## Homeland Security Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice

**Homeland Security Overview**

It’s no secret. We live in an increasingly dangerous world, and protecting the nation requires specially-trained professionals who are dedicated to tracking, intercepting and prosecuting would-be terrorists. Homeland Security professionals have emerged as an indispensable member of America’s national security team, assuming the vital role of protecting citizens from terrorists and hostile nations. If you want to enter this field, consider ECPI University.

Through ECPI’s year-round schedule, you could earn a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice with a concentration in Homeland Security in as little as 2.5 years. ECPI’s program can provide graduates with the ability to:

- Understand the policies and procedures of the Department of Homeland Security
- Follow security and surveillance principles
- Assume the role of intelligence gathering in protecting the nation's critical infrastructures
- Apply knowledge of the legal issues surrounding Homeland Security
- Acquire knowledge of NIMS (National Incident Management System) and its application to Homeland Security

**Program Description**

ECPI University builds all of its programs around one guiding principle: LEARN BY DOING. ECPI’s Homeland Security program focuses on the real world application of national security and criminology principles. Curriculum is designed to provide graduates with knowledge and skills such areas as:

- Law Enforcement, Security, Surveillance and Investigations
- Terrorism and Counter-terrorism
- Homeland Security Operations
- Legal Issues in Homeland Security
- Multi-cultural Communication and International Ideologies
- Emergency Planning

**Possible Career Track**

Upon completion, graduates with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice with a concentration in Homeland Security could possibly lead to employment opportunities in the following areas:

- The Department of Homeland Security
- Law Enforcement Agencies (local and federal)
- U.S. Customs
- Border Patrol
- Intelligence Gathering
- FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Association)
- Transportation Protection/Security
- Private Security

**Curriculum**

## Program Requirements

Core Curriculum48 semester credit hours

| Course ID | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| [CJ100](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/CJ100?width=500&height=550) | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| [CJ325](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/CJ325?width=500&height=550) | CJ Special Populations | 3 |
| [CJ106](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/CJ106?width=500&height=550) | Criminal Law I | 3 |
| [CJ110](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/CJ110?width=500&height=550) | Law Enforcement Operations | 3 |
| [CJ125](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/CJ125?width=500&height=550) | Criminal Procedure | 3 |
| [CJ130](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/CJ130?width=500&height=550) | Ethics in Criminal Justice | 3 |
| [CJ135](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/CJ135?width=500&height=550) | Corrections | 3 |
| [CJ200](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/CJ200?width=500&height=550) | Investigations | 3 |
| [CJ225](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/CJ225?width=500&height=550) | Crime Scene Management | 3 |
| [CJ229](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/CJ229?width=500&height=550) | Cybercrime Investigation | 3 |
| [CJ230](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/CJ230?width=500&height=550) | Introduction to Terrorism | 3 |
| [CJ235](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/CJ235?width=500&height=550) | Criminology | 3 |
| [CJ350](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/CJ350?width=500&height=550) | Criminal Justice Documentation | 3 |
| [CJ380](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/CJ380?width=500&height=550) | Private Security I | 3 |
| [CJ410](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/CJ410?width=500&height=550) | CJ Capstone Project | 3 |
| [CJ430](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/CJ430?width=500&height=550) | Conflict Management | 3 |

Arts and Sciences31 semester credit hours

| Course ID | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| [CAP480](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/CAP480?width=500&height=550) | Arts and Sciences Capstone | 3 |
| [COM115](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/COM115?width=500&height=550) | Principles of Communication | 3 |
| [ECO201](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/ECO201?width=500&height=550) | Macroeconomics | 3 |
| [ENG110](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/ENG110?width=500&height=550) | College Composition | 3 |
| [ENG120](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/ENG120?width=500&height=550) | Advanced Composition | 3 |
| [HUM205](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/HUM205?width=500&height=550) | Culture and Diversity: Exploring the Humanities | 3 |
| [MTH131](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/MTH131?width=500&height=550) | College Algebra | 3 |
| [MTH140](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/MTH140?width=500&height=550) | Statistics | 3 |
| [PHY120](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/PHY120?width=500&height=550) | Physics | 3 |
| [PHY120L](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/PHY120L?width=500&height=550) | Physics LAB | 1 |
| [PSY105](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/PSY105?width=500&height=550) | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| [PSY220](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/PSY220?width=500&height=550) | Positive Psychology | 3 |

Self-Integration and Computer Literacy9 semester credit hours

| Course ID | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| [COR191](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/COR191?width=500&height=550) | Career Orientation | 1 |
| [FOR110](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/FOR110?width=500&height=550) | Essentials for Success | 3 |
| [CIS106](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/CIS106?width=500&height=550) | Introduction to Operating Systems | 3 |
| [CIS108](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/CIS108?width=500&height=550) | Office Applications | 2 |

## Concentration Requirements

Homeland Security18 semester credit hours plus electives

| Course ID | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| [CJ210](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/CJ210?width=500&height=550) | Global Comparative Justice | 3 |
| [CJ245](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/CJ245?width=500&height=550) | Multi-Cultural Communication for Law Enforcement | 3 |
| [CJ320](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/CJ320?width=500&height=550) | CJ Special Topics | 3 |
| [CJ435](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/CJ435?width=500&height=550) | Emergency Planning | 3 |
| [CJ416](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/CJ416?width=500&height=550) | Domestic Terrorism | 3 |
| [CJ485](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/CJ485?width=500&height=550) | Homeland Security | 3 |
| | Various Electives | 15 |

Electives

| Course ID | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| [ACC160](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/ACC160?width=500&height=550) | Principles of Accounting I | 3 |
| [ACC161](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/ACC161?width=500&height=550) | Principles of Accounting I | 3 |
| [BUS121](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/BUS121?width=500&height=550) | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| [CJ115](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/CJ115?width=500&height=550) | Drugs and Crime | 3 |
| [CJ205](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/CJ205?width=500&height=550) | Juvenile Justice | 3 |
| [CJ240](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/CJ240?width=500&height=550) | Intelligence | 3 |
| [CJ245](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/CJ245?width=500&height=550) | Multi-Cultural Communication for Law Enforcement | 3 |
| [CJ290](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/CJ290?width=500&height=550) | Externship-CJ III | 3 |
| [CJ291](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/CJ291?width=500&height=550) | Externship-CJ II | 2 |
| [CJ292](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/CJ292?width=500&height=550) | Externship-CJ I-a | 1 |
| [CJ305](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/CJ305?width=500&height=550) | Victimology | 3 |
| [CJ310](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/CJ310?width=500&height=550) | Digital Forensic Analysis | 3 |
| [CJ320](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/CJ320?width=500&height=550) | Human Trafficking and Domestic Violence | 3 |
| [CJ340](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/CJ340?width=500&height=550) | Organized Crime | 3 |
| [CJ361](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/CJ361?width=500&height=550) | Law Enforcement Management | 3 |
| [CJ370](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/CJ370?width=500&height=550) | Rules of Evidence | 3 |
| [CJ390](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/CJ390?width=500&height=550) | Crime Mapping | 3 |
| [CJ400](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/CJ400?width=500&height=550) | Fraud Examinations | 3 |
| [CJ416](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/CJ416?width=500&height=550) | Domestic Terrorism | 3 |
| [CJ461](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/CJ461?width=500&height=550) | Media Relations for Law Enforcement | 3 |
| [CJ480](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/CJ480?width=500&height=550) | Probation and Parole | 3 |
| [CJ481](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/CJ481?width=500&height=550) | Case Management for Criminal Justice Professionals | 3 |
| [CJ485](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/CJ485?width=500&height=550) | Homeland Security | 3 |
| [CJ490](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/CJ490?width=500&height=550) | Externship-CJ Sr. III | 3 |
| [EET350](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/EET350?width=500&height=550) | Overview of Electronic Security Devices | 3 |

**Possible Outcomes**

## Homeland Security Outcomes

**Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are expected to:**

- Apply ethical standards across professional and personal settings
- Evaluate the quality and sufficiency of evidence in the criminal justice process
- Analyze the impact of human behavior on crime
- Assess criminal justice issues using modern techniques including technology
- Apply the skills needed to manage crisis within various populations
- Evaluate emergency operations plans

**Homeland Security Concentration Outcomes**

Students in the Homeland Security concentration will gain the following additional outcomes:

- Evaluate security and response plans for the nation's critical infrastructure

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