It affects them individually and collectively. Homeland security issues interconnect and affect the operational environments and outcomes sought and achieved by governments, businesses, and social institutions. Whether threats emanate from human activity or error, natural disasters or environmental factors, or interaction among all the above ? such threats pose challenges that require a professional workforce infused with solid academic skills, practical experience and applied knowledge.

Towson University's Master of Science degree in Integrated Homeland Security Management and Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Security Assessment and Management is specifically designed to prepare qualified practitioners to fulfill this critical workforce need. Graduates of the program will possess proficiency in:

• the research, development and analysis of security strategies
• critical agency infrastructures and their inter-relationships
• team leadership and cooperative planning
• formulating and executing integrated, rapid responses to crisis situations

Program Structure

Towson University's Master of Science in Integrated Homeland Security Management balances broad-based knowledge with specific areas of specialization and an applied capstone research experience to provide those working in the homeland security enterprise with the skills needed to craft, allocate and employ the human and material resources of their organizations. The program's core courses constitute the Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Security Assessment and Management.