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Bachelor of Homeland Security
- West Haven, United States
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
Certificate of Achievement in Homeland Security at Merritt College, Oakland, for full-time on-campus students.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Build subject knowledge and transferable analytical skills in Homeland Security. Apply appropriate methods to problems in this field
- work on academic or practical tasks
- and communicate findings clearly.
Career outcomes
- Corrections
- law enforcement
- courtroom careers
- homeland security
Curriculum
- Public safety award listed under Administration of Justice at Merritt
- with instruction by working professionals from the field. The course list is in the curriculum catalogue
- which could not be read.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Secondary/high school completion with certified transcripts and grading-system explanation
- One academic letter of recommendation
- Personal essay (250-650 words)
- Passport copy
Accepted academic background
Secondary/high school completion with certified transcripts and grading-system explanation, One academic letter of recommendation, Personal essay (250-650 words), Passport copy
Language tests
- IELTS 6
Documents you’ll need
- Secondary School Academic Records
- Passport Copy
How to apply
- Submit the international undergraduate online application or the Common Application. Submit certified secondary school records and a passport copy. Provide English proficiency evidence if required. Monitor your admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $51,270 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $50 USD |
| Deposit | $1,000 USD |
Program details
| Campus | West Haven |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Henry C. Lee College of Criminal Justice and Forensic Sciences |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 121 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | Merit-based undergraduate scholarships of $15,000–$33,000 per year are available to eligible first-time full-time students at the main campus. Applicants are normally automatically considered when applying; selection and renewability conditions apply. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
1 Nov 2026
Closed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
Tuition is $51,270 USD per year. The application fee is $50 USD. The deposit is $1,000 USD. The estimated living cost is $24,581 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.

