Bachelor of Science (BS) in Public Safety
School of Undergraduate Studies
Homeland Security specialization
Pursue a homeland security career and help protect your country's citizens, lands, and property. This specialization focuses on managing public security in conjunction with federal resources. The curriculum includes course work on such topics as domestic and international terrorism; multijurisdictional coordination; and diplomatic, technological, and intelligence approaches to national security. A capstone project provides an opportunity to apply and demonstrate your leadership skills in the growing field of homeland security. People who choose this specialization may wish to pursue career advancement or deeper expertise in federal, state, or local security/enforcement agencies, or to transition from the military into a civilian homeland security career.
Concentration option: As part of this specialization, you can use your electives to earn a concentration in Security Management for no additional time or money. Contact an enrollment counselor for details.
The National Security Agency and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security have designated Capella University as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Education (CAEIAE).
General Education Requirements
To complete your bachelor's degree, you will need 45 quarter credits in general education subject areas with a minimum of 6 quarter credits from each category. We offer general education courses in communication, humanities, natural science and mathematics, and social science.
Residents of Arkansas must complete Arkansas general education requirements.
In compliance with regulations of the Kansas Board of Regents, Kansas residents starting any undergraduate program after January 1, 2010 will be required to complete 186 quarter credits in order to graduate.
MAT2050 - Statistical Literacy is required for Homeland Security specialization.
Core Courses (each course 4 quarter credits unless noted)
- PS3004 - Communication Strategies for the Public Safety Professional - 6 quarter credits
- PS3100 - Introduction to Criminal Justice
- PS3200 - Introduction to Emergency Management
- PS3300 - Principles of Security Management
- PS3400 - Introduction to Homeland Security
- PS3500 - Applied Public Safety Theory
- PS3600 - Principles of Public Safety Investigation
- PS3700 - Justice, Crime, and Ethics
- PS3800 - Applied Public Safety Research Methods
- PS3900 - History of Violence in the U.S. Society
- PS3950 - Introductory Public Safety Statistical Research* - 6 quarter credits
Specialization Courses (each course 4 quarter credits unless noted)
- PS4310 - Homeland Security in the 21st Century*
- PS4320 - Homeland Security and Multijurisdictional Coordination
- PS4325 - Homeland Security and Emergency Management
- PS4330 - Leadership in Homeland Security
- PS4340 - Technology and Homeland Security
- PS4350 - Government, Media, and Civil Liberties
- PS4360 - Domestic and International Terrorism
- PS4365 - World Conflict*
- PS4370 - Diplomatic Approaches to National Security
- PS4380 - Intelligence Role in Homeland Security
- PS4390 - Multijurisdictional Approaches to Investigations
Elective Courses
- Choose 37 quarter credits of additional undergraduate courses.
Capstone Course (to be taken during learner's final quarter)
- PS4990 - Public Safety Senior Capstone Project - 6 quarter credits
* This course has a prerequisite. Contact an enrollment counselor for more information.
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