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Homeland Security Policy and Coordination Specialization
Today’s complex public safety environment demands smart policy on emergency response strategies. Walden’s specialization in Homeland Security Policy and Coordination prepares homeland security professionals to implement protective measures without compromising individual rights and freedoms. With this knowledge, students are equipped to effectively develop policy to protect individuals’ safety and freedom.
Completion Requirements
- 56 total quarter credit hours
- Core courses (44 cr.)
- Specialized courses (12 cr.)
- Portfolio
- Estimated time to completion: 18–24 months
Note: Walden University offers a graduate writing course designed to help students returning to university studies brush up their writing skills and become familiar with the writing rules and requirements for scholarly writing. While this course is not currently required, it is strongly recommended to help students be successful in Walden’s writing intensive studies.
Core Courses
Foundation
MMPA 6000 Introduction and Orientation to Online Learning (4 cr.)
MMPA 6100 Historical Foundations and Professional Development (4 cr.)
MMPA 6110 Organizational Theory and Behavior (4 cr.)
MMPA 6120 Managing at the Boundaries (4 cr.)
Public Management
MMPA 6130 Applied Research (4 cr.)
MMPA 6140 Strategic Management of Information (4 cr.)
MMPA 6150 Nonprofit and Government Budgeting and Finance (4 cr.)
MMPA 6160 Human Resource Management (4 cr.)
Policy and Administration
MMPA 6170 Professional Leadership and Ethics (4 cr.)
MMPA 6180 Policy Analysis (4 cr.)
MMPA 6190 Capstone Seminar (4 cr.)
Specialized Courses
MMPA 6320 Public Policy Implications of Terrorism Legislation and Policies (4 cr.)
MMPA 6321 Terrorism: A Systemic Approach for Emergency Preparedness (4 cr.)
MMPA 6322 Critical Incident Planning and Leadership (4 cr.)
