Prepare for a high-powered career in domestic or international security with a major in criminal justice and homeland security from Dean College.
Prepare to work in the dynamic world of national and international security and business. As a criminal justice and homeland security major at Dean, you’ll develop an understanding of core principles in the field and learn to tackle evolving cyber-related security threats.
Program Overview
From local businesses to international consulting, criminal justice and homeland security boast some of today’s highest-growth jobs.
The criminal justice and homeland security program at Dean College gives you the knowledge and insights you need to succeed in this growing profession. Every course has a practical application. Faculty members are also practitioners, giving you plenty of real-world insights. You’ll learn:
- Core principles of national and international criminal justice and homeland security management
- Strong leadership skills needed to manage security-related operations and activities
- Principles of security systems, equipment, technologies and cybersecurity
- Emergency response and security plans for major events
Beyond the Classroom
You’ll have ample opportunity to practice your skills in real-world settings and interact with working professionals.
- Complete an internship on campus or in the community.
- Solve real criminal justice or homeland security challenges for local companies as a consultant.
- Learn from field practitioners who offer insights and share their experiences through the Dean Leadership Institute.
A bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and homeland security prepares you to enter graduate school or start a career in a fast-growing area such as:
- Department of Homeland Security
- FBI
- U.S. intelligence community
- Federal, state and local law enforcement agencies
- Emergency response
- Private and nonprofit groups
- Corporate security
Uniquely Dean
What makes our Criminal Justice and Homeland Security program best of breed?
- Integrate theoretical learning with hands-on experience in the field.
- Interact with security field practitioners in the classroom, including New England Patriots and New England Revolution security executives.
- Work with professors who are also experienced practitioners.
- Enjoy access to Gillette Stadium and other Kraft Sports + Entertainment facilities as a laboratory for learning.
- Primary engagement with The Center for Business, Entertainment and Sport Management
I have made connections with many guest speakers, including speakers from the FBI, local police, and local fire departments. They provide insight into today’s world and the crimes that are committed on a daily basis which is valuable information about what future job positions might entail.
I received an associate degree in criminal justice and knew I wanted to pursue my bachelor’s degree at Dean through the Criminal Justice and Homeland Security Management program. I even had the opportunity to complete an internship with the Dean College Campus Safety Department.
Dean has helped prepare me for my future career by providing me with amazing leadership opportunities and offering major-related student organizations like the Criminal Justice and Homeland Security Club. Dr. Pete Savo encourages me be as involved on campus as possible and pushes me to be a better student. He motivates me to think outside the box and tells me that as long as I work hard, I can go anywhere.
Degree Offerings
- Bachelor's Degree*
- Associate Degree
*The course listing below is based on the Bachelor's Degree program.
Criminal Justice and Homeland Security Courses
| Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BUS 123 | Foundations of Business | 3 |
| BUS 230 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| ACCT 103 | Financial Accounting | 3 |
| ECO 150 | Principles of Economics | 3 |
| BUS 341 | Statistical Analysis and Decision Making | 3 |
| DCA 200 | Internship Connections: Creating Your Plan | 1 |
| DCA 300 | The Internship Experience | 2 |
| BUS 450 | Senior Seminar | 3 |
| CRM 110 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CRM 205 | Criminology: Theories of Crime | 3 |
| CRM 218 | Law Enforcement and Society | 3 |
| SOC 113 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| PSY 111 | General Psychology | 3 |
| HLS 126 | Security and Risk Management | 3 |
| HLS 305 | Security Systems Planning and Operations | 3 |
| HLS 310 | Emergency Management Planning | 3 |
| HLS 320 | Human Disaster Resilience | 3 |
| HLS 325 | Cyber Security and Intelligence | 3 |
| HLS 401 | Crisis and Emergency Response Systems | 3 |
| HLS 495 | Vulnerabilities and Threats | 3 |
| Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 111 | Composition I | 3 |
| ENG 112 | Composition II | 3 |
| SPC 101 | Communication Fundamentals | 3 |
| MATH ELECTIVE | Core Mathematics Elective | 3 |
| LAB SCIENCE ELECTIVE | Core Lab Science Elective | 4 |
| ARTS ELECTIVE | Core Distribution Arts Elective | 3 |
| HUMANITIES ELECTIVE | Core Distribution Humanities Elective | 3 |
| NATURAL SCIENCES AND MATH ELECTIVE | Core Distribution Natural Sciences and Mathematics Elective | 3 |
| SOCIAL SCIENCES ELECTIVE | Core Distribution Social Sciences Elective | 3 |
| ENG 332 | Strategic Writing for Managers | 3 |
| COM 327 | Applied Professional Communication | 3 |
| ELE | Upper-Division Liberal Arts Electives | 9 |
| Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ELE | Open Electives | 21 |
Work with professors who are also experienced practitioners.
As a criminal justice and homeland security major at Dean, you’ll develop an understanding of core principles in the field and learn to tackle evolving cyber-related security threats.
The criminal justice and homeland security program at Dean College gives you the knowledge and insights you need to succeed in this growing profession.
You’ll have ample opportunity to practice your skills in real-world settings and interact with working professionals.
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