Criminal Justice with Homeland Security Emphasis, BS
The Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice requires 128 semester hours including 45 semester hours in the major itself. The emphasis area in Homeland Security will afford the undergraduate criminal justice student the opportunity to enhance their professional development in the criminal justice or security field. The goal of this emphasis area is to allow working professionals the opportunity to add a focus in homeland security to their career or academic plans.
Completion of the capstone course is a requirement for the program, and the capstone may be taken only after all core course requirements have been met or concurrently with the final cluster. The capstone course will emphasize the theories and concepts of the major from an academic viewpoint as well as their practical applications in the professional setting. The course requires a mastery of the concepts within the major and integrates academic studies with issues faced by practicing professionals in their area of employment. Consequently, students should expect midterm and final examinations, case analyses, and at least one major research paper during the term of enrollment. A grade of “C” or above is necessary to pass the capstone course.
Degree Requirements
Core Curriculum
Criminal Procedure Cluster
Historical Perspectives on Homeland Security Cluster
Applications of Homeland Security Cluster
| HMS 35000 | Security Management & Physical Security | 3 |
| HMS 35100 | Disaster and Emergency Preparedness & Effective Communication | 3 |
| HMS 35200 | Information Security & Cyber Security | 3 |
Advanced Homeland Security Cluster
| HMS 37000 | Advanced Cyber Security | 3 |
| HMS 37100 | Constitutional Law & Homeland Security | 3 |
| HMS 37200 | Communication and Ethical Issues in Homeland Security | 3 |
Note: In special circumstances and with the permission of faculty advisor, ICJ 49200-49699 (1-3) may substitute in one of the above clusters.
Capstone
Students must also complete the capstone course: