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    Homeland Security (M.P.S.)

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    University Park, USMPSOnline2 years
    $34,221.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    33
    Credits
    $65.00
    App fee

    Homeland Security (M.P.S.) at The Pennsylvania State University is a 33-credit, 2-year, online MPS program based in University Park, US. Tuition is $34,221.

    About the program

    The 33-credit program covers homeland security issues at different levels of government and in the private sector, focusing on an all-hazards approach to legislation, policies, strategies, planning, organization, administration, and interactions across the homeland security enterprise. Students can complete the base program or select from specializations such as agricultural biosecurity, counterterrorism, cyber threat analytics, intelligence analysis, public health preparedness, or information security.

    Focus: coursework
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2026
    Aug 1, 2026

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min Official Graduate Record Exam (GRE) scores are not required. GRE waiver available: 3.00 undergraduate GPA or 5+ years professional experience or graduate degree or 3.00 GPA graduate certificate
    TOEFL
    required
    Min TOEFL iBT: total score of at least 4.5 with a 3.5 or greater on the speaking section (For tests taken prior to January 21, 2026: total score of at least 80 with a minimum speaking score of 19)
    IELTS
    required
    Min IELTS Academic Test: minimum overall band score of 6.5

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $20,700.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Homeland Security (M.P.S.) at The Pennsylvania State University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Homeland Security (M.P.S.) at The Pennsylvania State University is $34,221 across 33 required credits.
    Is Homeland Security (M.P.S.) at The Pennsylvania State University online or in-person?
    Homeland Security (M.P.S.) at The Pennsylvania State University is offered online, so students can complete coursework remotely.
    How long does Homeland Security (M.P.S.) at The Pennsylvania State University take to complete?
    Homeland Security (M.P.S.) at The Pennsylvania State University is structured around 2 years and 33 credits.
    What work-permit options follow Homeland Security (M.P.S.) at The Pennsylvania State University?
    Post-completion work rights for Homeland Security (M.P.S.) at The Pennsylvania State University: 12 months OPT (US)