Master of Arts in Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (Online)

Our online Master of Arts in Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (MAHSEP) is a 36-credit program that prepares you for leadership roles in the public and private sectors, public policy and advocacy groups, or any industry where an in-depth knowledge of homeland security policy or emergency management processes is desired. The NEC online Master’s degree in Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness program focuses on the intersection between homeland security policy and politics. Master the intellectual foundations for key policy discussions in homeland security. Analyze threats to homeland security, emergency responses, and how the political process affects homeland security decision-making. Gain analytical and advocacy skills while studying with faculty who are scholar-practitioners in the world of homeland security, emergency management, and strategic planning. Prepare for leadership responsibilities in emergency management and homeland security with a master’s degree from New England College. Careers in emergency response and homeland security require strong planning and leadership skills. The MAHSEP program strengthens analytical and management abilities through project-focused learning that emphasizes real-world applications. A master’s in homeland security and emergency preparedness can launch your career at federal agencies, such as the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), or at the state and local levels. Graduates apply their knowledge of homeland security policy, emergency preparedness decision-making, and strategic planning as they take on leadership roles. This program integrates your intellectual interest and experience with small-group discussion and engagement with scholar-practitioner faculty. At the heart of this degree program is the value of the experience: the opportunity to network with public policy professionals and to apply knowledge developed through the online classroom. Graduates of the MAHSEP program are also well-prepared for doctoral work in the field.

You have completed a bachelor’s degree from an accredited school with a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or above. Copy of valid passport, Résumé/curriculum vitae (CV), Unofficial transcripts- A completed bachelor’s degree from an accredited school with a cumulative GPA is 2.75 or above is required. Please include the consolidated marks memo sheet and provisional certificate showing the degree you completed and the division and/or cumulative GPA. Official transcripts will be required after enrollment. Send your official transcript to NEC.