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Homeland Security Degree 100% Online
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice - 100% Online
Homeland Security Degree Program Overview
If you’re looking for a career that provides meaningful work and a sense of purpose, it’s hard to top Homeland Security. These are the people who prepare for, prevent, and respond to domestic emergencies, particularly terrorism. They secure our borders, airports, seaports, and waterways, as well as research and develop the latest security technologies.
If you’ve ever thought about pursuing a career in Homeland Security, ECPI University has a way for you to get started without ever stepping foot on campus. Our 100 percent online Homeland Security program can prepare you to:
- Apply knowledge of the legal issues surrounding Homeland Security
- Follow security and surveillance principles
- Understand the policies and procedures of the Department of Homeland Security
- Assume the role of intelligence gathering in protecting the nation's critical infrastructures
- Acquire knowledge of NIMS (National Incident Management System) and its application to Homeland Security
What’s more, at ECPI University Online, you can complete your education much faster. Through our year-round, accelerated schedule, you can earn an Online Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice with a concentration in Homeland Security in as little as 2.5 years.
Program Description
ECPI University builds all of its programs around one guiding principle: LEARN BY DOING. ECPI’s Online 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 in 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 an Online 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 Curriculum
48 semester credit hours
| Course ID | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CJ100 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CJ105 | Criminal Law | 3 |
| CJ110 | Law Enforcement Operations | 3 |
| CJ125 | Criminal Procedure | 3 |
| CJ130 | Ethics in Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CJ135 | Corrections | 3 |
| CJ140 | Research Methods | 3 |
| CJ200 | Investigations | 3 |
| CJ225 | Crime Scene Management | 3 |
| CJ227 | Computer Investigation | 3 |
| CJ230 | Introduction to Terrorism | 3 |
| CJ235 | Criminology | 3 |
| CJ340 | Organized Crime | 3 |
| CJ350 | Criminal Justice Documentation | 3 |
| CJ380 | Private Security I | 3 |
| CJ430 | Conflict Management | 3 |
Arts and Sciences
31 semester credit hours
| Course ID | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CAP480 | Arts and Sciences Capstone | 3 |
| COM115 | Principles of Communication | 3 |
| ENG110 | English Composition | 3 |
| ENG120 | Advanced Composition | 3 |
| HUM205 | Culture and Diversity | 3 |
| MTH131 | College Algebra | 3 |
| MTH140 | Statistics | 3 |
| PHY120 | Physics | 3 |
| PHY120L | Physics LAB | 1 |
| PSY105 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| PSY220 | Positive Psychology | 3 |
PHY 120 / L or BIO 122 / L
Self-Integration and Computer Literacy
9 semester credit hours
| Course ID | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| COR090 | Career Orientation Seminar | 0 |
| FOR110 | Essentials for Success | 3 |
| CIS106 | Introduction to Operating Systems | 3 |
| CIS115 | Computer Applications | 3 |
Concentration Requirements
Criminal Justice
18 semester credit hours plus electives
| Course ID | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CJ115 | Drugs and Crime | 3 |
| CJ205 | Juvenile Justice | 3 |
| CJ370 | Rules of Evidence | 3 |
| CJ435 | Emergency Planning | 3 |
| CJ461 | Media Relations for Law Enforcement | 3 |
| CJ480 | Probation and Parole | 3 |
| Various Electives | 15 |
Homeland Security
18 semester credit hours plus electives
| Course ID | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CJ210 | Global Comparative Justice | 3 |
| CJ245 | Multi-Cultural Communication for Law Enforcement | 3 |
| CJ320 | CJ Special Topics | 3 |
| CJ435 | Emergency Planning | 3 |
| CJ416 | Domestic Terrorism | 3 |
| CJ485 | Homeland Security | 3 |
| Various Electives | 15 |
Electives
Electives
| Course ID | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BUS121 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| CJ115 | Drugs and Crime | 3 |
| CJ205 | Juvenile Justice | 3 |
| CJ245 | Multi-Cultural Communication for Law Enforcement | 3 |
| CJ240 | Intelligence | 3 |
| CJ290 | Externship-CJ III | 3 |
| CJ291 | Externship-CJ II | 2 |
| CJ292 | Externship-CJ I-a | 1 |
| CJ310 | Digital Forensic Analysis | 3 |
| CJ320 | CJ Special Topics | 3 |
| CJ352 | Criminal Statutory Analysis | 3 |
| CJ361 | Law Enforcement Management | 3 |
| CJ370 | Rules of Evidence | 3 |
| CJ390 | Crime Mapping | 3 |
| CJ390L | Crime Mapping LAB | 1 |
| CJ416 | Domestic Terrorism | 3 |
| CJ461 | Media Relations for Law Enforcement | 3 |
| CJ480 | Probation and Parole | 3 |
| CJ481 | Case Management for Criminal Justice Professionals | 3 |
| CJ485 | Homeland Security | 3 |
| CJ490 | Externship-CJ Sr. III | 3 |
| EET350 | Overview of Electronic Security Devices | 3 |
Program Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are able to:
- Propose corrective actions when sensitive data is compromised.
- Critically evaluate the quality and sufficiency of evidence to support a criminal justice argument (case or proposal).
- Integrate scientific inquiry into the analysis of criminal justice issues.
- Analyze human behavior and the impact on crime.
- Integrate ethical group dynamic standards to meet criminal justice operational requirements.
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