Texas A&M University Bush School of Government and Public Service Homeland Security 4349 TAMU / 2129 Allen Bldg. College Station, TX 77843-4349 US   Phone: 1-979-862-3469 Fax: 1-979-845-4155   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's MPIA - Master's Program in International AffairsMPSA - Master of Public Service and Administration Certificate CHLS - Certificate in Homeland Security (15 credit hours; on-line)CAIA - Certificate in Advanced International Affairs (12-15 credit hours; residency and on-line) On Campus   The CHLS program is offered via distance education and is intended for people who need to understand the new security environment as part of their management and supervisory duties. Students take 15 credit hours of graduate course work centered upon homeland security isues and strategies at all levels of the government, as well as private industry.     Accreditation Information:   # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Pre-Requisite Courses International Student Requirements Requirements Qualifying Exam: Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: English Proficiency: Research Competency: Clinical Internship:   Work Experience Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements   Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 190  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 7  Average GPA: 3.500  Average Test Scores: 1160  Charge Per Credit: $213  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition: $5118  Financial Aid Offered:   Average Work Experience:   Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year: Semester  Placement Percentage: 86.00%  Historically Black: No   Religious Affiliation: Not applicable