Homeland Security Concentration

Students in the B.A. in Criminal Justice program focus on the interdisciplinary study of crime and the functioning of the criminal justice system. Students develop critical analytical skills and knowledge of research methodologies and findings. The program explores emerging issues in criminal justice as well as ethical dimensions in the field. In addition, students grow a broad knowledge of the traditional liberal arts disciplines while developing a greater depth of knowledge in criminal justice. The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree program in Criminal Justice prepares students for a wide range of careers within the criminal justice field, as well as career change, advancement, or graduate and professional education.

The Concentration in Homeland Security consists of 12-credit hours of coursework and provides students with a broad view of homeland security and emergency management issues focusing on policy considerations and aligning with the five National Preparedness System mission areas of prevention, protection, mitigation, response and recovery. Please contact an Advisor for further information.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the Criminal Justice program will be able to:

• consistent with the criteria established by the Academy of Criminal Justices Sciences ACJS, apply concepts in areas of administration of justice, corrections, criminological theory, law adjudication, and law enforcement;
• communicate, both verbally and in writing, in a clear and professional manner;
• critically analyze and evaluate social science and criminal justice research, theories, and policies; and
• employ ethical perspectives and judgment and apply principles of diversity in criminal justice practice.