Online Master’s in Leadership: Homeland Security and Emergency Management Emphasis
Online Master’s in Leadership: Homeland Security and Emergency Management Emphasis
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The Master of Science in Leadership with an Emphasis in Homeland Security and Emergency Management degree focuses on the role of leadership and the immediate application of ethical and practical leadership skills.
This master’s degree also covers disaster preparation, emergency crisis management and alleviating environmental issues. As a graduate of this degree, you can gain the skills to become an adept leader, able to organize and mobilize forces for good.
In this leadership master’s in homeland security and emergency management program, you can gain leadership skills while integrating a Christian worldview. You will be taught to articulate the responsibilities of leadership in a Christian context, including your own moral and ethical obligation as an emergency manager, to serve the public with justice and integrity.
A master’s degree can help you further your education, skills and reach of influence. You can benefit from rigorous courses, knowledgeable faculty and an excellence-oriented university. In this program, you can become prepared to take action in the most critical times.
The Master of Science in Leadership with an Emphasis in Homeland Security and Emergency Management degree is offered online; a flexible, ideal format for working professionals. Online learning can provide many benefits to learners, including interactive courses, online support and various resources in your program.
This master’s program focuses on leadership skills, emergency planning, economics, human issues and law and legal issues.
As a homeland security and emergency management student, you will have the opportunity to:
Practice self-evaluation skills to develop your personal and professional abilities
Positively influence others while exercising your professional and leadership skills
Utilize collaboration and communication skills to achieve common goals
Create compelling vision and drive innovative change to encourage organizational growth
Apply leadership skills in emergency organizations
Develop, implement and evaluate emergency response plans and practices
The MS in leadership with a homeland security and emergency management emphasis covers four learning sectors that aim to empower students to become operational leaders at every level:
Our Master of Science in Leadership with an Emphasis in Homeland Security and Emergency Management can equip you to enter many professions with confidence. This master’s degree creates the opportunity to apply your knowledge and leadership skills to various industries to make a measurable difference within an organization.
Graduates from this master’s degree program may find themselves exploring positions such as:
Business operations specialist
Industrial productions manager
Social and community service manager
Training and development manager
Compensation, benefits and job analysis specialist
Estimated job growth for information security analysts from 2023 to 2033(See disclaimer 1)
Annual median wage for information security analysts as of May 2023(See disclaimer 2)
GCU is proud to be institutionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, a recognition we have held since 1968. We are dedicated to upholding high standards for excellence in education. Our accreditation reflects our quality programs and devotion to helping all our students reach their goals.
Our frequently asked questions can provide you with more insight into furthering your education by earning your leadership master’s with an emphasis in emergency management and homeland security degree.
Is an MS in Leadership: Homeland Security and Emergency Management emphasis worth it?
What is the difference between criminal justice and homeland security?
Gain the skills, knowledge and experience needed to make a career in homeland security. To apply to our homeland security and emergency management degree, read through our graduate admission requirements and complete the form to get started.
Online: $665 per credit [More Info]
Up to 12 credits or 1/3 of the total program requirements in transfer (whichever is less)
Credits: Fill out the Lopes Eval to find out what will transfer
Admission Requirements (Master's)
OR 2.5+ Unweighted GPA and
Admission requirements may differ based on degree level, program and modality, or transfer status. Some programs of study may require a higher GPA and/or other qualifying criteria for admission. Please review full admission and program requirements in the University Policy Handbook.
* Degree must be from an accredited college or program that has been approved by GCU.
** Combined verbal/quantitative, after August 2011 (1,000 combined verbal and quantitative, prior to August 2011).
