Homeland Security, Bachelor of Science
REQUIRED MAJOR HOURS 30
REQUIRED MINOR HOURS NONE
TOTAL PROGRAM HOURS 30
PRESCRIBED COURSES ATTAINABLE IN GEN ED: NONE
The Homeland Security Bachelor of Science degree provides skill development in service and leadership while working in the community thus allowing students to have immediate impact in their communities. The degree provides expertise to officers or those seeking officer positions, promotions, and those who want to become part of the solution to an ever-growing international challenge that negatively impacts our citizens in the 21st Century.
Student Learning Outcomes
Graduates of Homeland Security Major will be able to:
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Evaluate significant homeland security issues facing society and demonstrate a professional competency which includes major social, political, and historical context of America and various world cultures both past and present;
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Demonstrate competence in understanding how the issues of race, diversity, and poverty impact the areas of homeland security and criminal justice administration;
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Apply racial, diversity, poverty, and social deviance theoretical foundations to their law enforcement and homeland security practices and responsibilities.
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Demonstrate the organizational behavior skills in intellectual, social, and political areas needed to function effectively in the 21st century homeland security profession;
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Explain and employ a depth of subject content of homeland security practices within the system which will establish a strong foundation to support to support an immediate entry level into the homeland security profession.
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Demonstrate effective research skills, which include quantitative and qualitative data gathering and analysis, relate to the homeland security profession;
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Demonstrate the ability to identify and analyze evidence and present issues to homeland security officers, criminal justice practitioners, and judicial officials; and
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Incorporate professional values within ethical and legal guidelines of homeland security administration and explain the importance of personal responsibility and accountability for professional, law enforcement practices and ethical decision making.
Program Requirements (30 hours)
Required Major Hours (21 hours)
Supportive Elective Courses (9 hours)
Total Credit Hours: 30