<h2 id="section---FrequentlyAskedQuestions">Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <h3 id="section---WhatKindOfProgramIsIt">What Kind of Program Is It?</h3> <p>Colorado Technical University's Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice with a specialization in Homeland Security program is designed to help students learn about emergency management, communications, technology, critical infrastructure, terrorism, and intelligence. This program also focuses on training in critical thinking, ethics, and strategic planning. You have the opportunity to take classes in areas such as criminal justice, criminology and criminal law, event management, interagency relationships, and homeland security strategy. Other areas of study could include counterintelligence, the psychology of fear management, constitutional law, local emergency management, and risk evaluation. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What Are the Prerequisites?</h3> <p>Those thinking of applying to Colorado Technical University's Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice with a specialization in Homeland Security program should have aptitudes in communication, statistics, or computer science. Applicants to all of Colorado Technical University's programs must have a high school diploma or equivalent; some programs have additional requirements. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreTheCourseRequirements">What Are the Course Requirements?</h3> <p><u>Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Course Requirements</u> </p> <p><u>Core Courses</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Name</th></tr> <tr><td>CJUS253</td><td> Homeland Security</td></tr> <tr><td>CJUS260</td><td> Criminal Justice Ethics</td></tr> <tr><td>CJUS290</td><td> Criminal Law</td></tr> <tr><td>CJUS343</td><td> Criminology</td></tr> <tr><td>CJUS375</td><td> Criminal Procedure</td></tr> <tr><td>HLS110</td><td> Terrorism: Origins, Ideologies and Goals</td></tr> <tr><td>HLS120</td><td> Introduction to Emergency Management</td></tr> <tr><td>HLS200</td><td> Introduction to Homeland Security Strategy</td></tr> <tr><td>HLS210</td><td> Introduction to Homeland Security and Emergency</td></tr> <tr><td>HLS300</td><td> HR and Administrative Issues in Homeland Security and</td></tr> <tr><td>HLS305</td><td> Understanding Critical Infrastructures</td></tr> <tr><td>HLS310</td><td> Comparative Approaches to Event Management</td></tr> <tr><td>HLS315</td><td> Interagency Relationships in Homeland Security</td></tr> <tr><td>HLS320</td><td> Private Sector Role in Homeland Security</td></tr> <tr><td>HLS325</td><td> Research Methodology and Policy Analysis</td></tr> <tr><td>HLS330</td><td> Advanced Application of Homeland Security and Emergency</td></tr> <tr><td>HLS340</td><td> Emergent Topics in Homeland Security and Emergency</td></tr> <tr><td>HLS350</td><td> Introduction to Intelligence</td></tr> <tr><td>HLS360</td><td> Counterintelligence</td></tr> <tr><td>HLS400</td><td> Constitutional Law and Public Policy Analysis</td></tr> <tr><td>HLS410</td><td> The Psychology of Fear Management and Terrorism</td></tr> <tr><td>HLS420</td><td> Strategic Planning and Budgeting for Homeland Security and</td></tr> <tr><td>HLS430</td><td> Planning for Homeland Security and Emergency Management</td></tr> <tr><td>HLS450</td><td> Local Emergency Management and Civil Preparedness</td></tr> <tr><td>HLS460</td><td> Advanced Application of Intelligence in Homeland Security</td></tr> <tr><td>HLS470</td><td> Evaluating Risk in Critical Infrastructure</td></tr> <tr><td>HLS480</td><td> Knowledge Into Practice: Communications and Emergency 180 credits. This includes both general and core courses.</td></tr> </table><h3 id="section---WhatCouldIDoAfterIGraduate">What Could I Do After I Graduate?</h3> <h4 id="section---CareerOpportunities">Career Opportunities</h4> <p>Colorado Technical University's Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice with a specialization in Homeland Security program graduates can work in private or governmental agencies. Some industries in which you could work include law enforcement, private security, and event planning. Positions that you could pursue include: </p> <ul><li>Homeland security agent </li><li>Law enforcement officer </li><li>Security officer </li><li>Police officer </li><li>Prison guard </li></ul><h4 id="section---AdvancedDegrees">Advanced Degrees</h4> <p>Alternatively, graduates of Colorado Technical University's Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice with a specialization in Homeland Security program could pursue master's degrees. A master's degree in criminal justice could qualify you for management positions. It could also prepare you to work as an independent consultant or start your own business. </p> <p>Master's degree options include: </p> <ul><li>Master of Science in Criminal Justice </li><li>Master of Science in Criminal Administration </li><li>Master of Science in Homeland Security </li></ul><p><i>CTU does not guarantee employment or salary. University grants or scholarships are based on established criteria as published in the University's catalog and are awarded after verification that the conditions of eligibility have been met.</i></p>