emergency medical services and fire operations; and business and ethics for security specialists.

Walden University

• B.S. in Criminal Justice - Homeland Security
• Homeland Security Policy (M.P.A)
• Terrorism, Mediation, and Peace (M.P.A.)

In this concentration you will: learn about all types of weapons of mass destruction and biological and chemical threats and disasters and discover how to respond to such incidents.

Kaplan University

• B.S. in Criminal Justice/Home Security & Counterterrorism

Examine the roots of terrorism; response methods to WMD or disaster incidents; crisis negotiation; and conflict resolution. Prepare for careers in law enforcement, security and government agencies, disaster relief agencies, corrections, private investigation and more.

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