Homeland Security Minor

The minor in Homeland Security provides the complementary knowledge and educational foundation for students seeking careers in their uniquely chosen majors with homeland security concerns. Topics include the operation of the criminal justice system, the methods and effects of terrorism, the means of providing security against terrorist acts in public and private businesses and industries, and the legal treatment of terrorist acts including detection, investigation, prosecution, and constitutional issues. Only non-Criminal Justice Administration majors may minor in Homeland Security. The minor requires 18 hours of CJA courses including 12 hours of required courses and 6 hours of guided electives.

Required Courses (9 hours):

CJA 1100 - Introduction to Criminal Justice Administration 3 credit hours
CJA 3750 - Terrorism and Criminal Justice 3 credit hours
CJA 4850 - Private and Industrial Security 3 credit hours

One of the following (3 hours):

CJA 4860 - Security Administration 3 credit hours
CJA 4870 - Security Law 3 credit hours

Guided Electives (6 hours);

CJA 3250 - Criminal Law 3 credit hours
CJA 3400 - Constitutional Issues and Criminal Justice 3 credit hours
CJA 3900 - Organized and White-Collar Crime 3 credit hours
CJA 4330 - Criminal Investigations 3 credit hours