Integrated Homeland Security Management
Master's In Homeland Security Management
Program Director: Dr. Michael O'Leary
Phone: 410-704-4757
Email: moleary@towson.edu
Program Description | |
Admission Requirements | | Online Instruction
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Program Description
The Master of Science degree in Integrated Homeland Security Management
and the embedded graduate
certificate in Security Assessment and Management form an interdisciplinary
program to provide an applied graduate education for personnel working
in various areas of homeland security, risk protection and management,
emergency response, and crisis communications. The intent is to
provide students with advanced studies and experience to extend
their expertise in one area while reaching out to work with other
areas in an integrated response.
The core courses provide a common base for all students in the
program to familiarize them with the overall issues and concerns
of homeland security. The students do additional work in their own
areas of expertise in the specialized courses, but reach across
to other areas by taking introductory graduate level courses in
three other areas. The project is a key part of the program, providing
hands-on experience in dealing with real-world problems of homeland
security. The project work begins midway through the program and continues
to provide a sense of reality as the student moves through the program.
Ideally, students will work together in joint projects, sharing
skills and gaining experience in collaborative problem solving.
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Online Instruction
The entire Integrated Homeland Security Management program is delivered
online. The goal of the online program is to
provide students all the necessary resources at their finger tips.
Students participate in online classroom discussions and review
class materials whenever they choose. The university utilizes
Blackboard web
as the learning platform for all online courses, so there is a consistent
format from course to course. The application process and curriculum
requirements for online learners are identical to those for students
attending courses on Towson's campus.
Please refer to the Course Schedule to see
the list of courses being offered.
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Admission Requirements
Admission requirements for the masters degree are the same as for
the post-baccalaureate certificate.
- A bachelor's degree in a relevant field (for example, political
science, health science, information technology, or others).
- Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 3.00 (on a scale of
4.00) on the most recent 60 units of graduate or undergraduate
work.
- Three years post-bachelor's experience working in health, information
technology, security, or related areas is recommended.
- Minimum TOEFL score of 550 (where applicable)
- Applicants must submit a résumé and a one-to-two
page statement describing their past relevant experience, their
career goals, and how they expect this program to support their
career goals.
- Two reference letters are required attesting to your ability
to withstand the rigors of a graduate education
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Degree Requirements
Students must complete a total of at least 36 units:
- 15 units in five core courses taken by all students
- 9 units in three specialization courses
- 6 units in two collateral courses from other specialization areas
- 3 units in one elective course
- 3 units of internship/project
These are outlined below:
Core Courses (15 units)
Required of all students in the program
NOTE: The five core courses will constitute the Certificate
in Security Assessment and Management.
Specialized Courses (9 units)
Each student must take three courses in one of the three areas
of individual specialization, listed below.
Information Assurance - INAS
Health Preparedness - HLTP
Security Policy - SECP
Collateral courses (6 units)
Each student must take one introductory course in each of the
two areas outside his/her own specialization area
Information Assurance
Health Preparedness
Security Policy
Elective courses (3 units)
Each student must take one elective course from the following:
Graduate Project (3 units)
The graduate project offers a practical, real-world problem-solving
experience for the student. Ideally, students will form working groups to
take on a project from an agency of federal, state, or local government,
or a private business. They will begin work on the project after
taking 15 units of coursework and continue the project
while completing other coursework.
Note 1: Following regular policies of course transfers, it may be
possible to transfer courses from similar programs at other universities,
notably through collaboration with other universities in the Maryland
Alliance for Information Security and Assurance (MAISA), which is
an initiative funded by NSF
Note 2: By taking three additional courses, a student in the Information
Assurance track can also obtain the Graduate Certificate in Information
Security and Assurance.
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Other Information
For information on all matters related to admissions, fees, or
registration, please contact the Graduate School at 410-704-2501.
Towson University is in compliance with federal and state laws and
regulations that prohibit illegal discrimination.
The university does not discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation.
D&P 0899.27
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