M.A. in National Security Studies – Homeland Security
Shape the Future of Safety with Homeland Security Studies
From domestic terrorism to natural disasters, it is important to identify and deter future threats. Regent’s online and on-campus Master of Arts in National Security – Homeland Security examines historical and contemporary homeland security issues, and equips you to identify, analyze potential threats to the U.S.
Learn to Lead Strategically
Broaden your knowledge of grand strategy, national security, disaster response and cybersecurity to analyze risk, identify future threats, and develop strategic action plans.
Access Faculty Experts
Be mentored by renowned scholars and practitioners committed to national service – and to your success.
Expand Your Resources in homeland security studies
Join our global alumni network of government officials, consultants, policymakers and security professionals in safeguarding America.
ALIGN YOURSELF WITH EXCELLENCE
Regent has been ranked among the Top National Universities by the U.S. News & World Report (2026). We have also been recognized as a Military Friendly Top 5 School by Military Friendly®, 2024-25, and among the Top 10 Best for Vets Colleges: Online & Nontraditional by Military Times, 2020.
Presented from a Christian perspective, this degree is supported by our respected faculty in Virginia Beach.
Please complete the Request Information form on this page to learn more about this program.
On completing the M.A. in National Security Studies – Homeland Security studies, you can:
- Provide sophisticated homeland security analysis.
- Forecast and diffuse potential threats by developing and implementing strategic action plans.
- Apply a moral and ethical mindset when addressing and influencing policy.
Career Opportunities
- National Security Analyst
- Homeland Security Administration
- Homeland Security Specialist
- DoD, CIA, DIA, FBI, NSA
- Military & Law Enforcement
| Code | Name | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Code: GOV 608 | Public Information Systems Management | Credits: 3 | The application of information systems concepts and tools to challenges and opportunities in the public sector focusing on information system trends; managerial use of information systems; hardware, software, and telecommunications; systems development processes and practices; strategic and policy issues in IS, and ethical and moral issues surrounding information system management. |
| Code: GOV 609 | Critical Infrastructure Protection & Resilience | Credits: 3 | Addresses the all hazard approach to critical infrastructure protection with a specific focus on cybersecurity and the use of cyber/IT tools in progressing concepts of risk management, mitigation, preparation, and response and recovery efforts. Includes current National Infrastructure Protection Plan Critical Infrastructure/ Key Resource Sector Specific Plans and the use of the Incident Command System in all hazard emergency management disaster response as per the current National Response Framework. Cross-listed with GOV 709. |
| Code: GOV 660 | Intelligence & National Security | Credits: 3 | Explores the role of the various U.S. intelligence agencies in assessing foreign and domestic terror threats, developing effective counterterrorism strategies, and thwarting terrorist aggression. Topics include intelligence collection and analysis, domestic vs. foreign intelligence, uses and limits of intelligence for counterterrorism, ethical issues in intelligence, and intelligence oversight and reform. |
| Code: GOV 677 | Terrorism & Homeland Defense | Credits: 3 | Broadens individual understanding of the ever-changing nature of international terrorism and its consequences on American society at large. It covers the present-day US domestic and external responses to terrorism and focus on the rise of the US Homeland Security Agency. Also, there is a focus on trends in modern terrorism, especially the proliferation of WMD and what the US can do (or is doing) to counter such trends. Cross-listed with GOV 777. |
| Code: GOV 678 | Crisis & Disaster Consequence Management | Credits: 3 | Policies and procedures to mitigate, prevent and respond to disaster, the literature of risk, regimes for safety and risk reduction, the ethics of care and compassion, and mechanisms for measuring threat and recovery. |
Students should refer to their catalog or audited degree plan (ADP) for required courses to complete their degree.
2026-27 Semester Check-In Deadlines
All students are expected to check-in for the semester two weeks before the session start date. Students should apply, be accepted, enroll in their first courses, and confirm a plan to pay for their courses prior to this date.
| Session | Semester Check-In | Session Start Date |
|---|---|---|
| Session A | Friday, August 14 | Monday, August 24 |
| Session B | Friday, October 16 | Monday, October 26 |
| Session C | Wednesday, January 6 | Monday, January 11 |
| Session D | Friday, March 5 | Monday, March 15 |
| Session E | Friday, April 30 | Monday, May 10 |
| Session F | Friday, June 11 | Monday, June 21 |
Admissions Requirements
Step 1: Apply to Regent University
Submit your application using the Regent University Online Application.
Note: If you are unable to complete our application due to a disability, please contact our Admissions Office at 757.352.4990 or admissions@regent.edu and an admissions representative will provide reasonable accommodations to assist you in completing the application.
Step 2: Submit Your Unofficial Transcripts
Submit your unofficial transcripts to regent.edu/items.
Upon submitting your application, you will receive an email requesting authorization for Regent University to obtain your official transcripts from your U.S. degree-granting institution. International transcripts must be evaluated by a NACES or NAFSA approved agency.
Step 3: Submit Your Government-Issued ID
To ensure academic integrity, Regent University requires a copy of a government-issued ID. Please submit a scanned copy or photograph of it to regent.edu/items.
Please feel free to contact the Office of Admissions at 757.352.4990 or admissions@regent.edu should you have any further questions about the application process.
Note: All items submitted as part of the application process become the property of Regent University and cannot be returned.
PART-TIME STUDENTS
| Degree | Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour | Average Credit Hours Per Semester | Average Tuition Per Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Arts (MA) | $695 | 6 | $4,170 |
| Master of Arts in Public Administration (MPA) | $695 | 6 | $4,170 |
| Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) | $930 | 6 | $5,580 |
Full-Time Students
| Degree | Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour | Average Credit Hours Per Semester | Average Tuition Per Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Arts (MA) | $695 | 9 | $6,255 |
| Master of Arts in Public Administration (MPA) | $695 | 9 | $6,255 |
| Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) | $930 | 9 | $8,370 |
Student Fees Per Semester
| University Services Fee (On-Campus Students) | $900 (Fall & Spring) $750 (Summer) |
|---|---|
| University Services Fee (Online Students) | $750 |
Part-Time Students
| Degree | Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour | Average Credit Hours Per Semester | Average Tuition Per Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Arts (MA) | $695 | 6 | $4,170 |
| Master of Arts in Public Administration (MPA) | $695 | 6 | $4,170 |
| Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) | $930 | 6 | $5,580 |
Full-Time Students
| Degree | Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour | Average Credit Hours Per Semester | Average Tuition Per Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Arts (MA) | $695 | 9 | $6,255 |
| Master of Arts in Public Administration (MPA) | $695 | 9 | $6,255 |
| Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) | $930 | 9 | $8,370 |
Student Fees Per Semester
| University Services Fee (On-Campus Students) | $900 (Fall & Spring) $750 (Summer) |
|---|---|
| University Services Fee (Online Students) | $750 |
*Rates are subject to change at any time.
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