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

Effective November 13, 2016, this program is no longer available for future enrollments at the Aurora Campus.

 

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. Its “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
COMS201	Technical and Professional Writing	4.5
COMS203	Speech Communications	4.5
ENGL104	Introductory Written Communication	4.5
ENGL105	Professional Written Communications	4.5
HIST101	Modern American History: 1950 to the 21st Century	4.5
MATH102	Introduction to College Math	4.5
MATH106	Algebra for Business	4.5
POLS101	Introduction to Political Science	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
• Virtual Campus

Area of Study

• Security Studies & Criminal Justice