Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting Degree

Homeland security is a blanket term that describes a national effort to ensure safety and security of citizens against foreign and domestic threats or acts. Even though the term homeland security is often associated with terrorism, there are a variety of threats that can endanger citizens from natural disasters to acts of terrorism. Get more details below including other South Carolina colleges that offer homeland security, law enforcement, and firefighting degrees.

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Anderson University (AU)

1530 Harden Street, Columbia, SC

Anderson University is a nonprofit private institution located in Anderson, SC and provides a large number of degree programs for students. The school's Baptist affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's curriculum. Anderson University has an annual student enrollment of approximately two thousand.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Psychology
• Communications And Journalism
• Security And Protective Services

The admissions process starts with the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and standardized test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions office. The majority of students accepted to this school have an SAT score in a range of 1400 to 1740, or an ACT composite score within the range of 20 to 25. 73% of those students that apply are admitted to this school, of which 34% choose to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is close to $23,000, but may change per year. Students are encouraged to use the school's price of attendance calculator to better understand their cost of attending this school. The price of on-campus housing is approximately $4,300 per year. Students enrolled at Anderson University may be eligible for aid which is usually scholarships, grants, and loans.

Athletic programs are available at Anderson University through the NCAA, allowing students to compete in intercollegiate athletics. Athletic programs offered may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Golf (NCAA Division II)
• Soccer (NCAA Division II)
• Softball (NCAA Division II)

Students who would like to learn more about this school can take a look at their website at http://www.andersonuniversity.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Anderson University offers a bachelor's degree program in homeland security, law enforcement, and firefighting.

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Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.