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Homeland Security Act

The Homeland Security Act (HSA) was signed by President George W. Bush on November 25, 2002. The Homeland Security Act is most often referenced as the Homeland Security Act of 2002. The Homeland Security Act was drawn up to address the security concerns facing the United States of America after the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. The Homeland Security Act was the largest overhaul or reorganization of a government agency since 1947 and created the Department of Homeland Security. The goal of the Homeland Security Act was to centralize intelligence and law enforcement agencies and their functions to protect against and respond to the threat of terror. Under the Homeland Security Act, agencies that are responsible for the security of the Nation's borders, coastline and transportation systems came together under the umbrella of the Department of Homeland Security.

The provisions under the Homeland Security Act give new authority to the government for surveillance of individuals and groups, another puts limits on the kinds of information open to the public under the Freedom of Information Act.

Homeland Security became a household word following the attacks on 9/11. With the signing of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 interest in Homeland Security degrees and related education skyrocketed. People want to make a difference and protect the freedom U.S. citizens enjoy. Interest in Homeland Security jobs and related careers also went through the roof after 9/11. Many careers in homeland security and related fields have been created and are, in many cases, quite competitive to interview for.

There are arguments that criticize the provisions in the Homeland Security Act of 2002 and arguments that support the provisions. Though the actual document is a difficult read for those that are not familiar with reading government bills or acts, one wishing to gain further knowledge of the Homeland Security Act and form an opinion should read the 35 or so page document on their own. You can find a link to the Homeland Security Act of 2002 below.

Homeland Security Degrees

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Walden University Online: Walden University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association. The Higher Learning Commission is one of six regional accrediting bodies recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

BS in Criminal Justice - Homeland Security
BS in Criminal Justice - Management & Administration
BS in Criminal Justice - Computer Info Syst & Security
BS in Criminal Justice - Crime & Criminals
BS in CIS - Information Systems Security
MSIS - Enterprise Information Systems Security
MPA - Homeland Security and Policy Coordination
M.S. in Psychology - Terrorism and Security
M.S. in Psychology - Crisis Management and Response
PhD in Public Policy - Homeland Security

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Capella University:

BS in Public Safety - Homeland Security
BS in Public Safety - Emergency Management
BS in Public Safety - Criminal Justice
BS in Public Safety - Security Management
MS in Public Safety - Emergency Management, Criminal Justice
PhD in Public Safety - Emergency Management, Criminal Justice

Everest University Online :

Homeland Security Associate's Degree
Homeland Security Bachelor's Degree
Criminal Investigations Associate's Degree
Criminal Justice Associate's Degree
Criminal Justice Bachelor's Degree
Paralegal Associate's

Herzing College: (Online Programs)

Bachelor's in Criminal Justice - Homeland Security
Bachelor's in Criminal Justice
Associate's in Paralegal Studies

Kaplan University: (Online Programs)

BSCJ - Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Computer Crime, Corrections
AAS in Criminal Justice
AASCJ - Corrections, Law Enforcement, Private Security
BS in Criminal Justice
MS in Criminal Justice
MS in Criminal Justice Global Issues

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Keiser University Online :

Associate's in Homeland Security
Bachelor's in Homeland Security
AA in Criminal Justice
Associate's in Paralegal Studies
Bachelor's in Criminal Justice
Bachelor's in Legal Studies
Master's in Criminal Justice

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Rasmussen College Online:

Associate's in Criminal Justice - Homeland Security
Associate's in Criminal Justice
AACJ - Corrections
AACJ - Crime Scene Evidence
AACJ - Law Enforcement
Associate's in Accounting - Financial Investigation
Associate's - Paralegal
Bachelor's in Criminal Justice
Certificate - Police Officer Education

Texas A&M - The Bush School of Government and Public Service:

Graduate Certificate in Homeland Security