MSHS in Counterterrorism

Area of Study Overview

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Counterterrorism provides students with a focus on counterterrorism and homeland security threats by looking at policy, preparation, management, and continuity throughout a crisis as it relates to enhancing intelligence collection, integration, analysis, and information-sharing capabilities. Courses cover intelligence, law enforcement, terrorism, as well as other homeland security mission areas and issues. Students who take this area of study will receive a graduate certificate in counterterrorism while completing their homeland security degree.

Credit Distribution

I. Core Courses (18 Credits)

HLS-505Foundations of Homeland Security

3

MPL-510Research Methods in Public Service

3

HLS-611International Legal and Ethical Issues

3

HLS-625Technology and Information Security

3

HLS-640Funding and Program Administration for Homeland Security

3

Students select one of the following

MPL-510Research Methods in Public Service

3

MNP-515Leading Strategic Change in Public Service

3

II. Area of Study (12 Credits)

HLS-500Terrorism and Homeland Security in the U.S.

3

HLS-510Protecting the Homeland: Balancing Security and Liberty

3

HLS-620Homeland Security Preparedness: Prevention and Deterrence

3

HLS-630Protecting the Homeland: Response and Recovery

3

III. Homeland Security Electives (3 credits)

Select one of the following:
HLS-501Natural Disasters and Security Planning

3

HLS-610The Psychology and Sociology of Disaster

3

HLS-615Domestic and Global Intelligence for Security Management

3

HLS-625Technology and Information Security

3

HLS-645Pandemics, Bioterrorism, and Biosecurity

3

For additional homeland security elective course options, please contact an Advisor.

IV. Capstone in Homeland Security (3 Credits)

MPL-710Public Service Capstone

3

Total Credit Hours: 36