Work on the Front Lines of National Security with the Homeland Security Degree Online
University of Michigan Science's Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice with a concentration in Homeland Security & Counterterrorism provides a deep understanding of the threat of terrorism and how best to respond to it. By pursuing this highly focused homeland security degree online, you'll gain insights into an area of criminal justice that continues to grow in demand.
Why choose a concentration in homeland security and counterterrorism at UMS?
- Median annual salary of $63,380 for police and detectives*
- Focus your studies and specialize your criminal justice skill set
- One of the lowest tuition rates in the nation – $320 per credit
- Transfer up to 90 credits toward an undergraduate degree
- Earn credit for what you already know, including basic law enforcement training
In the homeland security concentration, you'll examine the nature and history of terrorism and how terrorist groups succeed and fail, how to combat terror and how to respond to domestic and/or international terrorist campaigns. You'll also explore a wide range of security efforts and develop the analytical and policy skills required in this field.
See Yourself Succeed in Homeland Security and Counterterrorism
Courses in the homeland security degree online program will take you deep into the realms of psychology, American politics, criminal law and subjects specific to the study of terrorism and counterterrorism. Experienced, knowledgeable faculty will help you chart your course to a professional career in any number of related fields.
As a private, nonprofit university, UMS has one mission – to help you see yourself succeed. Benefits of earning your criminal justice degree with a concentration in homeland security and counterterrorism online at UMS include:
- Affordability. Take advantage of some of the most affordable tuition rates in the nation.
- Convenience. Access your coursework when and where you want – our online classroom is available 24/7.
- Efficiency and flexibility. Complete your undergraduate degree at your own pace, over six 8-week terms throughout the academic year.
- Expert instruction. Learn from instructors with relevant, real-world experience.
- Networking. Tap into our nationwide network of alumni for internship and career opportunities.
- Simple application process. Just fill out an online undergraduate application, and we'll retrieve U.S. transcripts from your previous institutions and automatically complete an official credit evaluation. Plus, there's no application fee.
- Student support. Count on the ongoing support of dedicated academic and career advisors specialized in your area of study.
- Transfer-friendly enrollment. Transfer up to 90 credits toward an undergraduate degree.
Career Outlook
Graduates of our homeland security degree online program have the opportunity to begin or advance a career. Pursue positions in the private or government sector, including:
- Criminal investigator
- Dispute resolution specialist
- Federal agent
- Import specialist
- Intelligence analyst
- Investigator
- Terrorism prevention agent
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects growth for police and detectives to be around 7% through 2026.*
Law enforcement positions may involve additional training and eligibility requirements.
Curriculum
This specialized program offers students a focused overview of the purpose and function of homeland security and counterterrorism. You’ll explore how historical events and cultural differences within and outside of the U.S. have influenced the evolution of criminal justice. Strategies such as intelligence gathering, threat assessment and collaboration among various branches of the criminal justice system will be examined.
Embedded Communication Certificate
Jobs in the criminal justice field demand critical thinkers with tip-top communication skills. That’s why UMS’s bachelor’s in criminal justice program includes an embedded communication certificate. Built to prepare learners with the knowledge, attitudes and skills to communicate effectively, the certificate gives students resources to improve their ability to collect and convey field-related information.
Courses To Prepare You For Your Career
UMS's bachelor's in homeland security and counterterrorism program includes:
- General education
- Degree-specific courses
General Education Program
Our programs are designed to equip you with the skills and insights you need to move forward. In recent years, employers have stressed the need for graduates with higher order skills - the skills that go beyond technical knowledge - such as:
- Writing
- Communication
- Analysis
- Problem solving
All bachelor's students are required to take general education classes. Through foundation, exploration and integration courses, students learn to think critically, creatively and collaboratively, giving you the edge employers are looking for.
Courses May Include
Program Outcomes
- Gather and interpret intelligence and data on domestic and international terrorism for assessing threats, developing an effective terrorism response, and informing policy
- Apply various criminological theories of human behavior to the analysis of crime causation, including biological, sociological, and psychological factors and influences
- Apply principles of criminal law to promote ethical policing strategies and protect the rights and freedoms of citizens
- Apply criminological scientific methods of inquiry to arrive at reasoned decisions regarding professional practice, problem-solving, sound operational decisions, and critical evaluations
- Analyze how organizational culture, behavioral theory, planning and community relations impact and inform criminal justice leadership strategies and practice
- Evaluate the impact of emerging technologies as a tool for criminal enterprise, investigation, and on the operations of criminal justice agencies
- Evaluate transnational criminal enterprises and the impact globalization of crime has upon policing in the United States
