Associate of Criminal Justice in Homeland Security
About
This major is designed to provide you with the opportunity to understand homeland security issues and challenges in context of the new and evolving contemporary operating environment so that you can plan for and assess real world situations from a first responder’s viewpoint.
As a graduate, you may seamlessly transfer your credits to one of our university partners, or the school of your choice, to complete your bachelor’s degree.
Your course of study
Homeland Security majors at Ivy Bridge fulfill their academic requirements for graduation by completing courses in the following areas:
- Knowledge Skills/Liberal Education Core: 25 hours
- Academic Major Requirements: 36 hours
- Total Semester Hours for Degree: 61 hours
Homeland Security Course Descriptions
Knowledge Skills and Liberal Education Core
| Course No. | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| FRE100 | Freshman Seminar | 1 |
| COM130 | Oral Communication or equivalent (ENG141 or concurrent) | 3 |
| ENG141 | Writing or Composition — or equivalent Must earn a "C" or better (ENG140 or placement) | 3 |
| ENG142 | Writing or Composition — or equivalent (ENG141) Writing Intensive course | 3 |
| CIT | Information Technology: (CIT105 or CIT 111 recommended to ensure prerequisites are met) | 3 |
| Math (above 173) | Mathematics | 3 |
| POL101 | Introduction to American Political Process | 3 |
| PSY 101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| One elective from: | ECO, POL, PSY, MGT, SOC | 3 |
FRE110 — College Skills
Provides knowledge on study skills that enable success in college through an in-depth introduction to college life, college realities, college expectations, study skills and time management.
ENG141 — Expository and Research Writing
Emphasizes the development, structure, and writing of abstracts, summaries, and critiques. This course in written communication teaches literary devices such as pro/con, cause/effect, comparison/contrast, persuasion/argumentation essays-plus research/synthesis skills-through the development of a research paper. Students must receive a grade of C or better to enroll in ENG142.
ENG142 — Literature and Criticism
Presents literature-drama, short stories, novel, poetry and critical essays-from several literary critical perspectives. Through reading, discussion, and critical writing, students become familiar with representative genres in literature as well as authentic critical approaches.
CIT 105 OR — Intro to Information Technology OR
Covers the basics of information technology, including common Microsoft Office applications, responsible use of software and technology, file management techniques, and sound information consumption practices. CIT105 is designed for beginners with little or no experience using Microsoft Word, Excel or PowerPoint. Participants are required to demonstrate software proficiency in the lab and through objective written tests.
MAT 174 — Finite Mathematics
Emphasizes business applications that involve the study of linear functions, applications using linear equations in two variables, counting methods, probability, finance applications, interpretation of date presented graphically, and computation of mean, median, standard deviation, normal distribution curve, and z scores.
MAT 181 — College Algebra
Focuses on developing a conceptual understanding of college algebra and problem solving skills. Topics include functions and graphs, polynomial and rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, systems of equations, and combinatorics and probability.
POL 101 — Introduction to the American Political Process
Examines the American democratic process and the distribution of authority and responsibility between the federal, state, and local levels.
PSY 101 — Introduction to Psychology
Introduces psychology as a behavioral science, including historical background, human development (genetic and physical) from birth through death, the senses and perception, intelligence and creativity, and the principles of conditioning, learning, memory, and forgetting.
Academic Major Requirements
Homeland Security Major
| Course No. | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| JUS110 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| JUS201 | Criminal Law | 3 |
| JUS202 | Criminal Procedures | 3 |
| ENF154 | Homeland Security Overview | 3 |
| ENF100 | Understanding Incident Management and Your Role | 3 |
| JUS200 | Contemporary Issues in Terrorism. Writing Intensive Course | 3 |
| ENF160 | Crime Prevention | 3 |
| JUS215 | Homeland Security and the Legal System | 3 |
| POL151 | Introduction to National Security Studies | 3 |
| SOC101 | Principles of Sociology | 3 |
| OPEN ELECTIVES | 2 course 100/200 level | 6 |
JUS 110 Introduction to Criminal Justice (3 hours)
Analyzes the Criminal Justice System and its major subsystems: law enforcement, courts, and corrections. Emphasizes structure and functions of the various components and their interactions. Introduces the basics of criminal justice research through the use of the collection of the National Criminal Justice Reference Service and other professional sources of information.
Offered Fall and Spring
JUS 201 Criminal Law (3 hours)
Analyzes criminal laws from their development under common law to their present day applicability under constitutional and statutory standards, with special emphasis on practice with the Ohio Revised Code.
Prerequisite: JUS110. Offered Fall.
JUS 202 Criminal Procedures (3 hours)
Explores the constitutional and legal ramifications affecting the procedure of criminal arrest, search, seizure, and evidence.
Prerequisite: JUS201. Offered Spring.
SOC 101 Principles of Sociology (3 hours)
Introduces the basic concepts of sociological study, elements of social life, social patterns and institutions, and the process of maintenance and change in society.
Offered Fall and Spring.