Advance your law enforcement, public safety, and emergency management career
JUSTICE & LAW
Master of Science in Homeland Security
Advance your law enforcement, public safety, and emergency management career
JUSTICE & LAW ADMINISTRATION
Master of Science
in Homeland Security
The Master of Science in Homeland Security at Western Connecticut State University advances your law enforcement, public safety, and emergency management career. A graduate degree in this field prepares the next generation of homeland security professionals for leadership positions across the public and private sectors. Our master’s program prepares you for the future workforce of local, state and federal institutions.
A degree in homeland security explores counterterrorism, border security & Immigration policies, cybercrime, research and analysis, emergency disaster planning and other topics essential to public safety and preparedness.
Through a data-driven instructional approach, the WCSU program teaches graduate students to develop solutions by analyzing primary and secondary datasets — while also improving their knowledge of geographical information systems. Our program focuses on data analysis and crime mapping, making our graduates future-ready.
Collaboration with CT Center for School Safety and Crisis Preparation
Our graduate students collaborate with WCSU’s State of Connecticut Center for School Safety and Crisis Preparation in research, policy development, and prevention strategies regarding school safety and violence.
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Graduate students of the master's program can apply for available internships and graduate assistantships at the Center.
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Graduate students can also use the resources available from the Center to complete their Capstone projects.
The Naval Postgraduate School
Our Master of Science in Homeland Security Program is now part of the University & Agency Partnership Program (UAPP). This means that both the faculty and graduate students can benefit from resources that are available by the Naval Postgraduate School Center for Homeland Defense and Security (CHDS) through the UAPP partnership, its curriculum, Homeland Security Digital Library, and all other learning materials and resources.
Admission Requirements
- GPA 3.0+ or not less than 3 years of employment within the five years in criminal justice-related profession
- Current resume
- Two professional letters of recommendation
- Statement of purpose (2-3 pages – double spaced)
- Official transcripts
- The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) may be required for non-native English speakers with limited exposure to English.
Degree Requirements
The Master of Science degree will be conferred upon the matriculated graduate student who has
- completed 36 credits with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better.
- participated in program-level assessments
- completed the program within six years
- filed the application for the degree with the Office of Graduate Admissions by December 1 for the May commencement, February 1 for an August conferral, or October 1 for a January conferral.
Start a rewarding career
Dozens of federal agencies employ graduates with a master’s degree in homeland security, including the Department of Homeland Security.
DHS deals with emerging threats from terrorism, cybersecurity, immigration and natural disasters. All of these threats require critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
According to the DHS website, “DHS offers talented new professionals flexible work schedules, student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement programs and more in a generous benefits package.”
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