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Department of Security Studies

SHSU’s Security Studies programs train future leaders to understand challenges such as terrorism, natural disasters, cyber and other threats to critical infrastructure across public and private sectors.
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Hone Your Talens. Impact The WOrld

The Department of Security Studies prepares students to meet evolving threats to public safety, national security, and critical infrastructure. Through a multidisciplinary approach rooted in the all-hazards framework, we provide students with the knowledge, analytical skills, and strategic mindset needed to address complex security challenges. Our programs emphasize real-world applications, ethical leadership, and innovative problem-solving across sectors including emergency management, law enforcement, cybersecurity, public health, and critical infrastructure protection. With a diverse, globally experienced faculty, we foster academic excellence and practical expertise to develop future leaders, policymakers, and analysts. Our mission is to empower students to contribute meaningfully to the safety and resilience of communities, organizations, and the nation.

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Physical Address

816 17th St.
Huntsville, TX 77340

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 2296
Huntsville, TX 77341-2296 

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Vivian Carlson, Assistant to the Chair: vxc003@shsu.edu

Dr. Nadav Morag, Chair: morag@shsu.edu

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Vivian Carlson, Assistant to the Chair: 936-294-1646

Dr. Nadav Morag, Chair: 936-294-4128

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