Program Overview
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The Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Homeland Security and Emergency Management was established to provide students with a broad view of homeland security and emergency management issues focusing on policy considerations and aligning with the five National Preparedness System mission areas of prevention, protection, mitigation, response, and recovery. Course work includes, but is not limited to, homeland security, emergency management, public safety, and business continuity issues. The program is intended for students who want to learn the fundamentals of homeland security and emergency management and prepares them for the day-to-day decision making required in the post-9/11 era.
NOTE:
- How Students Earn Credit in the Area of Study: All credits in this area of study may be completed with Thomas Edison State University courses and/or courses from other accredited institutions. Prior learning assessment (PLA) and/or examinations may also be used.
- A total of 18 area of study credits must be from courses at the 300 level or above.
Credit Distribution
I. General Education Featured Courses (45 Credits)
A. Intellectual and Practical Skills (15 Credits)
B. Civic and Global Leadership (9 Credits)
SOC-101 | Our Changing World An Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
ETH-230 | Ethics in the Digital Age | 3 |
POS-110 | American Government | 3 |
C. Knowledge of Human Cultures (15 Credits)
Select two featured courses from the list below:
SOC-291 | Criminology | 3 |
HIS-114 | American History II | 3 |
HIS-121 | Introduction to World History I | 3 |
HUM-103 | Introduction to the Humanities III: Music | 3 |
PHI-130 | Introduction to Critical Reasoning | 3 |
D. Scientific Knowledge (6 Credits)
For additional TESU course options that will satisfy this area of the degree, go to
Scientific Knowledge.
II. Area of Study (39 Credits)
A. Required Courses (21 Credits)
SOC-322 | Cultural Diversity in the United States | 3 |
HLS-355 | Critical Thinking for Homeland Security | 3 |
SOS-440 | Terrorism | 3 |
HLS-410 | Counterterrorism: Constitutional and Legislative Issues | 3 |
HLS-420 | Homeland Security: Preparedness, Prevention, and Deterrence | 3 |
HLS-429 | Protecting the Homeland: Response and Recovery | 3 |
SOS-492 | Research Methods in Social Sciences | 3 |
B. Area of Study Electives (Choose 15 Credits)
HLS-398 | Integrating Public Safety and Homeland Security | 3 |
LDR-305 | Foundations of Leadership | 3 |
AOJ-303 | White-Collar Crime | 3 |
AOJ-381 | Victimology and Criminal Behavior | 3 |
AOJ-484 | Public Policy, Crime, and Criminal Justice | 3 |
CIS-301 | Management Information Systems | 3 |
COM-330 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
COM-335 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
HIS-356 | War and American Society | 6 |
MAN-311 | Organizational Behavior | 3 |
POS-315 | International Relations I | 3 |
POS-420 | Conflict in International Relations | 3 |
PSY-379 | Social Psychology | 3 |
PSY-331 | Introduction to Counseling | 3 |
SOC-384 | Gangs | 3 |
SOS-360 | Games People Play: Game Theory in Life, Business, and Beyond | 3 |
SOS-370 | Challenges in U.S. and Global Public Health | 3 |
C. Capstone (3 Credits)
III. Electives (36 Credits)
For TESU course options, go to Elective Courses.
TESU accepts credits in transfer from accredited institutions as well as non-collegiate providers. View information and resources on where you may find additional learning experiences. |
Total Credit Hours: 120