Help Keep Our Nation Secure
If maintaining national security is your goal, consider earning a Bachelor’s Degree with a Specialization in Homeland Security Studies from DeVry University. Our degree program will help you master the fundamental and critical processes used to enhance national security, prevent terrorism and protect our citizens against cybercrimes.
Get to Know Our Homeland Security Studies Degree Specialization
When you earn your Bachelor’s Degree with a Specialization in Homeland Security Studies, you’ll learn strategies used by government agencies and local authorities to keep citizens safe from offline and online attacks. From police officers to state troopers and border patrol agents, every homeland security professional plays an integral part of this national security effort.
In our Homeland Security Studies Specialization, you’ll explore how we secure our borders, prepare for natural disasters, defend against cyberattacks and prevent domestic and foreign terrorism. Our courses are taught by knowledgeable faculty who will offer valuable insights on national security, international relations, intelligence analysis and emergency management.
Our Homeland Security Studies Specialization can be earned as a part of the Bachelor’s Degree in Justice Administration.
Classes Start Every 8 Weeks
Earn your Bachelor's Degree in Justice Administration with Homeland Security Studies Specialization in as little as 2 years + 8 months*—or even more quickly with qualifying transfer credits.
*Not including breaks. Assumes year-round, full-time enrollment.
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What You'll Learn
The Homeland Security Studies Specialization covers the following:
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Law and Government
Understand laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules and political processes. -
Sociology
Understand group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, ethnicity and cultures. -
Psychology
Observe and interpret personality, interests, learning and motivation, then apply psychological research methods. -
Complex Problem Solving
Apply critical and analytical thinking to identify complex problems, evaluate options and implement solutions.
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Observation
Identify information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events. -
Public Safety and Security
Gain knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures and strategies to promote effective local, state and national security for the protection of people, data, property and institutions. -
Administration and Management
Understand the fundamental management theories that drive organizations and programs forward. Develop skills in leadership, planning, project management, and resource management.
Your Financial Aid Options
Learn about scholarships, grants and loans that can help make your tuition more affordable.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of our Homeland Security Studies Specialization may consider careers such as:
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Border Patrol Agent
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Investigator
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Police Patrol Officer
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Public Safety Officer
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State Trooper
Learn more about Careers in Homeland Security
Program-Specific Courses
Homeland Security Studies
| CRMJ450 | Terrorism Investigation |
| JADM455 | Emergency Management |
| JADM480 | Homeland Security and Terrorism |
| JADM485 | Security Intelligence Analysis |
| POLI457 | International Relations |
Core Degree Courses
Justice Administration Foundation
| CRMJ300 | Criminal Justice |
| CRMJ310 | Law Enforcement |
| CRMJ315 | Juvenile Justice |
| CRMJ320 | Theory and Practice of Corrections |
| CRMJ400 | Criminology |
| CRMJ410 | Criminal Law and Procedure |
| CRMJ425 | Ethics and Criminal Justice |
| JADM200 | Introduction to Criminal Law |
| JADM240 | Introduction to the Criminal Courts |
| JADM250 | Police Report Writing |
| JADM270 | Correctional Counseling |
| JADM300 | Multiculturalism in Criminal Justice Systems |
| JADM310 | Drugs and Society |
| JADM330 | Victimology |
| JADM340 | Criminal Evidence |
| JADM350 | Research Methods in Criminal Justice |
Senior Projects
| JADM490 | Senior Project I |
| JADM494 | Senior Project II |
General Degree Courses
Communication skills
| ENGL112 | Composition |
| ENGL135 | Advanced Composition |
| ENGL216 | Technical Writing |
One of:
| SPCH275 | Public Speaking |
| SPCH276 | Intercultural Communication |
Humanities1
| LAS432 | Technology, Society, and Culture |
One of:
| ETHC334 | Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace |
| ETHC445 | Principles of Ethics |
One of:
| HUMN303 | Introduction to the Humanities |
| HUMN304 | Multi-Ethnic Humanities |
Social Sciences
| POLI330 | Political Science |
| SOCS185 | Culture and Society |
One of:
| SOCS325 | Environmental Sociology |
| SOCS350 | Cultural Diversity in the Professions |
Mathematics & Natural Sciences
| MATH114 | Algebra for College Students |
| MATH221 | Statistics for Decision-Making |
| SCI228 | Nutrition, Health and Wellness with Lab |
Personal & Professional Development
| CARD405 | Career Development |
| COLL148 | Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving |
Business
| MGMT404 | Project Management |
Computing
| COMP100 | Computer Applications for Business with Lab |
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DeVry's Justice Administration bachelor's degree program and any of its specializations are educational programs. For those interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement or as a police officer with any particular local, state, federal, or international agency- please be advised that additional qualifications are likely to be required. Applicants for jobs in the justice administration field may be subject to pre-employment screenings such as, but not limited to, criminal background checks, drug and/or alcohol testing, physical and/or psychological examinations and credit checks. Unsatisfactory screening results may result in denial of an offer for a position in the criminal justice related field. Before enrolling in a Justice Administration program, potential students are highly encouraged to check with the relevant agency for a complete list of position requirements.
1Students enrolled at a Nevada location take POLI332.
All students enrolled in site-based programs will be required to take some coursework online and, for some programs and locations, a substantial portion of the program may be required to be completed online.
