Walden University

Over the next five years, there will be an increasing demand for federal, state, and local government workers. Our Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.) with a specialization in Homeland Security Policy will prepare you for a position in this expanding field of public service as you gain the necessary skills to translate public policies into effective programs at the national, state and local levels.

The management and organizational skills you will acquire through in-depth research and practical coursework will prepare you for administrative positions with diverse and complex government agencies that serve and protect the American public. The instructors use their scholarly knowledge and practical experiences to teach you how to use what you've learned in real life situations.

Students specializing in Homeland Security Policy today will be prepared to create the intensive and intelligent policies for emergency response strategies that the modern complex public safety environment demands. You will be prepared to institute protective policies and measures without compromising individual freedoms or individual rights. This knowledge will equip you to develop effective policy protecting individual rights, safety and freedom.

Most people complete the program in less than two years, depending on how many credits can be transferred.

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