Program Overview

National Security Program

The National Security program at Berkeley College is designed to prepare students for a range of careers in the field of national security. The program covers a broad understanding of homeland security, emergency management, technology, communications, intelligence, critical infrastructure, terrorism, and other important aspects of security.

Program Overview

The Bachelor's degree program in National Security is one of only a few programs of its kind in the area. The program's curriculum was developed with input from a range of security experts based on the current and anticipated needs of various types of organizations. All of the program's major courses can be completed in a seven-week format online.

Specialization

The National Security program offers five concentrations in specialized areas of study. Declaring a concentration can also help graduates stand out to potential employers. Students will not need to declare a concentration until registering for their third semester.

• Intelligence: Intelligence is information gathered that involves threats to our nation, its people, property, or interests; development, proliferation, or use of weapons of mass destruction; and any other matter bearing on the U.S. national or homeland security.
• Critical Infrastructure: Critical infrastructure supports every aspect of our lives, including hospitals, power plants, dams, water facilities, and transportation systems. The Department of Homeland Security has identified 16 critical infrastructure sectors whose assets, systems, and networks are so vital that incapacitation or destruction would debilitate the nation's security, economy, public health, and safety.
• Public-Private Partnerships: Public-Private Partnerships provide tremendous advantages for the nation to meet its national security needs and have been implemented to include a wide range of social services, public transportation, and environmental and waste-disposal services.
• Information Security: Information Security refers to the processes and methodologies which are designed and implemented to protect electronic, and any other forms of confidential, private, and sensitive information or data from unauthorized access, use, misuse, disclosure, destruction, modification, or disruption.
• Pre-Law: This concentration focuses on American law, judicial process, and national security law while enhancing legal writing, analytical thinking, and research skills.

Faculty and Instruction

Professors in the National Security program are chosen for their relevant academic credentials as well as their professional experience. They have worked with such entities as the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Joint Terrorism Task Force, the West African Task Force, and the Olympics.

Program Benefits

Students in the National Security program can benefit from:

• Small classes with personal attention from instructors with professional experience with the in-demand skills required for this cutting-edge field
• A focus on applying knowledge gained from the program to real-world security issues
• An emphasis on critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Opportunities to participate in an internship or job-related assignment for a valuable learning experience
• Exceptional networking opportunities through faculty and alumni connections

Degree Program

The National Security program offers a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree with five concentrations.