Be part of safeguarding national security with the MS in Homeland Security and Emergency Management degree from Auburn University at Montgomery. You'll take 10 online courses over 24 months, honing your critical thinking skills for sound decision-making in national security and emergency management. You can prepare for careers with the FBI, Department of Homeland Security, and other organizations — 81% of graduates have landed roles in their desired fields. Learn more today.

Master of Science in Safety, Security & Emergency Management. In the workplace, in our schools, at our borders, on our streets – no matter where threats to safety exist, society needs leaders who are calm, prepared, knowledgeable, and courageous. Ensuring safety is more than quick action at the moment; it’s also preparing for the moment.

The Master of Science in Emergency Management program prepares students for responsible positions and leadership in public, non-profit, and private organizations. The program includes preparing for, responding to, recovering from, and mitigating future losses from the broad range of threats, including natural and public health hazards and human-made or technological events.

For civic-minded people who are capable of being rational in scenarios when others might panic—and who are also skilled at demonstrating compassion for victims of calamities—a degree in homeland security and emergency management could be an excellent fit.