Interested in criminal justice roles within the realm of homeland security? Colorado Technical University offers a Master of Science in Criminal Justice with a Homeland Security concentration. Analyze issues of law, policy, and society—and explore developing effective strategies to confront issues facing criminal justice practitioners in the real world. Discuss current trends in criminal justice, explore terrorism and Homeland Security management.

In the Homeland Security concentration, review organizational and policy challenges and critical infrastructure protection. You will also have the opportunity to develop insight into the structural, conceptual and intellectual underpinnings and implications of the homeland security project. Examine technology, information sharing, knowledge management and communication system solutions.

• Program Credits: 48
• Each Course Length: 5 Weeks

Program Overview

The Master of Science in Criminal Justice with a concentration in Homeland Security is a 48-credit-hour program that is offered online. The program consists of 28 credit hours in the criminal justice core with 20 credit hours dedicated to the homeland security concentration.

The Homeland Security concentration option is for students in the criminal justice discipline that are focused on pursuing careers/missions within the homeland security realm. The curriculum serves as preparation for students and professionals interested in pursuing criminal justice roles that align or interact with homeland security functions and organizations. The roles of criminal justice agencies and professionals as they relate to homeland security are ever evolving; therefore, this program is designed to help students develop the homeland security knowledge base and skills for policy development, planning and decision making in the criminal justice field.

This program does not lead to additional licensure or certification. As such, CTU has made no determination regarding prerequisites for licensure or certification in any state or jurisdiction.

The mission of the College of Security Studies is to provide engaging instruction and knowledge through public service programs that align with industry relevant standards and cultivate professional competencies, critical-thinking, ethical decision-making, and cultural awareness to promote social justice.

For the 11th consecutive year, CTU’s online Master of Science in Criminal Justice degree programs are ranked among the Best Online Master's in Criminal Justice Programs by U.S. News & World Report.

*CTU programs are ranked among U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Best Online Programs.

Learning Outcomes

MSCJ Program Learning Outcomes

• Apply knowledge of criminal justice principles to analyses and evaluations
• Incorporate the psychological and sociological dimensions of human behavior and crime in analyses and evaluations
• Apply advanced concepts relating to law enforcement, corrections and the courts
• Examine and integrate the emerging trends in the criminal justice system
• Analyze the contemporary issues facing interactions between the community and the criminal justice system that honors inclusion, diversity, and equity