Homeland Security (Minor)

What is homeland security?

From terrorism to immigration, data security to climate change, corporate security to national security intelligence, natural disasters to community resilience, today’s threat environment is complex and dynamic. Security studies is a broad, interdisciplinary field, requiring professionals who possess critical thinking, problem solving, analytical and communication skills. Homeland security students build the analytical, technical and strategic skills central to ensuring security for agencies, organizations and the nation.

Why study homeland security at UNH?

Fully available on both the Manchester and Durham campuses, the homeland security minor gives students an excellent glimpse at what it takes to keep the nation safe and resilient. This minor is designed to provide a professional experience to students who are interested in aspects of the homeland security profession. In this minor, you’ll learn how homeland security issues, challenges and tools relate to your specific major and to your future career. You’ll be empowered to identify and address challenges of national and international significance, which is valuable in diverse and rewarding careers in both the public and private sectors.

Potential career areas

• Corporate security
• Critical infrastructure protection
• Cybersecurity and information security
• Emergency management
• Environmental security
• Forensics
• Intelligence community
• Law enforcement (local/state/federal)
• Law school or legal support functions
• Military service
• National security policy/analysis
• Risk management