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SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL ADVANCEMENT
Master of Professional Studies in Homeland Security Studies
Build Advanced Expertise for Homeland Security Careers
Spark your passion for helping others while also amplifying your career possibilities with an advanced degree from the Tulane School of Professional Advancement. The Master of Professional Studies (MPS) in Homeland Security Studies focuses on securing and maintaining the safety of U.S. residents through practical applications of security and emergency management.
From courses on domestic and international terrorism and intelligence research methods to examinations of emergency management and border security, the curriculum dives deep into the policies and strategies used in today’s advanced homeland security sector.
Frictionless
Experience our streamlined application, clear requirements, and advisor support from first click to graduation.
Affordable
At just $900 per credit hour, we offer competitive tuition rates and financial aid options.
Job Ready
Learn from nationally recognized faculty who actually do the work they teach about. Be job ready on day one.
Financial Assistance for Your MPS in Homeland Security Studies Degree
Yellow Ribbon Program
The School of Professional Advancement (SoPA) is pleased to participate in the Post-9/11 GI Bill® Yellow Ribbon Program for eligible students enrolling in our master degree programs. SoPA makes an unlimited amount of additional funds available for master’s degree programs without an additional charge to GI Bill® entitlement. To qualify for the Yellow Ribbon Program, students must be eligible for 100% of the Chapter 33 (Post 9/11) benefits. If you have at least 90 days of aggregate active duty service after Sept. 10, 2001, and are still on active duty, or if you are an honorably discharged Veteran or were discharged with a service-connected disability after 30 days, you may be eligible for the post-9/11 GI Bill®. The Yellow Ribbon program uses SoPA resources combined with funds from the VA to fill the gap between your maximum GI Bill® tuition benefit and SoPA graduate tuition.
For more information and to complete a Yellow Ribbon application, please visit the Tulane Student Veterans Services website.
Tuition Discounts
Several careers and organizations are eligible for a 20% discount including government employees, first responders and other public safety personnel. Visit our tuition financial assistance page to check eligibility.
What You Will Learn While Earning Your MPS in Homeland Security Studies
- Terrorism and Counterterrorism: Understanding terrorist motivations and counterterrorism strategies.
- Emergency Management and Disaster Response: Preparing for, responding to, and recovering from disasters.
- Intelligence and Information Sharing: Collecting, analyzing, and disseminating intelligence for threat prevention.
- Critical Infrastructure Protection: Securing essential services like transportation and energy against threats.
- Legal and Ethical Issues: Studying laws and ethical considerations related to surveillance, privacy, and civil liberties.
These concepts equip you with the skills needed to protect the nation from diverse threats and ensure public safety.
- Critical Infrastructure
- Geospatial Information Systems
- Intelligence Analysis and Critical Thinking
- Risk Management and Threat Assessment
The MPS consists of four core graduate courses that cover a range of academic disciplines such as intelligence analysis, maritime security, and advanced approaches to counterterrorism.
The School of Professional Advancement awards the MPS in Homeland Security Studies degree following the successful completion of 11 graduate courses. No thesis is required. Graduate students seeking to enroll in more than 9 credit hours per semester require approval from the Program Director.
Flexibility to Earn Your Master’s From Anywhere
We believe that going back to school shouldn’t have to mean putting your life on hold. That’s why Tulane SoPA students may choose to complete their master’s entirely online. The program offers synchronous and asynchronous learning that allows you to complete assignments at your own pace during the week. Additionally, you can study with students from across the country, enhancing your professional network and connecting you with different perspectives.
Faculty Who Practice What They Teach
By day, our professors are leaders in the fields of intelligence, security, and emergency response. They bring their daily experience to the classroom to ensure you are learning real-world professional skills to further your career. Industry leaders serving on program advisory boards ensure faculty teach relevant curriculum connected to the real-world.
Faculty Feature
Michael Wallace, Ed.D.
Emergency & Security Studies Program Director and Senior Professor of Practice
Retired military intelligence officer with 20 years of active service
Michael Wallace is a retired military intelligence officer with 20 years of active service. Post-military, he worked as a senior intelligence analyst in the Joint Chiefs of Staff Intelligence Directorate. He has experience in counter-terrorism, counter-proliferation, special warfare, and intelligence collection and analysis.
Develop Job-ready Technical Skills From Industry Leaders
The MPS in Homeland Security Studies will prepare students to work in the fields of emergency management, intelligence analysis, counterterrorism analysis, cyber security, border protection and security, and infrastructure protection at all levels of government and in the private sector. Those with experience in the military or as a first responder can apply their knowledge and enhance their technical and interpersonal skills through this program. This program is ideal for individuals with a desire to serve their communities and work to keep them safe. As a Silver Award Military Friendly® recipient and a Yellow Ribbon School, our office of Veterans Affairs is committed to your success and can connect you to educational benefits, learning resources, and financial aid.
Graduates can pursue the following professional roles:
- Intelligence Community Officer
- Counterterrorism Analyst
- Federal, State, or Local Law Enforcement Officer
- Federal, State, or Local Homeland Security Officer
- Border and Immigration Officer
- Infrastructure Protection Analyst
- Transportation Security Analyst
- Maritime Security Analyst
- Corporate Security Manager
- Counterterrorism Analyst
“The School of Professional Advancement gave me much more than a textbook education. It gave me the ability to approach my professional life with a broader outlook and a more capable network.”
Engaging & Flexible Online Student Experience
Partnerships that translate into industry certifications, credit for experience, & career advancement opportunities.
Never watch a boring PowerPoint. We’ve developed the most interactive courses around.
Our courses are constantly refreshed and informed by what leaders in emergency & security fields expect from graduates.
Navigate degree requirements and prepare for the workforce with help from our academic advisors and career counselor.
Tuition and Aid
The School of Professional Advancement is more affordable than traditional private university tuition. With limited fees and a 20% tuition discount (if qualified), cost is on par with many state schools.
All tuition is charged by the credit hour and we have minimal fees. Visit our tuition page to see our current tuition rates and use our net price calculator.
The School of Professional Advancement (SoPA) is pleased to participate in the Post-9/11 GI Bill® Yellow Ribbon Program for eligible students enrolling in our master degree programs. For more information and to complete a Yellow Ribbon application, please visit the Tulane Student Veterans Services website.
Several careers and organizations are eligible for a 20% discount including government employees, first responders and other public safety personnel. Visit our tuition financial assistance page to check eligibility.
We strive to make higher education affordable by offering 20% discounts, financial aid, and credit for work and life experience. Learn about financial aid, discounts and scholarship opportunities to fund your master's in Homeland Security Studies today.
Admissions
Apply anytime—no test scores or letters of recommendation are required.
Students applying to the MPS in Homeland Security Studies program must hold a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university. Applications to the program must include the following:
- A statement of 250-500 words discussing their background beyond academic coursework, and how the program will assist them to achieve professional objectives.
- Official college transcripts from each college attended. Typically, successful applicants will have at least a “B” (3.00) average in all coursework taken.
Applicants may be conditionally admitted and allowed to take one class in their first semester, in which a B or better must be earned to be fully admitted to the program. Students who do not meet the 3.00-grade point average in their undergraduate coursework but who possess sufficient professional experience in the security studies field may be admitted provisionally into the program.
Completed applications are reviewed by the MPS in Homeland Security Studies Director, Dr. Michael Wallace and Admissions Committee throughout the year.
To begin the admissions process, complete the online application.
Students in good standing may petition to transfer a maximum of nine credit hours (three courses) of graduate coursework from other colleges or universities to the MPS degree. However, only courses with grades of B or better, completed within five years of enrolling in the MPS program, may be considered for transfer credit.
A Unique “Stackable” Certificate Program
Students in good standing may petition to transfer a maximum of nine credit hours (three courses) of graduate coursework from other colleges or universities to the MPS degree. However, only courses with grades of B or better, completed within five years of enrolling in the MPS program, may be considered for transfer credit.
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