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Bachelor of Arts in Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness
This program combines theory with practical applications, covering essential topics such as emergency planning, terrorism, intelligence, and cybersecurity, to cultivate the next generation of leaders ready to take on any challenges. Focused on collaboration and inclusivity, our students develop skills for public and private sectors, and gain critical understanding about the complexities of natural and man-made disasters and terrorist threats.
Career Outcomes
Alumni often work in private and public-sector jobs related to homeland security, intelligence, law enforcement, emergency management or disaster response, or pursue graduate study in fields such as international affairs, emergency management, public administration and law.
- Anti-human trafficking and victim services
- Counterterrorism
- Cybersecurity and critical infrastructure protection
- Disaster planning, management and recovery
- Emergency operations response
- Environmental health and public safety
- Federal, state and local law enforcement
- Government affairs and public administration
- Intelligence gathering and analysis
- Military service and defense contracting
Where are recent Homeland Security and Emergency
Preparedness alumni working?
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“I met so many people that would have a real impact on where I could go in my career, and I still talk with them today. The networking opportunities and security clearance set me up for a successful interview.”
Evan Hirsh, intelligence analyst, Booz Allen Hamilton
Fortifying the future
Wilder School homeland security and emergency preparedness program ranks No. 6 in the nation
Launched as the nation’s first homeland security and emergency preparedness program in 2005, the Wilder School is a national leader in managing the complexities of disaster planning and response. Both graduate and undergraduate degree offerings bolster top career opportunities for graduates.
>>Learn how HSEP is leading the nation
Xueming (Jimmy) Chen, Ph.D.
Professor, program chair - Urban and Regional Studies and Planning program
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Brittany 'Brie' Haupt, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor and Assistant Director of the Public Policy and Administration doctoral program
Brittany Keegan, Ph.D.
Director of Research and Outreach, Center for Public Policy and Assistant Professor
Maureen Moslow-Benway, M.A.
Associate professor, program chair - Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness
David Webber, Ph.D.
Associate professor, homeland security and emergency preparedness assistant chair
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Pam Cox
Senior Special Projects & Communications Manager and Executive Assistant, Distinguished Faculty
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