Homeland Security and Public Safety

Homeland Security and Public Safety - Herzing University Online Programs

A degree in Homeland Security and Public Safety can be applied to many careers within the security, emergency, and law enforcement fields. The Herzing programs in Homeland Security and Public Safety include coursework that prepares graduates to:

• Analyze intelligence data and recognize potential security threats
• Think critically and ethically
• Demonstrate proficiency in observation & recall, criminalistics and evidence forensics
• Create and implement emergency response plans

Each program incorporates the required core courses for successful entry into this field and adds additional courses as required by the level of education the student pursues.

Associate of Science in Criminal Justice

The Associate degree provides students with 60 semester credit hours. All topics listed above are studied in order to ensure graduates have knowledge of the different areas of criminal justice. Graduates will have a well-rounded approach to working within the public safety sector and will be employable in the different career areas. Upon graduation, students are able to roll these credits into the Bachelor of Science in Homeland Security and Public Safety and the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice.

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Bachelor of Science in Homeland Security and Public Safety with No Minor or Concentration

This degree is ideal for those responsible for identifying potential terrorist targets and maintaining the safety of large groups of people. The core courses in homeland security & public safety and criminal justice are completed in this degree, including a capstone project in homeland security and public safety, first responder, fire science, terrorism, emergency management, industrial security, and incident stress management courses. For those students with a large number of college credits earned from a prior institution, this degree allows for greater transferability of credits and does not include a minor or concentration.

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Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice with a Concentration in Homeland Security

For students who would like a strong background in homeland security and public safety but will not transfer in a large number of prior college credit, this degree may be the best fit. The Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice with a Concentration in Homeland Security moves beyond the core criminal justice courses by including courses in criminal psychology and investigation, narcotics and financial crimes, as well as the core courses in homeland security and public safety.

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Master of Business Administration

Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Homeland Security and Public Safety degree program who are interested in pursuing a master’s degree have two ways to save time and money with the Herzing University online MBA!

1. Dual Enrollment – This program allows current bachelor’s degree students the opportunity to exchange two business (BU) or open elective courses for two MBA courses during their senior year.
2. Herzing bachelor's degree students and alumni receive a 15% tuition discount on their master’s degree courses!

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