Bachelor of Science in Homeland Security and Emergency Management
Those who aspire to serve national security interests and the well-being of their fellow citizens in emergency scenarios can develop oversight expertise at the federal level to support responsive and preventative approaches to homeland security and emergency management efforts and initiatives. Prepare to lead aspects such as crisis communications, risk assessment, disaster recovery logistics, border security operations, and more, all while you complete your studies fully online.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM YOUR BS in Homeland Security and Emergency Management
End-to-End Emergency Management Expertise
- Understand all phases of the emergency management lifecycle and apply them within real-world disaster management and mitigation.
Gain a Proactive Assessment Approach
- Assess growing threats and needs of homeland security and emergency management to develop preventative and responsive solutions in these areas.
Master a Legal Perspective in Homeland Protection and Crisis Response
- Understand the legal framework around homeland security and emergency management
Ground Your Leadership in Meaningful Service
- Approach service and leadership within homeland security and emergency management through a Christian servant lens.
Effectively Guide Response Efforts at Every Level
- Plan, coordinate, and respond to homeland security and emergency management scenarios using the recognized protocols in both areas at the local, state, and federal level.
BS IN HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AT A GLANCE





CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)*, graduates with a Bachelor of Science in Emergency Management degree can pursue employment in a variety of careers, including:
*Intelligence Analyst employment information from O*Net Online.
Admissions Requirements
Complete the free online application along with transcripts from high school and any other higher education institutions in which you have attended.
Accreditation
Carson-Newman is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate, baccalaureate, master’s, Ed.D., and Ed.S. degrees.