College
Department
Degree
BS
Program Type
Undergraduate
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Program Overview
Homeland Security is a great choice for a major if you want to work on the front lines and be involved with emergencies as they happen. People who excel in this field are not averse to confronting a disaster directly.
In the Homeland Security program, you will gain the knowledge and skills to work within the four primary security contexts: border, transportation, environmental and infrastructure.
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At Ashland University
- Up to 30 credit hours can be awarded for life and work experience through a Prior Learning Assessment Portfolio.
- The program requirements allow you to pursue a double major to improve your career options.
- Learn from professors who have experience and connections in the field.
- You will graduate with the tools and knowledge required to be effective on the job immediately and the foundation needed for entry-level management-track roles.
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Learning Experiences
- Hear from professional speakers in the field, including judges, coroners, investigators and FBI agents who can give you an insider’s view of your career options.
- Attend professional meetings in criminal justice and have the opportunity to present your research.
- Intern with law enforcement agencies, county EMA agencies and the Advanced Technical Intelligence Center.
Sample Curriculum
First Year
Introduction to Homeland Security
Principles of Sociology
Introduction to Criminal Justice
Border and Transportation Security
Second Year
Criminology
Command & Control Systems
Constitutional & Criminal Procedure
Foundations of Computer Security
Third Year
Digital Forensics & Investigation
Homeland Security Planning
Terrorism
Deviance Option (PSYC 305 or SOC 352)
Fourth Year
Intelligence Operations
Criminal Justice Policy
Emergency Management
Employers of Recent Graduates
FEDERAL
- Coast Guard
- Department of Homeland Security
- Federal Bureau of Investigation
- Federal Emergency Management Agency
- Transportation Security Administration
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
- U.S. Secret Service
- U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
- U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
STATE
- Department of Homeland Security
- Emergency Management Agency
- Environmental Protection Agency
LOCAL
- County Emergency Management Agency
Contact Information
Anne Strouth
Program Director, Online Criminal Justice and Homeland Security Programs
249 College of Education
astrouth@ashland.edu
419-289-5258
Laura Fisher
Administrative Assistant
238 College of Education
lfisher9@ashland.edu
419-207-4967