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Curriculum

Penn State's 30-credit online master of homeland security in public health preparedness provides you with the knowledge to help you better protect and serve local, state, and national interests with respect to the threat of terrorism and natural disaster.

Course topics include:

  • disaster planning and coordination
  • agricultural safety and biosecurity
  • critical infrastructure protection against disaster and terrorist emergencies
  • the political, legal, psychological, and social aspects of terrorism and natural disasters
  • the principles of hazard analysis and incident management with respect to natural disasters, as well as chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear incidents

Collaborative Experience, Practical Applications

The homeland security curriculum uses a blend of Web technology, print, and other media to maximize flexibility without sacrificing professor and student interaction. Communication tools including bulletin boards and e-mail are used to foster a collaborative environment, providing you with the opportunity to learn from one another. The curriculum and course format combines a theoretical understanding while helping you develop practical applications of the topics you study. Learn online when it is convenient for you, and immediately apply in your job what you've learned.

Learn how to begin today.





 

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