Bachelor of Science (BS) in Public Safety
School of Undergraduate Studies
Homeland Security Specialization
Pursue a homeland security career and help protect your country's citizens, lands, and property. This specialization focuses on managing public security in conjunction with federal resources. The curriculum includes course work on such topics as domestic and international terrorism; multijurisdictional coordination; and diplomatic, technological, and intelligence approaches to national security. A capstone project provides an opportunity to apply and demonstrate your leadership skills in the growing field of homeland security. People who choose this specialization may wish to pursue career advancement or deeper expertise in federal, state, or local security/enforcement agencies, or to transition from the military into a civilian homeland security career.
The National Security Agency and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security have designated Capella University as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Education (CAEIAE).
Public Safety Undergraduate Scholarship Opportunity
Total Program:
180
quarter credits
Next Start Date: Call for date
Cost Per Credit:
$310.00
78% of our learners receive aid.
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General Education Requirements
To complete your bachelor's degree, you will need 45 quarter credits in general education subject areas with a minimum of 6 quarter credits from each category. We offer general education courses in communication, humanities, natural science and mathematics, and social science.
Residents of Arkansas must complete Arkansas general education requirements.
MAT2050 - Statistical Literacy required for Homeland Security specialization.
Core Courses
- PS3004 - Communication Strategies for the Public Safety Professional - 6 quarter credits
- PS3100 - Introduction to Criminal Justice - 4 quarter credits
- PS3200 - Introduction to Emergency Management - 4 quarter credits
- PS3300 - Principles of Security Management - 4 quarter credits
- PS3400 - Introduction to Homeland Security - 4 quarter credits
- PS3500 - Applied Public Safety Theory - 4 quarter credits
- PS3600 - Principles of Public Safety Investigation - 4 quarter credits
- PS3700 - Justice, Crime, and Ethics - 4 quarter credits
- PS3800 - Applied Public Safety Research Methods - 4 quarter credits
- PS3900 - History of Violence in the U.S. Society - 4 quarter credits
- PS3950 - Introductory Public Safety Statistical Research* - 6 quarter credits
Specialization Courses
- PS4310 - Homeland Security in the 21st Century* - 4 quarter credits
- PS4320 - Homeland Security and Multijurisdictional Coordination - 4 quarter credits
- PS4325 - Homeland Security and Emergency Management - 4 quarter credits
- PS4330 - Leadership in Homeland Security - 4 quarter credits
- PS4340 - Technology and Homeland Security - 4 quarter credits
- PS4350 - Government, Media, and Civil Liberties - 4 quarter credits
- PS4360 - Domestic and International Terrorism - 4 quarter credits
- PS4365 - World Conflict* - 4 quarter credits
- PS4370 - Diplomatic Approaches to National Security - 4 quarter credits
- PS4380 - Intelligence Role in Homeland Security - 4 quarter credits
- PS4390 - Multijurisdictional Approaches to Investigations - 4 quarter credits
Elective Courses
- Choose 37 quarter credits of additional undergraduate courses.
Capstone course (to be taken during learner's final quarter)
- PS4990 - Public Safety Senior Capstone Project - 6 quarter credits
* This course has a prerequisite. Contact an enrollment counselor for more information.
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