Bachelor's Degree in Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness
The Bachelor of Science degree in Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness is a 120-credit degree available completely online. It was developed by a team of professors and practitioners to provide students with a broad view of homeland security issues by going beyond a single discipline to consider policy, preparation, response and recovery issues. Course work covers law enforcement, emergency management and business continuity issues. The program is intended for adults who want to learn the fundamentals of homeland security and emergency preparedness and prepares students for the day to day decision-making required in the post-9/11 era.
Learn how Coast Guard and Maritime Law Enforcement Academy training can be applied as credit toward this degree.
The degree program can be completed online and complements the Master of Arts in Liberal Studies and Master of Science in Management degree programs at Thomas Edison State College.
| Subject Area/Category | Credits |
| I. General Education Requirements | 60 |
| A. English Composition | 6 |
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(3) |
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(3) |
| B. Humanities | 12 |
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(3) |
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(9) |
| C. Social Sciences | 12 |
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(3) |
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(9) |
| D. Natural Sciences and Mathematics | 12 |
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(3) |
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(9) |
| E. General Education Electives | 18 |
| II. Area of Study | 18 |
| A. Required | 18 |
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(3) |
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(3) |
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(3) |
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(3) |
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(3) |
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(3) |
| III. Electives (select 15 credits from below or other courses in Homeland Security) | 15 |
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| IV. Free Electives | 27 |
| Total | 120 |
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