Homeland Security
After the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States, it became clear that much more needed to be done to protect America’s freedoms and interests – both at home and abroad. The US Government, in response, created the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) over five years ago and the Department is now the lead organization responsible for protecting the United States homeland.
The National Strategy for Homeland Security (2007), which guides, organizes, and unifies homeland security efforts, outlines four national goals: - Prevent and disrupt terrorist attacks
- Protect American people, critical infrastructure and key resources
- Respond to and recover from incidents that do occur
- Continue to strengthen principles, systems, structures and institutions to ensure long-term success
Furthermore, the President states that, “Homeland security is a concerted national effort to prevent terrorist attacks within the United States, reduce America’s vulnerability to terrorism, and minimize the damage and recover from attacks that do occur.” Accordingly, homeland security “cannot simply rely on defensive approaches and well-planned response and recovery measures” (White House, March 2008).
In other words, homeland security is first and foremost about preventing terrorism. Keeping the nation secure means the terrorist strike never occurs. Learning how to plan, develop, and conduct advanced intelligence collection and counterterrorism operations is a key component of the overarching strategy to protect our national interests, our citizens, and our way of life.
Henley-Putnam goes beyond professional development, certification, and continuing education; we offer bachelor’s and master’s degree programs in three mission-critical areas of homeland security: Intelligence, Counterterrorism, and Protection. For example, Henley-Putnam’s Bachelor and Master of Science Degree programs in Intelligence Management, Terrorism and Counterterrorism Studies, and Management of Personal Protection teach you to be proactive – detecting, targeting, assessing and stopping emerging threats before they become a reality.
The bottom line: To become proficient in homeland security issues, you must develop a deep understanding of counterterrorism and its allied fields of protection and intelligence management.
Henley-Putnam University has established itself as an education leader by offering online, accredited (DETC) bachelor’s and master’s degrees in homeland security-related fields and by bringing together practitioners in intelligence, counterintelligence, counterespionage, intelligence analysis, counterterrorism, homeland security, and protection; people who have spent their careers protecting this nation from terrorist threats. At Henley-Putnam University, you can learn from the skills you need at a level that will make you equal to the task of protecting the nation. And that will give you the edge you need to thrive in your career.
WHY CHOOSE HENLEY-PUTNAM?
- Henley-Putnam University is the only accredited (DETC) university that specializes exclusively in intelligence, counterterrorism and protection and offers over 100 courses on topics such as covert actions, counterterrorism and intelligence team management. By completing a degree here you will further differentiate yourself as a specialist among your peers. Pursue a Bachelors or Masters Degree within your chosen specialty.
- Regardless of which degree you choose to pursue, all of our degrees can be completed online. We offer a level of personalized and confidential service that gives our students access to top faculty members and administrators.
- Henley-Putnam faculty members are leaders within their specialties who have served in senior roles working for intelligence organizations such as the CIA, DIA, FBI, US Secret Service, and Special Forces. Our faculty members bring, on average, 21 years of practical wisdom and hands-on experience.
- Each one of our students is paired with a faculty career mentor who will help them navigate the world of Intelligence and Strategic Security. In this industry, who you know is essential to your future success.
- Students immediately become part of a valuable network of strategic security and intelligence professionals.
Henley-Putnam University’s highly-targeted BS/MS degrees in the field of Strategic Security can take you one step closer to pursuing a meaningful career protecting the nation in homeland security.
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Join a Network of High Achievers
Henley-Putnam Faculty members are leaders from world renowned strategic security organizations such as:
♦ Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)
♦ Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
♦ National Security Agency (NSA)
♦ National Reconnaissance Office (NRO)
♦ US Secret Service
♦ Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) |
| Student Testimonials
“One of the great benefits of this school is that it not only gives you a cutting-edge education, it is a one-stop connection to put students in touch with the people who can help their careers take off.”
- E. Alan Normandy, Lieutenant, City of South San Francisco Police Department |
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