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 Introduction to Criminal Justice 3 CJ325 CJ Special Populations 3 CJ106 Criminal Law I 3 CJ110 Law Enforcement Operations 3 CJ125 Criminal Procedure 3 CJ130 Ethics in Criminal Justice 3 CJ135 Corrections 3 CJ200 Investigations 3 CJ225 Crime Scene Management 3 CJ229 Cybercrime Investigation 3 CJ230 Introduction to Terrorism 3 CJ235 Criminology 3 CJ350 Criminal Justice Documentation 3 CJ380 Private Security I 3 CJ410 CJ Capstone Project 3 CJ430 Conflict Management 3 Arts and Sciences31 semester credit hours Course ID Course Name Credits CAP480 Arts and Sciences Capstone 3 COM115 Principles of Communication 3 ECO201 Macroeconomics 3 ENG110 College Composition 3 ENG120 Advanced Composition 3 HUM205 Culture and Diversity: Exploring the Humanities 3 MTH131 College Algebra 3 MTH140 Statistics 3 PHY120 Physics 3 PHY120L Physics LAB 1 PSY105 Introduction to Psychology 3 PSY220 Positive Psychology 3 Self-Integration and Computer Literacy9 semester credit hours Course ID Course Name Credits COR191 Career Orientation 1 FOR110 Essentials for Success 3 CIS106 Introduction to Operating Systems 3 CIS108 Office Applications 2 Concentration Requirements
Homeland Security18 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 Course ID Course Name Credits ACC160 Principles of Accounting I 3 ACC161 Principles of Accounting I 3 BUS121 Introduction to Business 3 CJ115 Drugs and Crime 3 CJ205 Juvenile Justice 3 CJ240 Intelligence 3 CJ245 Multi-Cultural Communication for Law Enforcement 3 CJ290 Externship-CJ III 3 CJ291 Externship-CJ II 2 CJ292 Externship-CJ I-a 1 CJ305 Victimology 3 CJ310 Digital Forensic Analysis 3 CJ320 Human Trafficking and Domestic Violence 3 CJ340 Organized Crime 3 CJ361 Law Enforcement Management 3 CJ370 Rules of Evidence 3 CJ390 Crime Mapping 3 CJ400 Fraud Examinations 3 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 - 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