M.S. in Homeland Security and Disaster Management

Master of Science (M.S.) in Homeland Security and Disaster Management

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Develop Skills to Mitigate Hazards and Protect the Nation with Liberty’s MS in Homeland Security and Disaster Management

Are you interested in a fast-paced career where you can help protect against emergencies that may threaten our country? Study to become a skilled homeland security and disaster management professional with Liberty’s Master of Science (M.S.) in Homeland Security and Disaster Management degree. In this program, you can study knowledge and skills to protect people and property from natural or man-made threats to public safety and security.

Through our emergency management degree, you can gain the skills you’ll need to qualify for a wide range of positions within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and other federal agencies that aim to protect the United States. Learning to react to, prevent, and assess risk is a large part of the managerial focus of this degree. This degree can also help you become familiar with the numerous processes and organizations that fall under the Department of Homeland Security.

What is the difference between an M.S. in Homeland Security and Disaster Management and an M.S. in National Security: Homeland Security?

While both our M.S. in Homeland Security and Disaster Management and M.S. in National Security: Homeland Security degrees share many similarities, there are some key differences between these degrees.

Our M.S. in Homeland Security and Disaster Management focuses on hazard mitigation, emergency response, risk assessment, and threat analysis. Our M.S. in National Security: Homeland Security also covers many of these topics; however, our M.S. in National Security: Homeland Security courses also delve into foreign policy, national security ethics, terrorism, and cyberspace policy. If you are interested in the sovereignty of the nation and protecting national interests, our M.S. in National Security: Homeland Security may be right for you.

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What Will You Study in Liberty University’s Master of Science in Homeland Security and Disaster Management Degree?

Best practices for risk assessment composed of hazard identification, vulnerability assessment, and impact analysis as an integrated process
Practical application of disaster management activities in emergency situations
Risks of terrorism and the overarching goals of homeland security as it relates to emergency management

In this program, you have the opportunity to complete a thesis project that is relevant to your studies. This can allow you to make an academic contribution to the body of knowledge in homeland security and disaster management.

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Benefits of Pursuing Your Master’s in Disaster Management Online Degree

As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.

Here’s what sets us apart:

Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your online master’s in homeland security degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
The majority of tuition for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs has not increased in 9 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university.

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Military Benefits

Service is important to us, so whether you’re currently serving in the Armed Forces, have served, or are married to someone who serves, we’re here to serve you. Liberty’s military benefits are available to:

Active duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces
Reserve/National Guard
Veterans/retirees
Spouses of service members and veterans/retirees
Current Department of Defense employees

We are proud to support you in your pursuit of a flexible and affordable online education by offering you the following benefits:

Tuition discounts – $275 per credit hour for graduate courses
Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $625 per course)
8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)

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Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.

Credit Hours

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Class Type

100% online, 8-week courses

Interested in studying on campus?

Transfer Credits

Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total

Next Start Date

Jun 23, 2025

Accreditation

Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC

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With over 600 online degrees, we have something that will accommodate your dreams and calling.

Backed by a brick-and-mortar campus

Our residential campus ranked among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America. That commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well.

No tuition increase for 9 years

We want to help you pursue your goals – so while tuition rates at most universities have continued to increase over the years, the majority of our rates haven’t.

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