Columbia Southern University –Bachelor of Science in Homeland Security
Columbia Southern University offersa Bachelor of Science Degree in Homeland Security. The Bachelor of Science degree in Homeland Security presents an academic foundation which will allow graduates to lead efforts to achieve a safe, secure, and resilient homeland. This program provides students with the knowledge to counter terrorism and enhance our national security; secure and manage our borders; enforce and administer our immigration laws; protect cyber networks and critical infrastructure; and ensure resilience from disasters. By the end of the program, students will have the ability to provide essential support to national and economic security and the homeland security enterprise.
Total Program Requirements 120
General Education Requirements36
Major Requirements36
Electives48
General Studies Electives36 Credit Hours
Students may select general electives from any 1000 – 4000 level courses that have not been used to satisfy other category requirements in the major.
Homeland Security Requirements36 Credit Hours
HLS 2301Introduction to Terrorism3
HLS 3301Weapons of Mass Destruction3
HLS 3302American Homeland Security3
HLS 3303Terrorism Response Operations3
CYB 4301Cyber Security and Crime3
CYB 4303Critical Infrastructure Protection3
BCJ 2000Introduction to Criminal Justice3
HLS 3304 Ethical and Legal Issues in HLS 3
HLS 3305Disaster Planning and Management3
HLS 3306 Homeland Security Technology 3
HLS 4301Preparedness and Response Partners3
HLS 4320 Homeland Security Capstone 3
Electives 48 Credit Hours
Students may select electives from courses not used to meet other requirements.
Students must take into consideration the 36 credit hour upper division requirement when selecting courses. Please consult your advisor for more information.
Columbia Southern University (CSU) is an accredited member of the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC). The DEAC is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency, and is a recognized member of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). CHEA is a nonprofit organization serving as a national advocate for self-regulation of academic quality through accreditation. All CSU programs have been reviewed and approved by DEAC.
For more information:
Contact: Dr. Joseph V. Saitta, CHPP
Program Director, Criminal Justice
College of Safety and Emergency Services
Columbia Southern University
21982 University Lane
P.O. Box 3110
Orange Beach, AL 36561
Phone: 1-800-977-8449 ext. 1241
Cell: 540-226-8454
Email:
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Updated: 4/17/2015
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