Bachelor of Science in Homeland Security
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The BSHS requires completion of a total of 120 credit-hours of instruction, 60 of which are at the upper level (junior and senior years). Students must have completed a minimum of 60 credit-hours of college-level studies at the lower level (freshman and sophomore years). Within the required 120 credit-hours a student must also complete at least 30 credit-hours in General Education in total to receive a BSHS degree.
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BSHS Program Objectives
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Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to:
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- Apply knowledge in Homeland Security to specialized areas of concern
- Evaluate the importance of communication, coordination, and cooperation in a variety of competing agencies
- Apply expertise in various international and domestic terrorist entities and comprehend the underlying conflicts that foster their existence
- Relate real-world conflict analysis and resolution approaches that have been used to defuse crises
- Synthesize the roles of the key players in Homeland Security such as government (federal, state & local), military, and non-government organizations and critique their effectiveness
- Make suggestions for implementing new ideas by utilizing research methods and statistical data from the field
- Create realistic Homeland Security policies using various considerations while keeping in mind realities such as budget concerns and legal authority
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BSHS Core Courses
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CJ 320
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Introduction to Forensic Science
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CJ 405
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Criminal Investigation
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COMM 205
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Technical Writing
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HS 100
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Introduction to Homeland Security
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HS 110
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Introduction to Emergency Management
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HS 130
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Introduction to Terrorism and Counterterrorism
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HS 201
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Emergency Preparedness
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HS 265
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Introduction to International Relations
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HS 271
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Emergency Management Technology
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HS 310
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Critical Incident Response
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HS 420
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Maritime Security
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BSHS Recommended Electives
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CJ 100
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Introduction to Criminal Justice
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CJ 206
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Introduction to Law Enforcement
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CJ 216
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Criminology
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CJ 340
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Constitutional Law
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CJ 400
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Criminal Courts System
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CJ 410
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Criminal Evidence
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CJ 420
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Criminal Procedure
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CJ 450
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Criminal Justice Management
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COMM 330
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Organizational Communication
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FIN 300
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Principles of Finance
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HA 310
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Epidemiology and Community Health
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MGT 300
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Principles of Management
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MGT 311
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Human Resources Management
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MGT 331
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Leadership
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MGT 332
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Organizational Behavior
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