Bachelor of Science in
Homeland Security and Intelligence
The B.S. in Homeland Security and Intelligence prepares students to solve real challenges in gathering intelligence, hazard management and counterterrorism.
About the Bachelor of Science in Homeland Security and Intelligence
Embry‑Riddle's B.S. in Homeland Security and Intelligence is designed to address the needs of homeland security, intelligence analysis, emergency management and public safety. Our comprehensive curriculum prepares students with the expertise needed to have an immediate impact within the organizations that safeguard our nation's security and intelligence.
The program emphasizes national security and integrates advanced practices utilized by homeland security agencies. With a faculty of experienced professionals and curriculum created with the input of industry leaders, students in the homeland security program can start shaping a safer and more secure future.
Why You Should Study this Degree
Homeland security and intelligence are all about one common goal: to protect the country from threats such as foreign espionage, natural disasters and terrorism, while gathering information to ensure the safety of the citizens. A career in homeland security and intelligence may be for you if you like:
- Analyzing information to protect the country.
- Participating in simulations that prepare you for the real world.
- Staying up to date on current events.
- Studying different cultures around the world.
Student Learning Outcomes
Opportunities you will have while studying for a national homeland security and intelligence degree:
- Analyze the intelligence cycle, recognize sources and methods and explain how intelligence contributes to U.S. homeland security.
- Demonstrate knowledge of cybersecurity threats, challenges and countermeasures.
- Identify infrastructures critical to the U.S. and analyze how best to protect them.
- Recognize the concepts of ethics and professionalism in the homeland security enterprise.
- Use real-time crisis response simulations and strategic thinking drills through the Experiential Learning Lab.
Homeland Security and Intelligence Career Opportunities
Careers and Employers
Setting the standard, Embry‑Riddle graduates are set to enter the workforce in top companies, including:
- American Express
- Central Intelligence Agency
- Department of Defense
- Federal Bureau of Investigation
- Northrop Grumman
- National Security Agency
- U.S. Coast Guard
Graduates with a Homeland Security and Intelligence degree often secure roles as:
- Information Security Analysts
- Security Supervisors
- Crisis Managers
Homeland Security and Intelligence Salary Information
A degree from Embry‑Riddle provides the opportunity for competitive salaries, averaging $88,929 annually, as of 2022.
DETAILS
About Homeland Security and Intelligence at the Daytona Beach, FL Campus
At the Daytona Beach Campus, Embry‑Riddle offers Homeland Security and Intelligence students the chance to participate in real-time disaster response scenarios and strategic thinking drills through the Situation Lab. The university's extensive industry connections provide opportunities for internships and research in global conflict studies.
Additionally, students can join the National Security Student Association, a club for Homeland Security and Intelligence and Global Conflict Studies students, which helps them to develop connections and enhance industry-applicable skills.
Homeland Security and Intelligence Information
- Credits: 125
- Online or In-Person: In-Person
- Capstone: Senior Capstone (3 credits)
Helpful Links
- Tour our Daytona Beach Campus
- Discover the Department’s Faculty
- Explore the Fields of Study: Aviation & Security, Intelligence and Safety
- Find Related Clubs & Organizations
Student Learning Outcomes
Students will:
- Interpret the legal and policy structure of the homeland security and intelligence enterprise.
- Evaluate emergency management policies and strategies, including emergent threats.
- Analyze terrorism, its origins, ideologies, and goals.
- Assess U.S. critical infrastructures using risk-based methodologies and resiliency concepts.
- Apply risk management and analysis principles to homeland security and intelligence issues.
- Compare concepts of human and environmental security as applied to homeland and intelligence.
- Analyze elements of strategic planning and decision making.
- Engage in all phases of the intelligence cycle, including techniques, strategies, and counter-intelligence concepts.
- Identify information security threats, cybersecurity challenges, and countermeasures.
General Education Requirements
For a full description of Embry‑Riddle General Education guidelines, please see the General Education section of this catalog. These minimum requirements are applicable to all degree programs.
| Communication Theory and Skills (COM 122, COM 219, COM 221 or COM 222 or COM 223) | 9 | |
| Humanities - Lower level | 3 | |
| Social Sciences - Lower level (PSY 101 or equivalent) | 3 | |
| Humanities or Social Sciences - Lower or Upper level | 3 | |
| Humanities or Social Sciences - Upper level | 3 | |
| Computer Science | 3 | |
| Mathematics (recommend MA 120 and MA 220) | 6 | |
| Physical Science (lab must be included) | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 36 | |
Homeland Security Core Courses
| CEHSI 396 Co-Op/Internship or HSI 491 * | 3 | |
| CYB 155 | Foundations of Information Security | 3 |
| HSI 110 | Introduction to Homeland Security | 3 |
| HSI 115 | Critical Thinking and Analysis | 3 |
| HSI 215 | Introduction to Industrial Security | 3 |
| HSI 220 | National Security Enterprise | 3 |
| HSI 250 | Indications and Warning | 3 |
| HSI 310 | Fundamentals of Emergency Management | 3 |
| HSI 315 | Critical Infrastructure Security, Resilience, and Risk Analysis | 3 |
| HSI 320 | Homeland Security and Intelligence Law and Policy | 3 |
| HSI 323 | Government of the U.S. | 3 |
| HSI 325 | Terrorism: Origin, Ideologies, and Goals | 3 |
| HSI 328 | History of U.S. Intelligence | 3 |
| HSI 350 | Intelligence Systems and Structures in Homeland Security | 3 |
| HSI 360 | Strategic Planning and Decision Making in Homeland Security | 3 |
| HSI 405 | Emergent Topics in Homeland Security | 3 |
| HSI 410 | Exercise Design and Evaluation in Homeland Security | 3 |
| HSI 470 | Intelligence Experiential Learning Laboratory | 1 |
| HSI 490 | Senior Capstone in Homeland Security | 3 |
| SS 207 | Introduction to Research Methods | 3 |
| Total Credits | 58 | |
Specified Electives
| Choose any 2 courses (courses from General Education may count toward a Minor but not toward Specified Electives) | 6 | |
HSI 290 | Introduction to Environmental Security | |
| Any upper level CYB course not otherwise being used toward your degree (must meet prerequisites) | ||
| Any upper level HSI course not otherwise being used toward your degree (must meet prerequisites) | ||
| Any of the specified GCS courses not otherwise being used toward your degree (must meet prerequisites) | ||
| Total Credits | 6 | |
- *
Students with a 2.5 CGPA or higher may enroll in the internship program at the equivalent of three or more credits to be taken during or after their sophomore year. Students must see their professional advisor and meet with the Career Services Office to be enrolled in and receive academic credits for their internship. Students unable to take CEHS 396 may substitute HSI 491 (Thesis) with prior approval of HSI Program Coordinator.
Breadth Area
All Homeland Security and Intelligence majors must complete coursework to complement the HSI core courses. Students are strongly encouraged to complete their breadth requirement by a minor (minimum of 15 credits) or a "coherent block of credits" (minimum of 15 credits), determined with the consent of the Homeland Security and Intelligence Program Coordinator. All minors are located in this catalog's Minor Course of Studies section.
| One Minor or One Coherent Block | 15 | |
| Courses from General Education may count toward a Minor but not toward Specified Electives. | ||
Program Support
| AS 319 | UAS Law | 3 |
| GEO 210 | Introduction to Geographic Information Systems | 3 |
| MA 210 | Introduction to Data Science | 3 |
| UNIV 101 | College Success | 1 |
| Total Credits | 10 | |
| Total Degree Credits | 125 | |
Suggested Plan of Study
| Freshman Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Credits | ||
| COM 122 | English Composition | 3 |
| CYB 235 | Computer and Network Technologies | 3 |
or CS 118
|
Fundamentals of Computer Programming | |
or CS 120
|
Introduction to Computing in Aviation | |
or BA 125
|
Foundations in Business Data Analytics | |
| HSI 110 | Introduction to Homeland Security | 3 |
| CYB 155 | Foundations of Information Security | 3 |
| HU 14X Elective | 3 | |
| MA 120 | Quantitative Methods I | 3 |
| Physical Science Lecture with lab | 4 | |
| HSI 115 | Critical Thinking and Analysis | 3 |
| HSI 215 | Introduction to Industrial Security | 3 |
| PSY 101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| UNIV 101 | College Success | 1 |
| Credits Subtotal | 32.0 | |
| Sophomore Year | ||
| COM 219 | Speech | 3 |
| COM 223 | Intelligence Writing | 3 |
or COM 221
|
Technical Report Writing | |
or COM 222
|
Business Communication | |
| SS 207 | Introduction to Research Methods | 3 |
| HSI 250 | Indications and Warning | 3 |
| HSI 220 | National Security Enterprise | 3 |
| HSI 310 | Fundamentals of Emergency Management | 3 |
| Lower or Upper Level Humanities or Social Science Elective | 3 | |
| MA 220 | Quantitative Methods II | 3 |
| Physical Science Lecture | 3 | |
| GEO 210 | Introduction to Geographic Information Systems | 3 |
| Credits Subtotal | 30.0 | |
| Junior Year | ||
| HSI 315 | Critical Infrastructure Security, Resilience, and Risk Analysis | 3 |
| HSI 320 | Homeland Security and Intelligence Law and Policy | 3 |
| HSI 325 | Terrorism: Origin, Ideologies, and Goals | 3 |
| HSI 350 | Intelligence Systems and Structures in Homeland Security | 3 |
| HSI 360 | Strategic Planning and Decision Making in Homeland Security | 3 |
| MA 210 | Introduction to Data Science | 3 |
| HSI 323 | Government of the U.S. | 3 |
| HSI 328 | History of U.S. Intelligence | 3 |
| Breadth Area (Minor or Coherent Block) | 6 | |
| CEHS 396 or HS 491 | 3 | |
| Credits Subtotal | 33.0 | |
| Senior Year | ||
| Upper Level Humanities or Social Science Elective | 3 | |
| AS 319 | UAS Law | 3 |
| HSI 405 | Emergent Topics in Homeland Security | 3 |
| HSI 410 | Exercise Design and Evaluation in Homeland Security | 3 |
| HSI 470 | Intelligence Experiential Learning Laboratory | 1 |
| HSI 490 | Senior Capstone in Homeland Security | 3 |
| Specified Electives | 6 | |
| Breadth Area (Minor or Coherent Block) | 9 | |
| Credits Subtotal | 31.0 | |
| Credits Total: | 125 | |
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