January 5, 2004
http://www.sdsuniverse.info/story.asp?id=12712
In light of the tragic terrorist attacks of September and the Federal government's response to them - namely, creation of the department of Homeland Security -colleges and universities nationwide are creating new homeland security degrees. The degree will provide graduates with the knowledge, skills and abilities they will require to start a successful career in fields related to homeland security.
A quick scan of education industry websites reveals a fast-growing number of two- and four-year colleges and universities offering a wide range of degrees, certificates, training, and other programs aimed at educating young men and women to provide the leadership and know-how to fill the nation's homeland security and defense needs.
Due to the complex and wide-ranging nature of the field, a degree in homeland security will entail a multi-disciplinary approach, exposing students to diverse disciplines, including:
- Human Resources
- Health and Human Services
- Political Science
- Information Studies
- Science
- Cultural Studies
- Law Enforcement/Criminal Justice
- Criminology
- Bioterrorism
- Public Policy
- Forensics
A wide variety of careers related to homeland security are open to graduates, including jobs with:
- Federal Bureau of Investigation
- Environmental Protection Agency
- Department of Justice
- Disaster relief/HAZMAT
- Department of Homeland Security
- Local law enforcement
Furthermore, due to the widespread nature of today's war on terrorism, graduates will be well-situated to gain employment in a number of different industries, including banking, communications, technology, and nursing. Costs of obtaining a homeland security degree vary , depending on the university or college.
