Program Description
The Bachelor of Science in Homeland Security degree program presents an academic foundation that prepares graduates to lead efforts to achieve a safe, secure, and resilient homeland through a program of study that includes counter terrorism, border management, immigration, cyber networks, critical infrastructure, and disaster resilience. Students who earn this degree may pursue careers in homeland security, law enforcement, emergency management, information security, business continuity, crisis management, and other public or private security roles.
Concentration Description
Connects concepts from criminal justice, forensics, and psychology, to provide foundational knowledge of psychological principles and their application to criminal behavior. It delves into psychological structures that explain criminal actions, examines the connection between mental health and the criminal justice system, and investigates how prejudices and discrimination can evolve into criminal acts. Additionally, the program highlights the critical role of forensic science in the legal process, encompassing the gathering of criminal evidence, investigative procedures, and the delivery of expert testimony in court.
