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Department of Criminal Justice
Minor in Homeland Security


This is only for non-CJA majors.

The minor requires 18 hours of CJA courses including 12 hours of required courses and 6 hours of guided electives.

The minor in Homeland Security provides the complementary knowledge and educational foundation for students seeking careers in their uniquely chosen majors with homeland security concerns.  The minor provides the students with an understanding of the operation of the criminal justice system, the methods and effects of terrorism, the means of providing security against terrorist acts in public and private businesses and industries, and the legal treatment of terrorist crimes including detection, investigation, prosecution, and constitutional issues. 

Required Courses (12 hours):
CJA 1100     Introduction to Criminal Justice Administration
CJA 3750     Terrorism and Criminal Justice
CJA 4850     Private and Industrial Security

(One of the following two courses)

CJA 4860    Security Administration
                         or
CJA 4870    Security Law

Guided Electives (6 hours)
CJA 3250    Criminal Law
CJA 3400    Constitutional Issues and Criminal Justice
CJA 3900    Organized and White Collar Crime
CJA 4330    Criminal Investigation

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