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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 January 18, 2021 Apply Today

Earn a Bachelors in Homeland Security (BSHLS) From a 100% Online University

Are you passionate about pursuing an education 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 education 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 quality 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 EdActive™ Learning Approach utilizes a case-based approach to ensure real-world application of the skills developed in our programs. See the Trident Catalog for full descriptions of all of our affordable program course offerings.

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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 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 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.
  • Emergency and Disaster Management 
    This concentration is designed for both military and civilian students with a desire to respond to not only national security matters, but also to hurricanes, earthquakes, toxic spills, and other natural/manmade disasters. This concentration will focus on critical infrastructure protection, disaster management, healthcare, and transportation concerns.
  • 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.


Tuition and Fees
Tuition cost for the bachelors program:

tuition type per credit per course per year*
Standard $415 $1,660 $12,450
Retired Military / Veteran / And Their Immediate Family Members $330 $1,320 $9,900
Military & Immediate Family Members / Department of Defense Federal Civilian Employees $250 $1,000 $7,500
*Assumes no transfer credits and that student enrolls in an average of 30 credits per year for 4 years.

University Fees:

  • Books and Supplies: $0
  • Bounced Check Fee: $30
  • Course Materials: $0
  • Diploma Copy: $30 (optional)
  • Food, Housing, and Transportation: N/A
  • Graduation Fee: $150
  • Official Transcript: $10 (rush fee $35)
  • Other Expedited Shipping Fees: varies based on region
  • Payment Plan Set-up: $35-$55 (non-refundable)
  • Student ID Card: $10 (optional)
  • Technology Fee: $0
  • Other fees may apply and are subject to change without advance notice.

Seeking more information on the cost of attending Trident? 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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