Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice (BSCJ) with a Concentration in Homeland Security
The average length of time for a student taking a full course load is nine semesters. A minimum of 125 semester credit hours is required for graduation. Credits from other accredited institutions will be reviewed for transferability.
Students enrolled in this degree program who wish to pursue a master’s degree upon graduation can apply for Dual Enrollment, saving both time and money while working toward that goal. For more information on this opportunity, view the Dual Enrollment page on the Herzing University Online website.
REQUIRED COURSES IN THE CONCENTRATION* *A minimum of 29 semester credit hours is required.
FS 100 Introduction to Fire Service
45 Hours
3 Credits
This course details the job of today's firefighter, beginning with the basic requirements of Firefighter I and II, and including extensive information on subjects such as hazardous materials and terrorism.
FS 200 Fire Prevention
45 Hours
3 Credits
This course covers model building and fire prevention codes, including detailed information on the legal, economic, and political aspects of the fire inspection process. Addresses right of entry, enforcement authority, the permit system, building limits and types of construction, as well as fire protection systems and their maintenance.
HS 200 Domestic Terrorism
60 Hours
4 Credits
The course covers the preparation and planning for, mitigating the effects of, responding to, and recovering from terrorism disasters. It also covers analyzing existing emergency service planning and formulating effective plans for local, regional, state, and federal response in the event of terrorist incidents.
HS 300 International Terrorism
45 Hours
3 Credits
This course covers the social, economic, political, religious, and cultural foundations of international terrorism movements as well as the organizational structures and strategies used by international terrorist organizations.
HS 320 Critical Incident Stress Management
45 Hours
3 Credits
This course covers both basic and advanced knowledge and the suggested skills required to provide effective group crisis intervention services.
HS 400 Industrial Security
45 Hours
3 Credits
This course covers the design and evaluation process for physical protection systems and protection of assets. The course will include a problem-solving approach to security and risk assessment.
HS 490 Capstone Project
60 Hours
4 Credits
Students will complete one of the following requirements: a capstone project, supervised internship, or senior research thesis.
PH 100 Public Event Planning and Emergency Management
45 Hours
3.0 Credits
This course covers the basics on public event planning and the security involved before, during, and after the event. Scheduling and coordination is explained in depth.
PH 200 Community Health
45 Hours
3.0 Credits
This course is designed to assist practitioners in effectively communicating messages as well as impacting the norms and behaviors of both individuals and communities.
