The MSHS program focuses on practical and theoretical aspects of enforcing and ensuring homeland security and includes several areas of specialization. There is also a strong emphasis on leadership throughout the program.

The goals of the program are to:

• Provide graduate level studies for the non-traditional student involved in homeland security,

• support success of the students in the educational process,?

• contribute to preparation of world citizens through global education, and?

• encourage the development of high-quality, applied research for the practitioners in the field of homeland security.