Homeland Security Degrees

Why pursue homeland security degrees? As a homeland security agent you would be responsible for protecting public spaces and employers' investments, enforce laws on the property, and deter threatening activity through surveillance and computer systems.

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Homeland security specialists are different from security guards in that they are not only a physical presence, but the also track communication and information through written mediums, telecommunications and cyberspace. Request free information from the colleges below.

You can complete your associates, bachelors or masters degree in homeland security from these accredited colleges and universities. Request additional information on online and campus-based programs from:

• Walden University
• University of Phoenix Online
• National University
• Kaplan University
• Everest University

Accredited homeland security degrees prepare you for a career as trained safety and security workers in businesses, airports, home building associations, stadiums, public safety, security police officers, FBI, Secret Service, State Police Officers, Drug Enforcement Officer, US Marshall's, Special Agents, Customs Investigators, and Diplomatic Security and Homeland Security Special Agents to mention a few areas. If a career in law enforcement intrigues you, a specialization in homeland security may be a career option.

Education and Training

More than 300 colleges have some type of homeland security degrees. You can earn a degree at different levels including a Associate in Homeland Security. This trend has been growing, especially since 2001 and will continue to grow. Some homeland security programs are part of a criminal justice degree while others are a stand-alone degree. Most states require that security personnel must be licensed after their homeland security training. To be licensed, you should be at least eighteen, complete a background check, and coursework in classes such as property rights, emergency procedures and detention of suspects. Drug testing often is required and is usually random and ongoing. The area that sets this industry apart is the immense specialization within which may require other short certification programs all the way up to a Bachelor's degree. Be sure to check with each school to find out what additional courses are required, if any, to become a homeland security agent.

Expected Salary

As a qualified homeland security specialist, you can expect to earn anywhere from $13,000 to $143,000 a year depending on your level of education, where you work and your rank.

Projected Career Growth

The need for homeland security specialists will be higher than most jobs over the next decade. Private security is also becoming a growing industry as businesses hire or contract private providers. In addition to full-time job opportunities, the limited homeland security training requirements and flexible hours attract many people seeking part-time or second jobs.

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