Terrorism and Security
Homeland security is a fast-growing field with career opportunities emerging at the local, national, and global level. Apply both psychological and public policy principles to understand the impact of terrorism and the countermeasures required to combat terrorist threats. Gain an understanding of the systemic approaches to the issues of public safety, emergency preparedness, and disaster/trauma management. Apply the findings of behavioral, social, and cognitive research to positions throughout the quickly expanding field of homeland security.
Completion Requirements
- 54–61 total quarter credit hours
Estimated time to completion is 1.5 years. Time to completion may vary by student, depending on individual progress and credits transferred, if applicable. For a personalized estimate of your time to completion, call an enrollment advisor at 1-866-492-5336.
Curriculum
The courses are delivered in a prescribed sequence. Each quarter includes two concurrent 12-week courses.
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| Quarter 1 | ||
| PSYC 6001 | Foundations for Graduate Study in Psychology | 1 |
| PSYC 6211 | Contemporary Issues in Psychology | 5 |
| Quarter 2 | ||
| PSYC 6205 | History and Systems of Psychology | 5 |
| PSYC 6701 | Culture and Psychology | 5 |
| Quarter 3 | ||
| RSCH 6100Y | Research Theory, Design, and Methods | 4 |
| PSYC 6741 | Psychology of Terrorism | 5 |
| Quarter 4 | ||
| RSCH 6200Y | Quantitative Reasoning and Analysis | 4 |
| PSYC 6770 | Public Policy Implications of Terrorism Legislation and Policies | 5 |
| Quarter 5 | ||
| PSYC 6740 | Disaster, Crisis, and Trauma | 5 |
| PSYC 6771 | Terrorism: A Systemic Approach for Emergency Preparedness | 5 |
| Quarter 6 | ||
| PSYC 6772 | Critical Incident Planning and Leadership | 5 |
| PSYC 6393 | M.S. Psychology Capstone | 5 |
Thesis Option
This program does not require a thesis. However, upon consultation with an advisor, you may choose to take two 6-credit-hour thesis courses (PSYC 6390 Thesis) instead of PSYC 6393 M.S. Psychology Capstone. The thesis option extends the program by at least one quarter.For more information about the thesis option and a personalized estimate of your time to completion, call your enrollment advisor at 1-866-492-5336.
For assistance in deciding which online degree specialization fits your goals, request information or speak with an enrollment advisor by calling 1-866-492-5336. A list of international toll-free phone numbers is available for students outside the United States.
Note on Licensure
The Terrorism and Security specialization in the M.S. in Psychology is not a licensure program and does not prepare an individual to become a licensed psychology professional.
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