Prepare for a high-powered career in domestic or international security with a major in Criminal Justice and Homeland Security from ¶¶ÒõÆƽâ°æ.
From local businesses to international consulting, criminal justice and homeland security boast some of today’s highest-growth jobs. As a Criminal Justice and Homeland Security major at Dean, you’ll develop an understanding of core principles and issues in the field, as well as obtain a strong foundation in cybersecurity technology and its evolving challenges. We offer two tracks within this major:
¶¶ÒõÆƽâ°æ also offers an associate degree in Criminal Justice and a minor in Cybersecurity.
You’ll study various aspects of security industries and other fields, while building leadership skills that will prepare you to serve the community in either the public or private sector. Every course has a practical application. You’ll learn:
Faculty members are also practitioners in law enforcement, the federal government or the U.S. intelligence community, giving you valuable insight into their firsthand experience working in the field.
Criminal justice careers are among the fastest-growing in the U.S. economy. By following a Criminal Justice track of study, you will learn to apply critical thinking skills about crime, criminal justice, and cybersecurity policy claims and issues. This is the track for you if you are interested in a career in law enforcement; courts and corrections; working with at-risk or court-involved children, teens or adults; counseling and case management; forensics and so much more.
In an era when global and domestic threats are ever-evolving, the demand for skilled professionals capable of safeguarding our country and citizens has never been more critical. The Homeland Security track is designed to equip you with the knowledge, skills, and strategic vision to lead in the protection of our homeland against all hazards – from terrorism and espionage to natural disasters and public health emergencies.