<h2 id="section---FrequentlyAskedQuestions">Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <h3 id="section---WhatKindOfProgramIsIt">What Kind of Program Is It?</h3> <p>Strayer University's Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice with a concentration in Homeland Security and Emergency Management program is an online and campus-based program. Concentration courses give you the opportunity to learn about emergency management procedures, terrorism and antiterrorism, public and private safety principles, homeland security organization and administration, and security assessment and solutions. You also have the chance to learn about crime and criminal behavior, juvenile delinquency, ethics and leadership, and criminal law. This program includes courses in business, English, math, psychology, humanities, science, and sociology. You also take a senior seminar in criminal justice. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What Are the Prerequisites?</h3> <p>Before enrolling in the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice with a concentration in Homeland Security and Emergency Management program you should be interested in the legal field and have a desire to protect others. Applicants to Strayer University's programs should have a high school diploma or equivalent; some programs may have additional requirements. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreTheCourseRequirements">What Are the Course Requirements?</h3> <p>Strayer University's Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice with a concentration in Homeland Security and Emergency Management program consists of 180 quarter hours: 27 core units, 27 major units, 27 concentration units, 54 general studies units, and 45 elective units. You will consult with an academic advisor to select your electives. </p> <p><u>Criminal Justice with a Concentration in Homeland Security and Emergency Management Course Requirements</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Area 1</th><th>Core Component</th></tr> <tr><td>BUS 100 </td><td> Introduction to Business</td></tr> <tr><td>CIS 105 </td><td> Introduction to Information Systems</td></tr> <tr><td>CRJ 100 </td><td> Introduction to Criminal Justice</td></tr> <tr><td>ENG 115 </td><td> English Composition</td></tr> <tr><td>MAT 105 </td><td> Introduction to College Mathematics</td></tr> <tr><td>PSY 110 </td><td> Social Psychology</td></tr> </table><p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Area 2</th><th>Major Component</th></tr> <tr><td>CIS 170 </td><td> Information Technology in Criminal Justice</td></tr> <tr><td>CRJ 105 </td><td> Crime and Criminal Behavior</td></tr> <tr><td>CRJ 180 </td><td> Juvenile Delinquency and Justice</td></tr> <tr><td>CRJ 220 </td><td> Ethics and Leadership in Criminal Justice</td></tr> <tr><td>LEG 320 </td><td> Criminal Law</td></tr> <tr><td>SOC 205 </td><td> Society, Law, and Government</td></tr> </table><p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Area 2</th><th>Concentration Component</th></tr> <tr><td>CRJ 420 </td><td> Emergency Management Procedures</td></tr> <tr><td>CRJ 440 </td><td> Terrorism and Antiterrorism</td></tr> <tr><td>CRJ 499 </td><td> Senior Seminar in Criminal Justice</td></tr> <tr><td>SEC 300 </td><td> Principles of Public and Private Security</td></tr> <tr><td>SEC 310 </td><td> Homeland Security Organization and Administration</td></tr> <tr><td>SEC 315 </td><td> Security Assessment and Solutions</td></tr> </table><p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Area 3</th><th>General Studies Component</th></tr> <tr><td>ENG 215 </td><td> Research and Writing</td></tr> <tr><td>ENG 240 </td><td> Communication for Business and the Professions</td></tr> <tr><td>HUM 100 </td><td> Introduction to Art, Music, and Literature</td></tr> <tr><td>HUM 101 </td><td> The Origins of Western Culture</td></tr> <tr><td>HUM 200 </td><td> Logic</td></tr> <tr><td>HUM 400 </td><td> Religion and Philosophy</td></tr> <tr><td>MAT 300 </td><td> Statistics</td></tr> <tr><td>POL 300 <br /> <br /> ECO 405</td><td>Contemporary International Problems <br /> <b>OR</b> <br /> Economic Problems and Issues</td></tr> <tr><td>PSY 100 <br /> <br /> PSY 105</td><td>The Individual and Society <br /> <b>OR</b> <br /> Introduction to Psychology</td></tr> <tr><td>SCI 110 <br /> <br /> SCI 115</td><td>Introduction to Physical Science <br /> <b>OR</b> <br /> Introduction to Biology</td></tr> <tr><td>SOC 100 </td><td> Introduction to Sociology</td></tr> <tr><td>SOC 300 </td><td> Sociology of Developing Countries</td></tr> </table><p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Area 4</th><th> Elective Component</th></tr> <tr><td> </td><td> You will consult with an academic advisor to select your electives</td></tr> </table><h3 id="section---WhatCouldIDoAfterIGraduate">What Could I Do After I Graduate?</h3> <h4 id="section---CareerOpportunities">Career Opportunities</h4> <p>After completing Strayer University's Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice with a concentration in Homeland Security and Emergency Management program, you could pursue employment in the criminal justice or security fields. You might be able to work in the public or private sectors. You could be involved with security or protecting others on a local, state, or national level. </p> <p>Positions that you might be able to pursue include: </p> <ul><li>Border patrol agent </li><li>Emergency manager </li><li>Homeland security agent </li><li>Immigration enforcement agent </li><li>Import specialist </li><li>Police officer </li><li>Security officer </li><li>Security specialist </li></ul><h4 id="section---AdvancedDegrees">Advanced Degrees</h4> <p>Although you could be able to pursue direct employment after earning the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice with a concentration in Homeland Security and Emergency Management from Strayer University, you might be interested in continuing your studies and pursuing a master's degree. This might prepare you for management positions in the public or private sectors. </p> <p>Master's degree options at Strayer University include: </p> <ul><li>Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Management </li><li>Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Professional Studies </li><li>Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Public Administration</li></ul>