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.
The Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice with a concentration in Homeland Security and Emergency Management is a 182-credit-hour program that is offered online and at the Colorado Springs campus. The program consists of 66 credit hours of general education requirements; 28 credit hours devoted to the criminal justice core; and 88 credit hours for the homeland security and emergency management concentration.
The Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice (BSCJ) with a concentration in Homeland Security and Emergency Management degree program was developed in partnership with 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, and the threat of terrorism for 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.
Mission Statement
The mission of the College of Security Studies is to offer degrees in criminal justice, homeland security, and cybersecurity to create the professionals that will address issues these fields are facing today and likely to confront tomorrow. The College anticipates industry and enterprise trends that have significant societal impact in order to provide diverse programs that cultivate professional competencies, critical-thinking, ethical decision-making, and cultural sensitivity to promote social justice and global security.
Homeland Security and Emergency Management Concentration Outcomes
• 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 |
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| COMS105 | Interpersonal Communication | 4.5 |
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| COMS203 | Speech Communications | 4.5 |
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| 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