Homeland Security and Public Safety (BSHSPS) with a Concentration in Emergency Medical Technology
The average length of time for a student taking a full course load is nine semesters. A minimum of 125 semester credit hours is required for graduation. Credits from other accredited institutions will be reviewed for transferability.
Students enrolled in this degree program who wish to pursue a master’s degree upon graduation can apply for Dual Enrollment, saving both time and money while working toward that goal. For more information on this opportunity, view the Dual Enrollment page on the Herzing University Online website.
REQUIRED COURSES IN THE MAJOR* *All courses, 47 semester credit hours, are required.
CJ 100 Introduction to Criminal Justice
45 Hours
3.0 Credits
This course covers the basics of criminal justice from law enforcement through corrections.
CJ 110 Introduction to Law Enforcement
45 Hours
3 Credits
This course is an introduction to law enforcement and the criminal justice system emphasizing the law enforcement perspective in examining the police role in the criminal justice system.
CJ 120 Introduction to Criminology
45 Hours
3 Credits
This course covers the characteristics of crime and criminal behavior.
CJ 130 Introduction to Law and Judicial Process
45 Hours
3 Credits
This course covers the major structures and basic legal concepts that underlie the criminal courts and the impact on society as a whole.
CJ 200 Introduction to Corrections
45 Hours
3 Credits
This course covers the basics of corrections including historical events and social issues which have shaped our current systems. The course also covers functions of corrections including contemporary prison populations, custodial structure, prisoner rights and legal issues, capital punishment, and community corrections programs and issues.
CJ 400 Criminal Psychology
45 Hours
3 Credits
This course introduces the deductive profiling method developed from existing profiling methods, psychological theory, and the forensic sciences. Deductive profiling is different from other forms of profiling in that it focuses on criminal profiling as an investigative process, solving real crime through an honest understanding of the nature and behavior of criminals. The course approaches each criminal incident as its own universe of behaviors and relationships.
CJ 420 Narcotics and Drug Abuse
45 Hours
3 Credits
This course evaluates conservative and liberal views on crime control proposals, guns and crimes, drug policies, the war on drugs, and the legalization of drugs. This course communicates complex ideas about how the criminal justice system operates and is affected by politics.
FS 100 Introduction to Fire Service
45 Hours
3 Credits
This course details the job of today's firefighter, beginning with the basic requirements of Firefighter I and II, and including extensive information on subjects such as hazardous materials and terrorism.
FS 200 Fire Prevention
45 Hours
3 Credits
This course covers model building and fire prevention codes, including detailed information on the legal, economic, and political aspects of the fire inspection process. Addresses right of entry, enforcement authority, the permit system, building limits and types of construction, as well as fire protection systems and their maintenance.
HS 200 Domestic Terrorism
60 Hours
4 Credits
The course covers the preparation and planning for, mitigating the effects of, responding to, and recovering from terrorism disasters. It also covers analyzing existing emergency service planning and formulating effective plans for local, regional, state, and federal response in the event of terrorist incidents.
HS 300 International Terrorism
45 Hours
3 Credits
This course covers the social, economic, political, religious, and cultural foundations of international terrorism movements as well as the organizational structures and strategies used by international terrorist organizations.
HS 320 Critical Incident Stress Management
45 Hours
3 Credits
This course covers both basic and advanced knowledge and the suggested skills required to provide effective group crisis intervention services.
HS 490 Capstone Project
60 Hours
4 Credits
Students will complete one of the following requirements: a capstone project, supervised internship, or senior research thesis.
PH 100 Public Event Planning and Emergency Management
45 Hours
3.0 Credits
This course covers the basics on public event planning and the security involved before, during, and after the event. Scheduling and coordination is explained in depth.
PH 200 Community Health
45 Hours
3.0 Credits
This course is designed to assist practitioners in effectively communicating messages as well as impacting the norms and behaviors of both individuals and communities.
