Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice

Student pursuing the Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice may complete 12 graduate credits in the following programs:

  • Master of Science in Homeland Security
  • Master of Science in Homeland Security, Counterterrorism (Graduate Certificate in Counterterrorism option)
  • Master of Science in Homeland Security, Emergency Management (Graduate Certificate in Emergency Management option)

Master of Science in Homeland Security

Bachelor's to Master's Program Courses

Students can select four of the following courses:
HLS-5050Foundations of Homeland Security

3

MPL-5100Research Methods in Public Service

3

HLS-6250Technology and Information Security

3

HLS-6110International Legal and Ethical Issues

3

MNP-5150Leading Strategic Change in Public Service

3

HLS-6400Funding and Program Administration for Homeland Security

3

How these courses apply to the bachelor's degree:

To earn a total of 12 credits at the undergraduate level that can be applied to the MS in Homeland Security, candidates may use these courses to satisfy the Criminal Justice Area of Study electives or they may use these courses in the elective section of their bachelor’s degree program.


MS HS Graduate Certificate in Counterterrorism option

Bachelor's to Master's Program Courses

Students enrolled in Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice can earn 12 graduate credits towards the Master of Science in Homeland Security with an area of study in Counterterrorism. .Students who complete HLS-5000, HLS-5100, HLS-6200 and HLS-6300 will also earn the Graduate Certificate in Counterterrorism.

Students can select four of the following courses:

HLS-5050Foundations of Homeland Security

3

MPL-5100Research Methods in Public Service

3

HLS-6250Technology and Information Security

3

HLS-6110International Legal and Ethical Issues

3

MNP-5150Leading Strategic Change in Public Service

3

HLS-6400Funding and Program Administration for Homeland Security

3

HLS-5000Terrorism and Homeland Security in the U.S.

3

HLS-5100Protecting the Homeland: Balancing Security and Liberty

3

HLS-6200Homeland Security Preparedness: Prevention and Deterrence

3

HLS-6300Protecting the Homeland: Response and Recovery

3

How these courses apply to the bachelor's degree:

To earn a total of 12 credits at the undergraduate level that can be applied to the MS in Homeland Security, candidates may use these courses to satisfy the Criminal Justice Area of Study electives or they may use these courses in the elective section of their bachelor’s degree program.


MS Homeland Security, Graduate Certificate in Emergency Management option

Bachelor's to Master's Program Courses

Students enrolled in Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice can earn 12 graduate credits towards the Master of Science in Homeland Security with an area of study in Emergency Management.  .Students who complete EDM-5000, EDM-6100, EDM-6200 and EDM-6300 will also earn the Graduate Certificate in Emergency Management.

Students can select four of the following courses:

HLS-5050Foundations of Homeland Security

3

MPL-5100Research Methods in Public Service

3

HLS-6250Technology and Information Security

3

HLS-6110International Legal and Ethical Issues

3

MNP-5150Leading Strategic Change in Public Service

3

HLS-6400Funding and Program Administration for Homeland Security

3

EDM-5000Principles of Emergency Management

3

EDM-6100Legal/Policy/Regulatory Issues in Emergency Management

3

EDM-6200Hazard Mitigation and Preparedness Strategies

3

EDM-6300All-Hazards Response and Recovery Planning

3

How these courses apply to the bachelor's degree:

To earn a total of 12 credits at the undergraduate level that can be applied to the MS in Homeland Security, candidates may use these courses to satisfy the Criminal Justice Area of Study electives or they may use these courses in the elective section of their bachelor’s degree program.