The Bachelor of Science in Homeland Security and Emergency Management, offered through the Colangelo College of Business at Grand Canyon University, equips leaders to confidently handle crisis situations and protect communities. This innovative program blends emergency management frameworks with essential business leadership skills, preparing professionals to address modern security challenges effectively.

Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, the program delivers a robust curriculum that integrates homeland security knowledge with emergency management practices. Students develop critical thinking, ethical decision-making skills, and the ability to coordinate effective responses to natural disasters and security threats.

Program Domains

• Emergency Management Frameworks and Practice
• Organizational Disaster Management and Leadership
• Research and Critical Thinking
• Ethics, Relationship Building, and Community Engagement

Program Highlights

• Integration of business leadership principles
• Focus on servant leadership through a Christian worldview
• Practical crisis management strategies
• Disaster preparedness and response planning
• Community safety and security protocols
• Online flexibility for working professionals
• Real-world application through case studies

Career Pathways
Graduates excel in roles such as:

• Emergency Management Director
• First-Line Supervisor of Police and Detectives

They find opportunities in diverse sectors, including:

• Government agencies
• Private security firms
• Emergency services
• Public safety organizations