OpenFieldMaster of Science in Homeland Security
Advanced study in critical infrastructure protection, emergency management disaster response, intelligence analysis, cyber threat countermeasures, and international counterterrorism.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- 2.75 undergraduate GPA
- English language proficiency
- TOEFL 79+ or IELTS 6.5
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Optional
- Thesis / Research statement
- Professional resume and statement of intent
- Recommendation letters
- Two professional letters
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Graduate assistantships with tuition reduction and research stipends
- Application fee
- $25
- Tuition / joining costs
- $5,800/year (In-state) / $14,200/year (Out-of-state)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- May 1, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-16
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Northwestern State University documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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