B.S. in Criminal Justice: Homeland Security
Residential B.S. in Criminal Justice: Homeland Security
The Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice: Homeland Security prepares you for the frontline of a natural disaster or terrorist attack. You’ll learn how to prepare your community for critical incidents and ways to facilitate interagency cooperation.
Our professors have held leadership positions in homeland security and teach using hands-on activities to provide you with a practical understanding of terrorism, incident command, and infrastructure protection.
Learn How To:
- Plan for, respond to, and recover from natural and man-made disasters
- Coordinate staff and budgets from multiple agencies when responding to a critical incident
- Understand the phases of a disaster
Academics: Homeland Security Cognate
Credit Hours
120 total hours
Degree Completion Plan (DCP)
Criminal Justice (B.S.): Homeland Security DCP
Admission Requirements
View Liberty’s undergraduate admissions requirements
Homeland Security Courses
- Administration of Justice Organizations: CJUS 300
- Introduction to Homeland Security: CJUS 380
- Incident Command System: CJUS 381
- Critical Infrastructure Protection: CJUS 382
- Terrorism: GOVT 480
Law enforcement personnel who can document successful completion of an accredited police officer school in their state may earn up to 14 credit hours toward their degree. Military experience may also be evaluated for potential college credit.
Career Opportunities in Homeland Security
- Emergency Management Specialist
- Homeland Security Analyst
- Industrial Security Specialist
- Security Specialist
- Transportation Security Officer