Homeland Security
In the wake of the events on 9/11, the field of homeland security has grown exponentially. Consider this concentration if you want to learn more about standard operating procedures for identifying, planning for, and responding to terrorist threats, as well as patterns and trends related to terrorism.
In this concentration you will
- The border patrol
- Local and regional first responders
- Hazardous material response teams
- Emergency relief agencies such as the Federal Emergency Management Administration
Completion Requirements
- 181 total credit hours
- General education courses (45 cr.)
- Core courses (41 cr.)
- Concentration courses (15 cr.)
- Elective courses (75 cr.)
- Capstone course (5 cr.)
Estimated time to completion: 4.5 years, depending on individual progress and credits transferred. For a personalized estimate of your time to completion, call your enrollment advisor at 1-866-492-5336.
Students may be eligible to transfer up to 135 credits. At least 45 credits (including specific courses) must be completed at Walden.
Core Courses (41 cr.)
| COMM 1000 | Communication Skills For Career Development | 1 |
| CRJS 1001 | Contemporary Criminal Justice Systems | 5 |
| CRJS 2001 | Criminology and Social Control | 5 |
| CRJS 2002 | Juvenile Delinquency and Justice | 5 |
| CRJS 2003 | Criminal Law | 5 |
| CRJS 3001 | Corrections | 5 |
| CRJS 3002 | Courts and Judicial Process | 5 |
| CRJS 3003 | Law Enforcement | 5 |
| CRJS 3004 | Data Analysis for the Criminal Justice Professional | 5 |
Concentration Courses (15 cr.)
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| CRJS 4301 | Terrorism | 5 |
| CRJS 4302 | Critical Incidents and Cross-Agency Coordination | 5 |
| CRJS 4303 | Weapons of Mass Destruction and Disaster Response | 5 |
Elective Courses (75 cr.)
Choose 15 additional electives (75 cr.) from any B.S. in Criminal Justice concentration or from the general education courses, or from concentration courses in any of our bachelor's programs.
Capstone Course (5 cr.)
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| CJRS 4150 | Capstone: International Justice and Human Rights | 5 |
