M.A. in National Security Studies – Homeland Security
Robertson School of Government
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Equip Yourself to Serve, Protect & Defend
From domestic terrorism to natural disasters, it is important to identify and deter future threats. Regent’s online and on-campus Master of Arts in National Security – Homeland Security examines historical and contemporary homeland security issues, and equips you to identify, analyze potential threats to the U.S.
Learn to Lead Strategically
Broaden your knowledge of grand strategy, national security, disaster response and cybersecurity to analyze risk, identify future threats, and develop strategic action plans.
Access Faculty Experts
Be mentored by renowned scholars and practitioners committed to national service – and to your success.
Expand Your Resources
Join our global alumni network of government officials, consultants, policymakers and security professionals in safeguarding America.
ALIGN YOURSELF WITH EXCELLENCE
Regent has been ranked among Top National Universities by the U.S. News & World Report for two consecutive years (2019 and 2020). We have also been recognized as a Military Friendly Top 10 School by Military Friendly®, 2020, and among the Top 10 Best for Vets Colleges: Online & Nontraditional by Military Times, 2020. Experience the Regent difference through the Master of Arts in National Security Studies – Homeland Security program.
Presented from a Christian perspective, this degree is supported by our respected faculty in Virginia Beach.
Online | On Campus
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TOTAL CREDIT HOURS: 36-38
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Take Your Career to the Next Level
On completing the M.A. in National Security Studies – Homeland Security degree, you will be able to:
- Provide sophisticated homeland security analysis.
- Forecast and diffuse potential threats by developing and implementing strategic action plans.
- Apply a moral and ethical mindset when addressing and influencing policy.
Career Opportunities
- National Security Analyst
- Homeland Security Administration
- Homeland Security Specialist
- DoD, CIA, DIA, FBI, NSA
- Military & Law Enforcement
Click any section below for additional information or access your course schedule.
Introduces major operational concepts as applied to cyberspace; compares and contrasts traditional military doctrines, tactics and strategies with those used in cyberspace; presents institutions involved in cyberconflict and their functions domestically and internationally, and describes prospects for peace-building and international cooperation in cyberspace.
Addresses the all hazard approach to critical infrastructure protection with a specific focus on cybersecurity and the use of cyber/IT tools in progressing concepts of risk management, mitigation, preparation, and response and recovery efforts. Includes current National Infrastructure Protection Plan Critical Infrastructure/ Key Resource Sector Specific Plans and the use of the Incident Command System in all hazard emergency management disaster response as per the current National Response Framework.
Develops an understanding of how national security experts consider key maritime security issues and their trade-offs with other national security priorities as well as how the elements of national power (diplomatic, information, military, economics) are related to U.S. objectives in dealing with threats and vulnerabilities in the maritime sector.
Explores the role of the various U.S. intelligence agencies in assessing foreign and domestic terror threats, developing effective counterterrorism strategies, and thwarting terrorist aggression. Topics include intelligence collection and analysis, domestic vs. foreign intelligence, uses and limits of intelligence for counterterrorism, ethical issues in intelligence, and intelligence oversight and reform.
Introduces basic concepts and vocabulary for pursuing additional training in cybersecurity policy and affairs. Examines issues such as: how does encryption work? What is code? What is a blockchain and what is critical infrastructure? Also, suitable for students not wishing to pursue a concentration or certificate but wishing to acquire familiarity with these issues.
Broadens individual understanding of the ever changing nature of international terrorism and its consequences on American society at large. It covers the present-day US domestic and external responses to terrorism and focus on the rise of the US Homeland Security Agency. Also, there is a focus on trends in modern terrorism, especially the proliferation of WMD and what the US can do (or is doing) to counter such trends.
Policies and procedures to mitigate, prevent and respond to disaster, the literature of risk, regimes for safety and risk reduction, the ethics of care and compassion, and mechanisms for measuring threat and recovery.
Relationships among national, state and local governments, the theory of federalism, intergovernmental cooperation and conflict, municipal and state collaboration, regional relationships and unfunded mandates.
2020-2021 Semester Check-In Deadlines:
All new students are expected to check-in for the semester 2 weeks prior to the session start date. Students should apply, be accepted, enroll in their first courses, and confirm a plan to pay for their courses prior to this date.
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Session |
Semester Check-In |
Session Start Date |
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Session A |
Friday, August 14 |
Monday, August 24 |
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Session M |
Friday, September 11 |
Monday, September 21 |
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Session B |
Friday, October 16 |
Monday, October 26 |
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Session C |
Tuesday, January 5 |
Monday, January 11 |
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Session T |
Friday, January 29 |
Monday, February 8 |
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Session D |
Friday, March 5 |
Monday, March 15 |
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Session E |
Friday, April 30 |
Monday, May 10 |
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Session F |
Friday, June 11 |
Monday, June 21 |
Note: The application deadline for international applicants applying to attend on campus is March 15.
Prerequisites:
Applicants for the Master of Arts in Government must possess an earned undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited institution or an equivalent degree from a foreign university.
Application Process:
1. Complete Your Online Application
Note: If you are unable to complete our application due to a disability, please contact our Admissions Office for assistance.
2. Pay Your $50 Application Fee
Pay the $50 nonrefundable application fee by check or money order mailed to Regent University, Enrollment Support Services, 1000 Regent University Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23464.
3. Submit your Unofficial College Transcripts*
Unofficial transcripts from a U.S.-based school, indicating successful completion of a bachelor's degree program, can be used for an admissions decision. Email your unofficial transcript to apply@regent.edu using the subject line: RSG Master's Application Pieces.
Non-U.S. transcripts must be evaluated by an NACES-approved company. See the International Admissions Checklist for details.
*Upon conditional acceptance to the program by review of unofficial transcripts, Regent University's Admissions Office will attempt to obtain your official transcripts from your U.S. degree-granting institution, which indicate successful completion of a bachelor's degree program. We will notify you if your previous institution will not release transcripts directly to us.
4. Complete an Admissions Questionnaire Regarding Your Professional Goals and Interests
5. Submit Your Government-Issued ID
To ensure academic integrity, Regent University requires a copy of a government-issued ID. Please email a scanned copy or photograph of it to apply@regent.edu with the subject line: Government ID.
6. Submit Your Professional Resume (Optional)
Your professional resume or curriculum vitae should include:
- Employment history with details of responsibilities, skill sets, and results
- School, community, and church leadership positions
- Service activities in which you have been involved
- Academic and non-academic honors and distinctions you have received
Email your resume to apply@regent.edu using the subject line: RSG Master’s Application Pieces.
7. GRE or LSAT Score (Optional)
Test scores may strengthen your application file and improve access to scholarship opportunities. Official scores should be sent directly to Regent University by the testing agency.
8. International Applicants
Visit the International Students Admissions page for additional admission requirements and to determine if you qualify as an international student.
Note: All items submitted as part of the application process become the property of Regent University and cannot be returned.
2019-20 Tuition Rates
| Degree Level / Program | Cost Per Credit Hour |
|---|---|
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Master of Arts |
$675 per credit (In-state & Out-of-state) |
Student Fees Per Semester
| University Services Fee (On-Campus Students) | $700 |
| University Services Fee (Online Students) | $550 |
2020-21 Tuition Rates
| Degree Level / Program | Cost Per Credit Hour |
|---|---|
|
Master of Arts |
$675 per credit (In-state & Out-of-state) |
Student Fees Per Semester
| University Services Fee (On-Campus Students) | $750 |
| University Services Fee (Online Students) | $600 |
*Rates are subject to change at any time.
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Gabrielle Jackson, M.A., 2012
Robertson School of Government"My online degree allowed me to incorporate my academics with my profession making my graduate experience at Regent incredibly relevant."
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Kassie Dulin, M.A., 2014
Robertson School of Government“Regent’s online model provided an unparalleled combination of high-quality instruction, flexibility and specialization.”
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Bill Dudley, MPA, 2014
Robertson School of Government“What stuck out to me at Regent was the character and ethics — the commitment to glorifying God in all that we do. Really trying to impact this world for eternity, and getting past our fallibilities to see what the power of God can do.”
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Chris Connelly, M.A., 1998
Robertson School of Government“Your time in school, and certainly at Regent, molds how you think, molds how you approach things … Regent offers a serious academic environment that provides for growth in those areas.”
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Clarin Gniffke, M.A. Government, 2014
Robertson School of Government“With core classes like American Political Thought in RSG, you realize these issues will come up again in your career. You gain a stance you not only can defend, but confidence you know what you’re talking about.”