Program Description

The Bachelor of Science in Homeland Security degree program presents an academic foundation that prepares graduates to lead efforts to achieve a safe, secure, and resilient homeland through a program of study that includes counter terrorism, border management, immigration, cyber networks, critical infrastructure, and disaster resilience. Students who earn this degree may pursue careers in homeland security, law enforcement, emergency management, information security, business continuity, crisis management, and other public or private security roles.

Multiple factors, including prior experience, geography and degree field, affect career outcomes. CSU does not guarantee a job, promotion, salary increase, eligibility for a position, or other career growth.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the program, students should be able to do the following:

• Prescribe tactical response options that align with available resources to determine jurisdictional procedures.
• Develop homeland security methodologies.
• Analyze the historical impact of terrorism.
• Assess weapons of mass destruction (WMD) counterterrorism strategies.

Maritime Safety Concentration

The Maritime Safety concentration equips students with the essential knowledge and skills to ensure safety in maritime environments. Students learn to analyze maritime environments, identify risks, and propose evidence-based solutions to promote safety and compliance. Through practical experiences like simulations and case studies, students gain hands-on skills in hazard control, risk assessment, and emergency management.

Concentration Outcomes

• Propose research-based solutions that promote a safe maritime work environment.
• 2 -Analyze maritime workplaces to identify occupational hazards.