Missouri State University
Center for Homeland Security

The Missouri State University Center for Homeland Security was established in 2007 in response to the nation’s growing homeland security needs and issues. The center will focus on education, training, research and service. In terms of education, Missouri State has partnered with the Naval Post Graduate School, Center for Homeland Defense & Security (CHDS) in developing and providing a 12 hour certificate program in Homeland Security and Defense for the Missouri National Guard. The new program is designed to help the National Guard to fulfill its critical roles, responsibilities and tasks in conducting Homeland Defense and Security and Defense Support to Civil Authorities. Additionally, it will provide an avenue to degree completion for National Guard personnel at all levels, to raise the level of education across the force, to provide leadership education as personnel progress through their careers, and to help them think critically in dealing with the asymmetric threats faced in the Global War on Terror.

For further information please contact Dr. Bernard McCarthy, Director, Center for Homeland Security at 417-836-6679 or by email at BernardMcCarthy@Missouristate.edu