GranthamUniversity – Online Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice with Homeland Security Specialty
GranthamUniversity is offering a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice with a Homeland SecuritySpecialty. The program is designed to prepare students for a variety of positions in law enforcement and to enable experienced personnel to expand their knowledge and skills. The Online Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice with a Homeland Security Specialty is suitable for military service members who are seeking to advance through the ranks. Central to this program of study is an exploration of the historical foundations of criminal justice, its agencies, its processes and present day applications. The degree program is offered entirely online.
The Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice graduate is expected to:
- Demonstrate understanding of the fundamental concepts of the administration of justice and describe the courts, the work group, criminal trial, and sentencing
- Inspect crime causation, its classical, biological and sociological theories, and evaluate responses to criminal behavior
- Identify and describe basic investigative responsibilities, and illustrate how these responsibilities are handled in specific investigations
- Describe how to gather, present, and analyze criminal evidence
- Address contemporary police systems in the U.S., identify police issues, and cite Constitutional law
- Demonstrate knowledge of theories, practices, and processes of crime control and the concepts of community policing
Bachelor of Science Criminal Justice – Homeland Security Curriculum:
DE 100 Success at Grantham 0 credits
BA 150 Principles of Business Management 3 credits
CS 133 Computer Information Systems 4 credits
EN230English Grammar & Vocabulary 3 credits
CJ 101 Introduction to Criminal Justice3 credits
CF 102 Introduction to Criminology3 credits
EN 361 Technical Report Writing 3 credits
HU 101 World Civilization I3 credits
PS 240 Fundamentals of Psychology3 credits
CJ 201 Police Systems & Practices3 credits
CD 202 Correction Systems & Practices I 3 credits
SO 101 Introduction to Sociology 3 credits
CJ 203 Juvenile Justice I3 credits
CD 302 Criminal Procedure 3 credits
GP 210 American Government I3 credits
MA 105 College Algebra 3 credits
GS 103 Introduction to Physical Science3 credits
GP 215 American Government II 3 credits
CJ 305 Introduction to Criminal Justice Ethics 3 credits
CJ 309 Criminal Law 3 credits
CJ 402 Criminal Investigations 3 credits
GS 102 Introduction to Life Sciences 3 credits
PS 280 Psychology & the Law 3 credits
MA 170 Finite Mathematics3 credits
CJ 401 Community Policing3 credits
CJ 408Criminal Justice Research Methods 3 credits
PA 301 Introduction to Public Administration3 credits
CJ 409 Police Administration3 credits
CJ 403 White Collar Crime3 credits
GE General Education Elective3 credits
E Five Electives 3 credits each
CJ 450 Understanding Terrorism3 credits
CJ 451 Principles of Terrorism3 credits
CJ 452 Terrorism & U.S. National Security 3 credits
CJ 453 Border & Coastal Security 3 credits
CJ 454 Elements & Issues in Counterterrorism 3 credits
CJ 455 Emergency Planning 3 credits
Bachelor of Science Degree Awarded – Total Hours 121 Credits
GranthamUniversity is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council. The Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency.
For more information:
Contact: Gary Sutter, Ph.D., Academic Dean
GranthamUniversity
2300 Main St., 9th Floor
Kansas City, Missouri64108
Ph: (816) 448-3681
Fax:(816) 448-3792
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Update: 10/6/05