Homeland Security FULL

Admissions

Rolling Admissions Policy for U.S. Students

Applications are processed year-round.  Once accepted into the program, students can take advantage of our convenient  evening, Saturday or online class schedule.


Application Deadlines

Term

In Person

Online

Spring

Dec. 15

Dec. 30

Summer I

March 15

March 30

Fall

Aug. 15

Aug. 30

For application deadlines that fall on a holiday or weekend, applications are due the next business day.


Degree Requirements

Admisssions to the program are based on the following criteria:

1. Transcripts

  • List all colleges and universities attended whether or not a degree was received
  • Send only official transcripts to the School of Administrative Science for review
  • Foreign language transcripts must submitted with a certified English translation

2. Recommendations

  • Three letters of recommendation are required and may be submitted separately
  • They must include the name and affiliation (i.e., university or place of business) of the person submitting the letter
  • Two of the letters must be from persons who can address your academic qualifications
  • One letter must be from an employer who can verify your form of homeland security employment

3. Grade Point Average (GPA)

 All undergraduate and graduate averages must be listed including current near graduation average. A 2.75 or above undergraduate GPA must have been maintained to be considered for admission

4. Test Scores

No required GMAT or GRE scores.  International students must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)

5. Essay

Attach a written 1000 word essay outlining your current job responsibilities, duties, and management philosophy

6. Resume

A current resume must accompany the Application form                                                        

For more Information:

Paulette Laubsch, Ph.D
Director
201-692-6523 (V)
201-692-6529 (F)
mshs@fdu.edu (Email)