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
Homeland Security 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
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
Homeland Security Curriculum
Program Requirements
| Course ID | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CJ100 | CJ100 Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3.00 |
| CJ106 | CJ106 Criminal Law I | 3.00 |
| CJ110 | CJ110 Law Enforcement Operations | 3.00 |
| CJ125 | CJ125 Criminal Procedure | 3.00 |
| CJ130 | CJ130 Ethics in Criminal Justice | 3.00 |
| CJ135 | CJ135 Corrections | 3.00 |
| CJ200 | CJ200 Criminal Investigations | 3.00 |
| CJ225 | CJ225 Crime Scene Management | 3.00 |
| CJ229 | CJ229 Cybercrime Investigation | 3.00 |
| CJ230 | CJ230 Introduction to Terrorism | 3.00 |
| CJ235 | CJ235 Criminology | 3.00 |
| CJ325 | CJ325 CJ Special Populations | 3.00 |
| CJ340 | CJ340 Organized Crime | 3.00 |
| CJ350 | CJ350 Criminal Justice Documentation | 3.00 |
| CJ380 | CJ380 Private Security I | 3.00 |
| CJ430 | CJ430 Critical Incident Management | 3.00 |
| Credit Hour(s) total | 48.00 | |
| Course ID | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CAP480 | CAP480 Arts and Sciences Capstone | 3.00 |
| COM115 | COM115 Principles of Communication | 3.00 |
| ENG110 | ENG110 College Composition | 3.00 |
| ENG120 | ENG120 Advanced Composition | 3.00 |
| HUM205 | HUM205 Culture and Diversity: Exploring the Humanities | 3.00 |
| MTH131 | MTH131 College Algebra | 3.00 |
| MTH140 | MTH140 Statistics | 3.00 |
| PHY120 | PHY120 Physics | 3.00 |
| PHY120L | PHY120L Physics LAB | 1.00 |
| PSY105 | PSY105 Introduction to Psychology | 3.00 |
| PSY220 | PSY220 Positive Psychology | 3.00 |
| Credit Hour(s) total | 31.00 | |
Concentration Requirements
| Course ID | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CJ210 | CJ210 Global Comparative Justice | 3.00 |
| CJ245 | CJ245 Multi-Cultural Communication for Law Enforcement | 3.00 |
| CJ320 | CJ320 Human Trafficking and Domestic Violence | 3.00 |
| CJ416 | CJ416 Domestic Terrorism | 3.00 |
| CJ435 | CJ435 Emergency Planning | 3.00 |
| CJ485 | CJ485 Homeland Security | 3.00 |
| Credit Hour(s) total | 18.00 | |
*Includes 18 Credit Hours from various electives.
| Course ID | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACC160 | ACC160 Principles of Accounting I | 3.00 |
| ACC161 | ACC161 Principles of Accounting II | 3.00 |
| BUS121 | BUS121 Introduction to Business | 3.00 |
| CJ115 | CJ115 Drugs and Crime | 3.00 |
| CJ140 | CJ140 Research Methods | 3.00 |
| CJ205 | CJ205 Juvenile Justice | 3.00 |
| CJ240 | CJ240 Intelligence | 3.00 |
| CJ245 | CJ245 Multi-Cultural Communication for Law Enforcement | 3.00 |
| CJ290 | CJ290 Externship-CJ III | 3.00 |
| CJ291 | CJ291 Externship-CJ II | 2.00 |
| CJ292 | CJ292 Externship-CJ I-a | 1.00 |
| CJ305 | CJ305 Victimology | 3.00 |
| CJ310 | CJ310 Digital Forensic Analysis | 3.00 |
| CJ320 | CJ320 Human Trafficking and Domestic Violence | 3.00 |
| CJ361 | CJ361 Law Enforcement Management | 3.00 |
| CJ370 | CJ370 Rules of Evidence | 3.00 |
| CJ390 | CJ390 Crime Mapping | 3.00 |
| CJ400 | CJ400 Fraud Examination | 3.00 |
| CJ410 | CJ410 CJ Capstone Project | 3.00 |
| CJ416 | CJ416 Domestic Terrorism | 3.00 |
| CJ461 | CJ461 Media Relations for Law Enforcement | 3.00 |
| CJ480 | CJ480 Probation and Parole | 3.00 |
| CJ481 | CJ481 Case Management for Criminal Justice Professionals | 3.00 |
| CJ485 | CJ485 Homeland Security | 3.00 |
| CJ490 | CJ490 Externship-CJ Sr. III | 3.00 |
| EET350 | EET350 Overview of Electronic Security Devices | 3.00 |
Visit the ECPI University Catalog for the most current program information.
*For allowable substitutions of arts and sciences courses, see the Arts & Sciences Department page.