2021-2022 – College of Arts and Sciences / Annual Report

Master of Science in Human Resilience

Bachelor of Science in Homeland Security

This program prepares students for leadership positions in the field of human security and resilience with courses taught by faculty mentors who are subject-matter experts in the field.

Embry-Riddle’s Bachelor of Science in Homeland Security is one of the very first programs in the nation to empower its graduates with the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to be successful throughout the Homeland Security enterprise. With evolving security needs in the U.S. government, the B.S. in Homeland Security aims to provide students with a foundation in security and a solid core of Homeland Security-related courses, which prepare them for roles in government and the private sector. As the global terrorism threat increases, cybersecurity technology continues to develop and the effects of climate change devastate entire communities, students learn how to better protect citizens with a curriculum taught by faculty who possess real-world experience. The bachelor’s degree program also helps its graduates develop highly marketable skills such as the ability to perform risk analyses, write emergency management plans and understand how to identify and protect critical infrastructure. Minor in Military Science The Military Science minor is designed to provide an academic focus for students interested in military history, leadership and security without the requirement of Reserve Officers Training Corps participation. It is a great addition to any major for students who are, or plan on, serving in the military or who wish to work in a field within and adjacent to the military-industrial complex. Students gain a general working knowledge of the military, its history and its place in the structure and support of the government. They also learn the tenets of Homeland Security and basic management principles. These core elements act as a foundation for further study in a variety of related areas.

Program Highlights Participation in a multidisciplinary

curriculum that explores the interplay between economics, food, health, environment and personal, community and political security Faculty mentors who work closely with United Nations agencies, private sector firms, community-based organizations, civic and government leaders and disaster managers in developing community — and regional — resilience plans Understanding of the driving factors behind global, regional and national trends impacting business, human development, diplomacy and more Exposure to today’s leaders and policymakers with real-time opportunities

to learn about current threats and challenges faced by urban areas

Research and analysis opportunities on the stressors that disrupt daily life and the factors that fuel resilience Application of knowledge to real-world events and potential careers like Disaster Resiliency Coordinator, Program Analyst, Community Resilience Planner, Emergency Management Specialist and Emergency Management Program Manager

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