Master of Arts in Homeland Security & Emergency Management

The School of Professional Studies: Graduate, Online

Rosemont’s online Master of Arts in Homeland Security & Emergency Management integrates the disciplines of Homeland Security, Criminal Justice, and Emergency Management with a dynamic foundation of ethics and social justice principles.

If your work encompasses any aspect of law enforcement, disaster response, criminal justice, public health, cybersecurity, terrorism, or the military, then our program is tailored for you. Courses are taught by leading experts in the field. Taught by leading experts in the field, our courses provide a comprehensive understanding of these critical sectors. What truly distinguishes our program is our unwavering commitment to ethics and social justice, encapsulated in our guiding principle of ‘Homeland Security with a conscience’. What truly sets our program apart is the strong foundation of ethics and social justice, or what we like to call ‘Homeland Security with a conscience.’

A degree in Homeland Security and Emergency Management from Rosemont equips you with the tools needed to respond to society’s needs in our ever-changing world. As a student, you’ll be exposed to innovative and best practices in the field that aim to protect lives and civil liberties. Topics of study include public health issues, cybersecurity, the psychology of terrorism, the role of law enforcement, first responders, and the military in protecting the general population, and more. With this degree, you’ll be ready to lead in a wide range of strategic roles in both the public and private sectors.

Rosemont’s Criminal Justice and Homeland Security and Emergency Management programs provide not just a competitive edge, but a strong ethical foundation to those working in this crucial field. These programs will expose you to innovation and best practices in these crucial fields that society relies upon to protect lives and civil liberties, especially in times of tension and social change.

Look Forward to a Successful Future

Our students excel in critical analysis and decision-making skills and the ability to respond to potentially dangerous situations, navigate complex situations. Our curriculum prepares students for roles in disaster recovery at local, state, and federal levels. Their ability to communicate, as well as understand the ethical and social impact of their actions and decisions, routinely sets them apart in the industry. Rosemont’s Criminal Justice and Homeland Security and Emergency Management programs prepares you for success in the following careers:

• • Corrections
  • Court administration
  • Disaster response and recovery
  • Emergency preparedness
  • Emergency response
  • Homeland security
  • Juvenile justice system
  • Law enforcement
  • Private security
  • The judicial system

Why Study Homeland Security & Emergency Management at Rosemont?

Valuable Relationships

Agents of Change. Ethics. Professionalism. Social Justice.

Take your career to the next level by becoming a leader and an Agent of Change in the Homeland Security & Emergency Management field. Our students excel in critical analysis and decision-making skills, the ability to respond to potentially dangerous situations, navigate complex situations, and succeed at disaster recovery on the local, state, and federal levels. Their ability to communicate, as well as understand the ethical and social impact of their actions and decisions, routinely sets them apart in the industry. 

Rosemont’s Homeland Security and Emergency Management program doesn't just provide a competitive edge, it also offers a strong ethical foundation to those working in this crucial field. Our programs expose students to innovation and best practices in fields society relies upon to protect lives and civil liberties, particularly in times of tension and social change. Rosemont College was founded more than a century ago to 'meet the wants of the age,' and our Cornelian focus is on social and equitable justice -- the cornerstone of the curriculum. Upon completion of the master's degree in Homeland Security students will have the ability to: 

• • Apply a solid foundation of knowledge and skills to assume leadership roles in emergency management homeland security and/or public policy.
  • Balance the relationship between security and personal and societal freedom.
  • Understand how political, socioeconomic, historical occurrences and various cultural 412 norms affect marginalized groups in Homeland Security and Emergency Management discipline.
  • Utilize intelligence from humans, technology, and other networks to gather and analyze data in order to protect security interests while maintaining an approach that safeguards individual freedom and dignity.
  • Interpret the civil liberties, ethical, and legal issues that impact homeland security.
  • Develop specific tools to evaluate, prevent, mitigate, and respond to 21st century security challenges that face the US and other nations.
  • Undertake the process of building arrangements needed to strengthen local, state, federal, civil (non-government agencies) and military organizations.
  • Complete a capstone project that demonstrates an understanding of the intricacies of protecting both the civil rights of the individual as well as the over welfare of society.

Rosemont's intentionally small class sizes foster deep connections among students and professors, enabling you to discover your unique voice and expand your professional opportunities. Our intimate academic environment encourages active participation in learning - you'll contribute to discussions, engage with diverse viewpoints, and think critically about your own ideas.

Since 1921, Rosemont has been dedicated to supporting students like you in advancing their lives and those of their families through education. We believe in making quality education affordable and attainable; this commitment is reflected in every aspect of our application process.

Choose Your Path to Success

Rosemont College’s online accelerated School of Professional Studies programs offer embedded certificates. Distinguish yourself by specializing your MA in Homeland Security and Emergency Management degree with an embedded certificate in Forensic Psychology and/or Strategic Leadership. Additionally, this master’s degree program offers three ‘stackable’ Advanced Global Cybersecurity certificates: Information Security, Security Operations, and Software Security. These three certificates ‘stack’ to combine into a Master of Science in Global Cybersecurity.

Whether you're embarking on the traditional path of full time study or returning to education as an adult learner, it's essential to explore all your embedded certificate options:

Take Your Education Even Further

Graduate Certificates

Set yourself apart by adding a graduate certificate to your master's degree. Students enrolled in graduate professional studies programs may choose from a diverse selection of graduate certificates to further enrich their educational experience. The graduate certificates may be taken as a stand alone option or, in some cases, achieved with additional courses embedded within the course of study. This additional focus provides specialized knowledge and experience tailored to your career and personal goals.

At Rosemont, we offer a high quality education and a pathway to success that provides exceptional value within a challenging yet supportive environment. Recognizing the demands faced by adult learners, we offer flexible degree options designed to support your continued growth through education.

Designed for current and aspiring leaders, the online Graduate Certificate in Strategic Leadership puts you at an advantage to accelerate your career with the knowledge, skills, experiences, attitudes, perspectives, and tools necessary to navigate change.  You’ll learn the broad based concepts associated with leadership that can be applied in a variety of individual, organizational, and community settings in an ever changing, pluralistic, global society.

At Rosemont, we offer a high quality education and a pathway to success that offers exceptional value within a challenging yet supportive environment. Recognizing the demands faced by adult learners, we offer flexible degree options aimed at supporting your continued growth through education.

Do You Want an MBA with a

Homeland Security & Emergency Management Certificate?

In today’s competitive corporate landscape, distinguishing yourself to potential employers is paramount. Choosing Rosemont's MBA program with a Homeland Security & Emergency Management graduate certificate not only showcases your advanced business knowledge, inherent in any MBA graduate, but also highlights your specialized skills in leadership within fields dedicated to public safety and disaster management. This distinction is underscored on your resume through the inclusion of the Homeland Security & Emergency Management graduate certificate, embedded within the master’s degree program.