Master of Professional Studies in Homeland Security Studies
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Lead the Future of Public Safety
Your impact is in your work serving the communities you care about. You need a human-centered education to unlock new opportunities in today’s advanced homeland security sector.
The Master of Professional Studies (MPS) in Homeland Security Studies is designed to equip you with the skills you need to protect groups from various threats and ensure public safety through practical applications of security and emergency management.
Throughout your interactive online courses, you’ll learn from faculty who are experts in the field, tackle challenges alongside peers, and take advantage of Tulane’s strong relationships with professional organizations to gain the necessary hands-on, real-world experience to accelerate your career.
You can tailor your MPS in Homeland Security Studies toward your specific interests and goals by developing an individual plan of study, choosing a concentration, or earning a graduate certificate.
As a Silver Award Military Friendly® recipient, we work hard to create an educational environment that is welcoming and rewarding for all U.S. armed forces members.
With no GRE requirement, no recommendation letter requirement, online coursework with optional synchronous meetings with faculty, and rolling admissions, the Tulane School of Professional Advancement makes education more accessible for working professionals.
Benefit from receiving course credit for prior learning, work, and life experiences, while also learning from nationally recognized faculty who are committed to student success beyond the classroom.
A Unique “Stackable” Graduate Certificate Program
You can complete a graduate certificate in our Emergency & Security Studies program by taking just four courses. These credits can be applied toward earning an MPS in Homeland Security Studies.
What Will You Learn While Earning Your Degree in Homeland Security Studies?
The program dives deep into homeland security policies and strategies with courses on domestic and international terrorism, intelligence research methods, examinations of emergency management, and border security.
- Understand terrorist motivations and counterterrorism strategies.
- Learn how to prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters.
- Strengthen abilities in collecting, analyzing, and disseminating intelligence for threat prevention.
- Expand your capacity to protect critical infrastructure by securing essential services like transportation and energy against threats.
- Study laws and ethical considerations related to surveillance, privacy, and civil liberties.
Explore the MPS in Homeland Security Studies Curriculum
Click here for listing of MPS in Homeland Security Studies required courses and course descriptions.
The MPS consists of four core graduate courses that cover a range of academic disciplines such as medical issues for non-medical emergency managers, 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 comprised of six core 600-level courses and one core 700-level course, which may include graduate courses from other Tulane schools. No thesis is required.
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
“Our practicioner faculty is focused on one thing—preparing the next generation of homeland security and emergency management professionals.”
Michael Wallace, Ed.D.
Emergency & Security Studies Program Director
Retired military intelligence officer with 20 years of active service
What Can You Do With a Master’s in Homeland Security Studies?
Earning your master’s in homeland security studies can prepare you to make an impact at all levels of government and in the private sector. As a graduate of Tulane’s MPS in Homeland Security Studies, you’ll be ready to advance in roles related to emergency management, intelligence analysis, counterterrorism, cybersecurity, border protection, and infrastructure protection.
Take a look at a few careers you can pursue with this degree:*
Information Security Manager
Median Annual Salary: $128,319
Intelligence Officer
Median Annual Salary: $111,081
Information Security Specialist
Median Annual Salary: $83,934
Intelligence Analyst
Median Annual Salary: $83,385
FBI Agent
Median Annual Salary: $75,096
*National salary data according to Payscale; salaries vary by location.
Student Spotlight
“SoPA 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.”
Chris Cox
Tulane SoPA class of 2018
Accredited Online Education
The Tulane School of Professional Advancement is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
Tuition and Aid
Tulane SoPA 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.
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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