Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice - IL, PA and NJ
Homeland Security Technology
Make a Difference with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
Strayer University’s Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice (BSCJ) with Homeland Security Technology concentration provides you with the knowledge, skills, and professional abilities relevant to the criminal justice field. The degree also includes a strong liberal arts component that develops communications skills, information literacy, abstract thinking, and critical analysis; it also fosters historical, political, and social awareness. Your online classes and on-campus criminal justice courses enable you to gain skills needed for roles such as Homeland Security Technician, Security Engineer, Analyst, or Private Consultant.
With a Homeland Security Technology concentration you will:
- Understand how to function productively and effectively in the technology-related areas of Homeland Security
- Gain proficiencies in evaluating vulnerabilities
- Develop strategies and policies to mitigate technological and information security threats
Key Learning Outcomes
- Learn what causes crime and how it impacts our society.
- Learn how the different arms of the US criminal justice system (police, courts, and corrections) work together at the federal, state, and local levels to keep our society safe.
- Develop the critical thinking skills you need to effectively investigate crime, enforce laws, and implement corrections.
- Refine your ability to apply ethical thinking and judgment to a wide range of criminal justice situations -- discussions of relevant ethical issues are included in every CJ course.
- Build leadership skills that could help you stand out and advance in your career
- Familiarize yourself with the increasingly complex and powerful technologies used in fighting crime.
- Strengthen the communication skills that you need to effectively share information, persuade others, and manage conflicts.
Courses
- CIS 333-Networking Security Fundamentals
- CIS 359-Disaster Recovery Management
- CIS 462-Security Strategy and Policy
- CIS 499-Information Systems Capstone
- SEC 310-Homeland Security Organization and Administration
- SEC 402-Cyber Security
Program Information
Program Length
Strayer University students are mostly working adults who earn their degrees at their own pace and on their own schedule. Most students attend part-time, and the normal time to complete this program is 6 years.On-Time Graduation Rate
100% of our students who graduated from this program between July 1, 2011 and June 30, 2012, did so within 6 years.Program Costs
Cost information for Strayer University programs is available at www.strayer.edu/tuition-and-fees. The tuition and fees for the entire program, at current part-time tuition rates, are $72,400, and at current full-time tuition rates, are $69,000. The tuition and fees for the entire program for all Tennessee students are $72,400. The total estimated cost for books and supplies for the entire program is $6,000. Strayer University does not offer on-campus housing.Median Loan Debt
For all students completing this program between July 1, 2011 and June 30, 2012, the median cumulative loan debt for each of the following are:- Federal student loans: $26,700
- Private loans: $0
- Institutional finance loans: $0
Occupations for this program
The following U.S. Department of Labor Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) Codes and occupational titles are disclosed pursuant to U.S. Department of Education regulations, and correspond to the U.S. Department of Education Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Code for this program.
| Title | O*Net Link | SOC Code |
|---|---|---|
| Compliance Managers | http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/11-9199.02 | 11-9199.02 |
| Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary | http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/25-1111.00 | 25-1111.00 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/33-1012.00 | 33-1012.00 |
| Investment Fund Managers | http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/11-9199.03 | 11-9199.03 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/11-9199.08 | 11-9199.08 |
| Regulatory Affairs Managers | http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/11-9199.01 | 11-9199.01 |
| Security Managers | http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/11-9199.07 | 11-9199.07 |
Accreditation
Strayer University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104. 267-284-5000), which is one of the six regional accrediting bodies in the United States. The Commission is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
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Strayer University is a preferred education provider to more than 150 well-known, highly ranked organizations and government agencies across the United States.
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