Bachelor of Science in Homeland Security

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Serve the Greater Good With prevention, protection, & response.

An online Bachelor of Science in Homeland Security (BSHLS) degree from Trident University creates a firm foundation in your homeland security career.

Next Session Starts on July 10, 2017

Earn a Bachelor of Science Degree in Homeland Security From a 100% Online University

Are you passionate about pursuing a career in which you can help prevent terrorism and enhance American security? If so, we encourage you to contact Trident admissions at to learn more about our 100% online homeland security degree program.

This affordable online college degree program allows you to develop a firm foundation in the important field of homeland security. You will earn an online Bachelor of Science in Homeland Security (BSHLS) degree that will enable you to advance your career while making a significant impact on the well-being of our nation.

While attending our fully online bachelors degree program, you will:

Expand your awareness of emerging trends and their potential impact on homeland security.
Identify and generalize homeland security options for decision making and action plans.
Understand the ethical and legal aspects to support decision making within the homeland security field.
Be prepared to pursue graduate studies.
Develop the analytical and problem-solving skills you need as a homeland security professional.
Join an engaged and connected online learning community.
Be mentored by dedicated and attentive faculty.

Online Homeland Security Degree Program Overview

Our online homeland security program is a great choice for adult students with hectic schedules. The online format allows for convenience and flexibility as it allows you to incorporate your education into your lifestyle so you can also focus on career and family responsibilities.

The online program is simple to participate in and requires no special technology knowledge. As long as you are able to check e-mail and click links, you’ll be able to complete your coursework in a Trident online degree program.

This high-quality, accredited online homeland security degree program is sequentially constructed to correspond to the “four pillars” of the National Preparedness Goal (2011) and the Missions of the Strategic Plan of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) (2012).

The pillars are: (1) Prevent, (2) Protect, (3) Respond, and (4) Recover. This coverage format will ensure that all essential areas are addressed so that learners will be assured fundamental coverage of the Homeland Security scope of responsibilities.

The Trident Learning Model utilizes a case-based approach to ensure real-world application of the skills developed in our programs. See the Trident University Catalog for full descriptions of all of our affordable program course offerings.

Courses

Your courses at Trident will give you a firm foundation in the homeland security field. As a Bachelor of Science in Homeland Security (BSHLS) student, you will take a variety of classes, including: Ethics of Homeland Security, Catastrophic Events and Responses, Cyber and Physical Security Vulnerabilities and Methodologies, and more. Homeland Security courses will include scenarios and disaster simulation exercises to provide a sense of realism.

The BSHLS requires 120 credits for degree completion. See the Trident University Catalog for all requirements and full descriptions of all course offerings. Students in the College of Health and Human Services are also required to meet Trident’s general education requirements as specified in our course catalog.

Concentrations

Choose from the following concentrations. See the Trident University Catalog for full descriptions of all concentration course offerings.

Criminal Justice Administration
This concentration focuses on criminal justice systems, structures, and procedure. Courses include Leadership Research Methods; Criminal Justice Systems; and Criminal Procedure.
Cybersecurity
The cybersecurity concentration will begin by examining cybersecurity policy and laws, and then move on to offensive and defensive cyber actions and intelligence gathering. Real life scenarios involving threats to our critical infrastructures will be used.
Leadership
This concentration will focus on integrating knowledge from different perspectives, problem solving and decision making in creative and innovative ways as well as leadership theory and practice.

Admissions Requirements

Subject to additional college-or program-specific admissions requirements, the following standard admissions requirements apply:

If you have fewer than 24 semester hours of transferable coursework:

A diploma from an accredited or state approved high school or its equivalent
A minimum GPA of 2.0 in all high school coursework
Proof of English proficiency (international students only; see section on English Proficiency in the Trident University Catalog)

If you have more than 24 semester hours of transferable coursework:

A diploma from an accredited or state approved high school or its equivalent
A minimum GPA of 2.0 in all transferable coursework
Proof of English proficiency (international students only; see section on English Proficiency in the Trident University Catalog)

If you plan to transfer potential credit, please review our transfer policy.

Transfer Policy

Transfer students are required to provide official transcripts of all prior academic work without exception.
Prior academic work will be articulated during the admission process.
All courses, whether applied to a program or general elective in transfer will be posted to the student’s permanent record.
Transfer credits will not be included in the calculation of overall GPA.
At the undergraduate level, students may transfer in credit no matter the date of completion. In cases where the content of a course is deemed outdated or no longer relevant / equivalent credits for that course will transfer as general elective credits only.
Students may formally appeal transfer decision to the Provost or designee. Appeals must be submitted in writing within five business days and must be accompanied by supporting documents or evidence.

Gainful Employment Disclosure

Trident University offers high quality online degrees designed to impart the skills and knowledge required to compete in today’s marketplace for high demand careers. While our mission is to prepare students effectively to pursue career and professional development in their respective fields, finding gainful employment is the individual responsibility of the student. We do not imply or guarantee that students will find employment or be placed in any particular job as a result of completing an educational program.

Gainful Employment

School Performance Fact Sheet (California Residents Data)

Pursuant to California State Law, Trident University publishes and provides to students residing in California, Performance Fact Sheets to help students make informed decisions regarding their program of interest. The fact sheet for each degree program is filed with the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education. Regardless of any information students may have relating to completion rates, placement rates, starting salaries, or license exam passage rates, fact sheets contain the information as calculated pursuant to state law. Any questions a student may have regarding this fact sheet that have not been satisfactorily answered by the institution may be directed to the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education at: P.O. Box 980818, West Sacramento, CA 95798-0818 | www.bppe.ca.gov | P:888.370.7589 or 916.431.6959 | F:916.263.1897

School Performance Fact Sheet (California Residents Data)

Tuition and Fees

Tuition cost for the bachelors program:

tuition type	per credit	per course
Standard	$375	$1,500
Retired Military / Veteran / Partnership / And Their Immediate Family Members	$300	$1,200
Military & Immediate Family Members / Department of Defense Federal Civilian Employees	$250	$1,000

University Fees:

Bounced Check Fee: $30
Course Material Fee: $0
Diploma Copy: $30 (optional)
Graduation Fee: $150
Lab Fee: $59 (optional - for students enrolled in courses with a lab portion)
Official Transcript Fee: $10 (rush fee $35)
Other Expedited Shipping Fees: varies based on region
Payment Plan Set-up Fee: $30 (non-refundable)
Student ID Card: $10 (optional)
Other fees may apply and are subject to change without advance notice.

Seeking more information on the cost of attending Trident University? Visit Trident’s Financial Aid Resources page where you will find financial aid tools including Trident’s Net Price Calculator and Shopping Sheet, a guide to assist in early financial planning for college.

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