Program Overview
Mercy University's Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice: Homeland Security program equips students with a comprehensive understanding of criminal justice and homeland security, preparing them for roles in federal, state, and local agencies, as well as the private security sector. The program emphasizes practical application through internships and field placements, and its curriculum includes courses in criminal justice, homeland security, and general liberal arts and sciences. Graduates are well-prepared for careers in various fields, including law enforcement, corrections, homeland security, and counterterrorism.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Overview:
The Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice: Homeland Security program at Mercy University equips students with a comprehensive foundation in criminal justice and homeland security, preparing them for various roles in federal, state, and local agencies, as well as in the private security sector.
Objectives:
- Provide students with a solid understanding of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, and basic structures involved in law enforcement, the criminal court system, corrections, and the causes of crime and delinquency.
- Develop students' ability to conduct basic research in criminal justice and criminology, including design, data analysis, and interpretation.
- Foster critical thinking, skeptical inquiry, and a scientific approach to problem-solving.
- Enhance students' recognition, understanding, and respect for the complexity of contrasting interests in the criminal justice system.
Program Description:
The program emphasizes the practical application of knowledge and skills through hands-on experiences, such as internships and field placements. Students are exposed to a diverse range of perspectives through interactions with faculty who have extensive experience in the criminal justice and homeland security fields.
Outline:
The program's curriculum consists of 120 credits, including:
- General Liberal Arts and Sciences: 60 credits
- General Education Requirements: 60 credits
- Major Concentration (Criminal Justice: Homeland Security): 39 credits
- Open Electives: 21 credits
Major Concentration (Criminal Justice: Homeland Security):
Required Courses:
- CRJU 102: Intro Criminal Justice System
- CRJU 204: Introduction to Corrections
- CRJU 212: Criminology
- CRJU 236: Criminal Court Process
- CRJU 253: Policing
- CRJU 396: Research Methods in Criminal Justice
- CRJU 401: Senior Seminar
- CHSC 120: Investigative Tech & Reporting
- CHSC 140: Intro to Homeland Security
- CHSC 235: Foundations Risk Management
- CHSC 315: Terrorism
- CHSC 350: Security Crisis Management
Teaching:
- Teaching Methods: The program utilizes a variety of teaching methods, including lectures, discussions, simulations, and case studies.
- Faculty: The faculty comprises a diverse group of experienced professionals with expertise in criminal justice, homeland security, law enforcement, corrections, and social sciences.
- Unique Approaches: The program incorporates real-world experiences through internships, field placements, and guest speakers from the criminal justice and homeland security fields.
Careers:
- Potential Career Options:
- Administrator
- Border patrol officer
- Counterterrorism expert
- Cryptologist
- Foreign affairs officer
- Homeland security officer
