We have compiled a list of links about our new program, related careers, as well as additional information pertaining to homeland security and emergency preparedness.

Learn more about the Bachelor of Arts in Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness at VCU.

For admissions information, please visit the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.

To find out about the other majors available at VCU, visit the Office of Undergraduate Admissions Programs of Study.

Dr. Jason Merrick
Dr. William Newmann
Col. William Parrish

View William Parrish, a former U.S. Department of Homeland Security official, speak about homeland security and emergency preparedness.

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William Parrish 2005 Distinguished Alumni Recipients

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U.S. Department of Homeland Security home page

Ways to volunteer
Now that you’ve read more about the exciting field of homeland security and emergency preparedness, find out more ways to get involved.

Opportunities to shape your future
Countless opportunities await you in the field of homeland security and emergency preparedness. From protecting the country’s borders to screening passengers flying across the world to analyzing intelligence reports, the prospects are limitless.

Links to Resources on Homeland Security, Emergency Prepardness, and Terrorism

William Newman, program coordinator
E-mail: wnewmann@vcu.edu
Phone: (804) 828-8038

William H. Parrish, program coordinator
E-mail: whparrish@vcu.edu
Phone: (804) 828-0496

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