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Program overview

Students pursuing a minor in homeland security policy will develop an understanding of issues such as risk assessment, world politics and civil liberties.

Department of Political Science

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Our 24-credit minor is designed to give students broad training in the theoretical and applied nature of homeland security policy.

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