Penn State College of Medicine to offer master's in homeland security degree

This program is going to be offered by Penn State World College http://www.worldcampus.psu.edu/wc/index.shtml

Online program first homeland security degree with medical focus

Hershey, Pa. -- Beginning spring semester 2006, Penn State College of Medicine will offer the first master's in homeland security degree with a public health preparedness focus through Penn State's World Campus, the university's online education program. Penn State's Board of Trustees approved the degree today (March 18).
The goal of the online Master of Homeland Security in Health Preparedness is to prepare current homeland security professionals and individuals interested in transitioning into the field. It is specifically focused on public health preparedness. This program will help prepare emergency management workers, first responders, public health officials, and others on the front lines of homeland security to better respond to challenges faced each day. Penn State hopes to attract students nationally.


The entire press release can be found at http://live.psu.edu/story/10998