The Bachelor of Applied Science in Criminal Justice – Homeland Security & Counterterrorism Concentration prepares students to analyze threats, assess vulnerabilities, and counter the ideological, geopolitical, and operational forces that drive terrorism and extremism. Designed for criminal justice professionals who work at the intersection of public safety and homeland security, the concentration provides applied competency in intelligence analysis, radicalization, ethics, and legal frameworks. This concentration is distinct from the BAS Emergency Management – Homeland Security Concentration as it emphasizes the identification, analysis, and disruption of threats rather than incident command and disaster response operations. The curriculum covers the global and domestic dimensions of homeland security, including the political contexts of key world regions that shape modern threats, grounded in foundational principles of terrorism response and homeland security law. Students learn to apply intelligence-driven, ethically informed decision-making across federal, state, local, and private-sector contexts, complementing their foundational preparation in criminal justice law, investigation, and ethics to support the full range of responsibilities they will encounter in public safety and counterterrorism careers.

A bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice – Homeland Security & Counterterrorism Concentration prepares students to analyze and address complex challenges across the criminal justice system through applied theory, professional practice, and evidence-based decision-making. Grounded in core competencies in law and courts, criminal investigation, victimology, community relations, ethics, and mental health and crisis response, the program emphasizes constitutional principles, ethical leadership, and effective professional communication.

Average Annual Cost for this Degree:
$8,640