Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice - Homeland Security and Emergency Management Concentration

To help students prepare to play a role in the vital effort to protect our nation, CTU developed the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice – Homeland Security and Emergency Management (BSCJ-HEM) program for the Online platform with the guidance of the Center for Homeland Defense and Security, Naval Postgraduate School. It’s “All-Hazards” approach to Homeland Security training and education is designed to help students acquire an in-depth understanding of emergency management, technology, communications, intelligence, critical infrastructure, terrorism, and other knowledge needed in a wide range of government and private organizations. Students will also have the opportunity to develop essential skills in ethics, critical thinking, and strategic planning.

BSCJ Program prepares the student to:

• Possess the knowledge and skills to help secure a position in the criminal justice field
• Identify/recognize the diverse needs of the criminal justice system and the public it serves
• Apply communication, professional skills and technical knowledge in the criminal justice field
• Apply the fundamentals of homeland security and emergency management to create plans, analyze risk, and propose solutions for technology and critical infrastructure protection

Degree Requirements

Courses: General Education

CJUS261	Ethics in Criminal Justice	4.5
ENGL101	Composition and Critical Thinking	4.5
ENGL103	Composition: Writing and Research	4.5
COMS201	Technical and Professional Writing	4.5
IT102	Computers and Information Technology Literacy	4.5
GOVT201	American Government and Public Affairs	4.5
LITR201	Literature: A Reflection of Life	4.5
MATH102	Introduction to College Math	4.5
MATH106	Algebra for Business	4.5
PSYC102	Introductory Psychology	4.5
SCI101	Introduction to the Sciences	4.5
SCI103	Science and Technology- Laboratory Course	1.5
SOCL102	Introductory Sociology	4.5
SCI201	Environmental Science and Sustainability	4.5
SCI203	Environmental Science and Sustainability - Laboratory Course	1.5
UNIV104	Academic and Career Success	4.5
	Total Credit Hours:	66

Courses: Core

CJUS141	Introduction to Criminal Justice	4
CJUS254	Introduction to Homeland Security	4
CJUS290	Criminal Law	4
CJUS343	Criminology	4
CJUS375	Criminal Procedure	4
HLS110	Terrorism: Origins, Ideologies and Goals	4
HLS120	Introduction to Emergency Management	4
HLS200	Introduction to Homeland Security Strategy	4
HLS210	Introduction to Homeland Security and Emergency Management Technologies and Applications	4
HLS300	HR and Administrative Issues in Homeland Security and Emergency Management	4
HLS305	Understanding Critical Infrastructures	4
HLS310	Comparative Approaches to Event Management	4
HLS315	Interagency Relationships in Homeland Security	4
HLS320	Private Sector Role in Homeland Security	4
HLS325	Research Methodology and Policy Analysis	4
HLS330	Advanced Application of Homeland Security and Emergency Management Technologies	4
HLS340	Emergent Topics in Homeland Security and Emergency Management	4
HLS350	Introduction to Intelligence	4
HLS360	Counterintelligence	4
HLS400	Constitutional Law and Public Policy Analysis	4
HLS410	The Psychology of Fear Management and Terrorism	4
HLS420	Strategic Planning and Budgeting for Homeland Security and Emergency Management	4
HLS430	Planning for Homeland Security and Emergency Management	4
HLS450	Local Emergency Management and Civil Preparedness	4
HLS460	Advanced Application of Intelligence in Homeland Security	4
HLS470	Evaluating Risk in Critical Infrastructure	4
HLS480	Knowledge Into Practice: Communications and Emergency Planning	4
MGMT115	Introductory Business Practices	4
UNIV201	Career Planning and Management	4
	Total Credit Hours:	116

Total Credit Hours: 182

Locations

• Colorado Springs
• Aurora (Denver Area)
• Virtual Campus

Area of Study

• Security Studies & Criminal Justice