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MS Homeland Security at University of the District of Columbia

University of the District of Columbia, United States

Programme overview

Multidisciplinary Master of Science in Homeland Security with small classes of 6 to 14 students and a data science, technology and research emphasis.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences  |  Department: Social and Behavioral Sciences  |  Duration: 18-24 months full-time; 36 credit hours  |  Study mode: full-time or part-time  |  Intake: Fall and spring  |  Location: Washington, DC, United States

What you will study

36 credit hours in three curricular components, with an internship option; evening classes available for part-time students.

Career pathways

Public and private sector careers in local, regional, national and international organisations.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applies to graduate admission: bachelor's degree from an accredited institution; GPA of at least 3.0 preferred; personal statement of up to 500 words.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Entry terms: Fall, Spring and, for undergraduates, Summer I and Summer II. There is no international admission during the summer and no graduate admission for the summer term.

Graduate application deadlines for US students: Fall March 15, Spring October 15. International students: Fall February 15, Spring September 15.

Applicants who apply by the priority deadline receive a guaranteed seat if admitted, an expedited admission response, full institutional scholarship consideration and an advantage in securing campus housing; later applications are considered on a space-available basis.

The application fee is $50 for new, transfer and readmitted undergraduate and graduate applicants, and $50 for F-1 visa applicants.

Apply through the official page: https://www.udc.edu/apply/index

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