Homeland Security
In the wake of the events on 9/11, the field of homeland security has grown exponentially. Consider this concentration if you want to learn more about standard operating procedures for identifying, planning for, and responding to terrorist threats, as well as patterns and trends related to terrorism.
In this concentration you will
- Learn about all types of weapons of mass destruction and biological and chemical threats and disasters.
- Discover how to respond to such incidents.
- Study the skills required for a homeland security position with
- The border patrol
- Local and regional first responders
- Hazardous material response teams
- Emergency relief agencies such as the Federal Emergency Management Administration
Completion Requirements
- 181 total credit hours
- Foundation course (1 cr.)
- General education courses (45 cr.)
- Core courses (40 cr.)
- Concentration courses (15 cr.)
- Elective courses (75 cr.)
- Capstone course (5 cr.)
Time to completion may vary by student, depending on individual progress and credits transferred, if applicable. For a personalized estimate of your time to completion, call an enrollment advisor at 1-866-492-5336.
Students may be eligible to transfer up to 135 credits. At least 45 credits (including specific courses) must be completed at Walden.
Foundation Course (1 cr.)
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| WLDN 1000 | Dynamics of Walden Success: Learning Lab | 1 |
Core Courses (40 cr.)
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
CRJS 1001  |
Contemporary Criminal Justice Systems | 5 |
| CRJS 2001 |
Criminology and Social Control | 5 |
| CRJS 2002 |
Juvenile Delinquency and Justice | 5 |
| CRJS 2003 |
Criminal Law | 5 |
| CRJS 3001 |
Corrections | 5 |
| CRJS 3002 |
Courts and Judicial Process | 5 |
| CRJS 3003 |
Law Enforcement | 5 |
| CRJS 3004 | Data Analysis for the Criminal Justice Professional | 5 |
Concentration Courses (15 cr.)
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| CRJS 4301 |
Terrorism | 5 |
| CRJS 4302 |
Critical Incidents and Cross-Agency Coordination | 5 |
| CRJS 4303 |
Weapons of Mass Destruction and Disaster Response | 5 |
Elective Courses (75 cr.)
Choose 15 additional electives (75 cr.) from any B.S. in Criminal Justice concentration or from the general education courses, or from concentration courses in any of our bachelor's programs.
Capstone Course (5 cr.)
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| CJRS 4150 |
Capstone: International Justice and Human Rights | 5 |
For assistance in deciding which online degree concentration fits your goals, request information or speak with an enrollment advisor by calling 1-866-492-5336. A list of international toll-free phone numbers is available for students outside the United States.
