Homeland Security and Emergency Management

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Homeland Security and Emergency Management is designed to prepare students to manage emergencies, threats, and crises. This cross-disciplinary program integrates principles of emergency management, homeland security, risk assessment, business, leadership, and crisis communication, emphasizing theoretical knowledge and practical skills while incorporating a Christian worldview.

Given Carson-Newman’s mission for students to become “educated citizens and worldwide servant-leaders,” this degree will enable students to develop an understanding and appreciation of global developments within our own country and throughout the world, think critically, and act decisively as leaders in their professions and communities.

As the only undergraduate degree in Homeland Security and Emergency Management in Tennessee and one of the few institutions offering this program from a Christian worldview nationwide, our Bachelor of Science in Homeland Security and Emergency Management is comprised of the following curriculum:

Homeland Security and Emergency Management Core (27 Credits):

• BTS-165 Servant Leadership, 3 hours
• HSEM-201 Introduction to Homeland Security & Emergency Management (HSEM), 3 hours
• HSEM-301 Emergency Planning I, 3 hours
• HSEM-302 Emergency Planning II, 3 hours
• HSEM-310 Terrorism & Homeland Security, 3 hours
• HSEM-320 Homeland Security Law & Policy, 3 hours
• HSEM-401 Emergency Incident Command, 3 hours
• HSEM-431 Crisis Communication, 3 hours
• HSEM-460 Senior Capstone, 3 hours

General Emphasis (15 Credits):

Choose five (5) courses from the following:

• HSEM-315 Contemporary Issues in Homeland Security & Emergency Management (HSEM), 3 hours
• HSEM-305 Homeland Security & Emergency Management (HSEM) Internship, 3-6 hours
• HSEM-311 Domestic Terrorism, 3 hours
• HSEM-340 Business Continuity, 3 hours
• HSEM-432 Healthcare Emergency Mgt, 3 hours
• HSEM-433 Risk Assessment & Mgt, 3 hours
• HSEM-434 Crisis Management, 3 hours
• HSEM-440 Special Topics in Homeland Security & Emergency Management (HSEM), 3 hours

At a Glance

120 credit hours

Fully online

Program Launch: Fall 2025

What can you expect from your Homeland Security and Emergency Management degree?

• Understand and apply the phases of emergency management and the role each of them plays in managing and mitigating a disaster.
• Examine and analyze the growing threats and needs of homeland security and emergency management and its effect on public and private organizations.
• Demonstrate understanding of the legal environment as it relates to homeland security and emergency management.
• Work and lead as Christian servants within the homeland security and emergency management environment.
• Demonstrate the ability to plan, coordinate, and respond utilizing homeland security and emergency management measures at the local, state, and federal level.