State University of New York College of Technology at Canton – Bachelor of Technology in Homeland Security

The State University of New York College of Technology at Canton (SUNY Canton) has developed the Homeland Security program to provide students with a combination of theory and practical skills in the subject area as well as offering a solid grounding in the broader justice system. As a result, students will understand the importance of the impact of technology, human resource and other organizational constraints on homeland security strategies. Since there are growing fiscal, human resource and technological needs in the field, persons who possess the right mix of these qualities will be able to develop, integrate and apply best practices to Homeland Security issues confronting both the public and private sector. Students will be versed in the challenges associated with developing and implementing a readiness plan, agency collaboration, threat assessment, and the underlying factors motivating acts of political violence.

Homeland Security Program Strengths:

  • The ability to anticipate, prepare for, prevent and react to both foreign and domestic terrorism.
  • Hands-on training from experienced faculty in the intelligence analysis and investigation fields.
  • Discussion of ethical, Constitutional, and civil liberty issues involved in intelligence operations.
  • Analysis of modern practices and techniques in the post-USA PATRIOT Act society.
  • Study in and comprehension of the National Incident Management System.

The Homeland Security Bachelor of Technology degree requires the completion of 121-123 credit hours that include a Criminal Justice core, general education courses, Homeland Security required courses, and program electives.

Homeland Security Core Requirements:

JUST 230 Fundamentals of Homeland Security

JUST 303 Investigative Interviewing

JUST 326 Threats to Homeland Security

JUST 355 Public Safety Critical Incident Response

JUST 375 Methods of Terrorism through the Ages

JUST 380 Civil Liberties & Homeland Security

JUST 415 Emerging Issues in Homeland Security

JUST 420 Corporate Role in Homeland Security

JUST 425 Law Enforcement Intelligence Systems in Homeland Security

LEST 375 Immigration Law & Border Control

A unique feature of the Homeland security program is the option during the final semester of completing an internship (3 – 15 credit hours) or a one to five course option of Criminal Justice courses.

SUNY Canton is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.

For further information:

Contact: Paul Bowdre, Assistant Professor

Homeland Security Curriculum Coordinator

Criminal Justice Department

SUNY Canton

34 Cornell Drive

Canton, NY 13617

Phone: (315) 386-7338

Email:

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Additional information:

Updated: 7/20/2015

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