Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Blog
Explore articles highlighting emerging industry trends, valuable career insights, and what sets our program apart from the competition.
Interagency collaboration closes gaps and helps agencies better respond to security threats. Learn about its importance in national security strategy.
Career Resources
Discover career paths in homeland security and emergency management while gaining insight into the skills employers seek.
Career Resources
Top Emergency Management Jobs in Disaster Preparedness
Explore top emergency management jobs, disaster preparedness strategies, and how VCU’s online degree prepares you to lead in public safety and response planning.
Career Resources
How a Homeland Security Master’s Degree Can Impact Your Military Career
Learn how VCU’s online master’s in homeland security helps military veterans apply their skills to civilian careers in emergency management, intelligence and cybersecurity.
Career Resources
Thought Leadership
Building Resilient Communities: The Role of Emergency Preparedness Professionals
Discover the growing demand for emergency management jobs, key roles in the field, and how VCU's HSEP equips leaders to protect communities in crises.
Thought Leadership
Hear from VCU Wilder School faculty and experts on public safety, crisis response, policy, and the national security challenges shaping today’s world.
Thought Leadership
How New Cybersecurity Threats Shape Public and Private Policies
Cyber threats are evolving fast, targeting infrastructure and public policy. Learn how VCU’s online HSEP program prepares leaders to tackle cybersecurity risks.
Career Resources
Thought Leadership
Building Resilient Communities: The Role of Emergency Preparedness Professionals
Discover the growing demand for emergency management jobs, key roles in the field, and how VCU's HSEP equips leaders to protect communities in crises.
Career Resources
Thought Leadership
What Are the Core Emergency Management Principles?
Emergency management principles are used to create protocols that keep people safe during disasters. Discover how they help emergency managers save lives.
Admission Resources
Gain practical guidance on applying to the program, securing financial aid, and balancing graduate school with personal and professional commitments.
Admission Resources
Financial FAQs, Answered: How to Fund Your Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Master’s Degree
Explore financial aid options for VCU's online Master’s in Homeland Security program, including federal aid, scholarships, and military benefits.
Admission Resources
What Sets VCU’s Homeland Security Program Apart? A Guide to Curriculum and Faculty Expertise
Gain critical skills to protect communities and lead in crisis with VCU’s flexible, online Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness master’s program.
Admission Resources
Career Resources
Admitted Student Guide: How to Balance Work and Graduate School
Over 80 percent of graduate students work while earning their degrees. Learn the strategies that can help you manage school, career, and personal obligations.