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American University Master of Science in Terrorism & Homeland Security Policy

American University

Master of Science in Terrorism & Homeland Security Policy

Washington, USA

MSc

2 years

English

Full time

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Aug 2025

USD 2,000 / per credit

On-Campus

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Key Summary

    About : The Master of Science in Terrorism & Homeland Security Policy offers vital insights into the complexities surrounding national and international security. This program focuses on understanding terrorism's evolution and implementing effective counter-terrorism strategies. Students will engage in rigorous analysis of various policies and their implications for homeland security, all guided by expert faculty.
    Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue careers in various sectors, including government agencies, law enforcement, intelligence, and private security firms. Potential roles include homeland security analyst, counter-terrorism consultant, and emergency management coordinator, providing opportunities to make impactful contributions in the field of national security.

Introduction

Security, Strategy, and Analysis

The Master of Science in Terrorism & Homeland Security Policy at AU’s School of Public Affairs will train you to tackle the problems of terrorism and other threats that endanger the security of the United States. You’ll approach security issues informed by social science, with attention to the perspectives of criminology and criminal justice. Our program emphasizes the development of strategic, policy-based security solutions at the federal, state, and local levels of government.

Develop Crucial Skills in Homeland Security

This homeland security master's degree will help you develop crucial skills in qualitative and quantitative research methods and will provide a foundation in criminology, law, and public policy. You will be able to build on this knowledge through a variety of security and policy elective courses across the university. Our students are exposed to rigorous intellectual challenges. You’ll gain the knowledge and competency needed to address current issues facing U.S. law enforcement, intelligence, and homeland security agencies. In addition, you will have the opportunity to join graduate students from across SPA in gaining vital soft skills through our Professional Development Series. These workshops prepare students to confidently enter the workforce, with seminars on networking, resume writing, interviewing, and presenting.

Learn from Expert Faculty

You’ll learn from faculty members who are international experts on terrorism and other threats to homeland security. They conduct international research and work with policymakers and practitioners to craft solutions to homeland security problems. And they value mentorship outside the classroom just as much as the teaching within it.

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