Angelo State University – Master of Science in Homeland Security

Angelo State University offers a Master of Science in Homeland Security. The Master of Science in Homeland Security (M.S.) is an online degree addressing the growing needs of Homeland Security and law enforcement personnel who face an ever-changing world of transnational crime, terrorism, and other threats. It incorporates theoretical and practical studies of the key fields of critical infrastructure, intelligence, terrorism, counter-terrorism, law and associated constitutional issues, and emergency management as they are applicable to the field of Homeland Security. The Master of Science in Homeland Security degree is open to all those with bachelor's degrees, and is especially appropriate to those holding degrees in related subjects, such as criminal justice, law enforcement, emergency management, criminology and related fields. The program consists of 15 semester hours of core courses, 18 hours of electives and a three-semester-hour capstone course to tie together all aspects of a the program.

Required Courses:

BOR 6301 / Seminar in Homeland Security / 3
BOR 6302 / Introduction to Geographic Information Systems / 3
BOR 6334 / Research Methods and Statistics / 3
BOR 6355 / National Security Policy / 3
BOR 6387 / Seminar in Criminal Justice Agency Ethics / 3
BOR 6389 / Capstone Course: Seminar in Border Security / 3
BOR Electives / 18

Angelo State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).

For more information:

Contact: L. “Casey” Jones, Ph.D.

Professor and Department Chair

Department of Security Studies and Criminal Justice

Angelo State University

Member, Texas Tech University System

ASU Station #10922

San Angelo, TX 76909-0922

Phone: (325) 486-6422

Fax: (325) 942-2544

Email:

Additional Information: https://www.angelo.edu/dept/security_studies_criminal_justice/grad_programs/ms_border_security.php

Update: 1/29/14

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