Program Overview

Bachelor of Science Degree (BS) in National Security

The Bachelor of Science Degree (BS) in National Security is a comprehensive program designed to provide students with a thorough understanding of the principles and practices of national security.

Program Overview

The program is structured to provide students with a broad-based education in national security, including coursework in computer applications, writing and research, college algebra, introduction to national security, and first year experience.

Sample Course Sequence

The sample course sequence for the Bachelor of Science Degree (BS) in National Security is as follows:

First Semester

• CIS1115: Computer Applications (3 credits)
• ENG1105: Writing and Research (3 credits)
• MAT2211: College Algebra (3 credits)
• NTS1102: Introduction to National Security (3 credits)
• SOC1123: First Year Experience (3 credits)

Second Semester

• ENG2205: Writing Through Literature (3 credits)
• NTS1110: Communication Skills for National Security (3 credits)
• SOC2210: Introduction to Sociology (3 credits)
• SOC2231: Human Relations (3 credits)
• National Security Elective (3 credits)

Third Semester

• HUM2225: Introduction to Ethics (3 credits)
• MAT2218: Probability, Statistics, and Applied Regression (3 credits)
• NTS2215: Introduction to Emergency Management (3 credits)
• JUS2000: Career Development (3 credits)
• Liberal Arts Elective (3 credits)

Fourth Semester

• NTS2217: Ethics in Homeland Security (3 credits)
• Free Elective (3 credits)
• Liberal Arts Electives (6 credits)
• Mathematics/Science Elective (3 credits)

Fifth Semester

• ENG3316: The Confident Writer (3 credits)
• JUS3302: Homeland Security (3 credits)
• JUS3314: Introduction to Intelligence (3 credits)
• JUS3315: Terrorism (3 credits)
• National Security Elective (3 credits)

Sixth Semester

• NTS4403: National Security Law (3 credits)
• SCI3303: Human Aggression and Violence (3 credits)
• English Elective (3 credits)
• Liberal Arts Elective (3 credits)
• National Security Elective (3 credits)

Seventh Semester

• NTS4483: Internship (3 credits)
• Liberal Arts Electives (6 credits)
• Free Elective (3 credits)
• National Security Elective (3 credits)

Eighth Semester

• NTS4460: Capstone Project (3 credits)
• Liberal Arts Elective (3 credits)
• Humanities Elective (3 credits)
• Free Elective (3 credits)
• National Security Elective (3 credits)

National Security Electives

The following national security electives are available:

• BDS2210: Artificial Intelligence (3 credits)
• BUS2231: Business Law I (3 credits)
• BUS3331: Business Law II (3 credits)
• BUS2210: Business Intelligence and Analytics (3 credits)
• BUS4420: Data Mining for Business Analytics (3 credits)
• ITM2200: Introduction to Networking (3 credits)
• ITM2211: Programming for Data Science (3 credits)
• ITM2240: Information Systems Analysis and Design (3 credits)
• ITM2250: Information Technology and Law (3 credits)
• ITM2260: IT Project Management (3 credits)
• ITM3300: Fundamentals of Network Security (3 credits)
• ITM3302: Disaster Recovery (3 credits)
• ITM3310: Principles of Database Management (3 credits)
• ITM3311: Distributed Database Systems and Design (3 credits)
• ITM3320: Fundamentals of Website Management (3 credits)
• ITM3330: Object-Oriented Programming (3 credits)
• JUS2225: Criminal Investigations (3 credits)
• JUS3301: Police Administration and Management (3 credits)
• JUS3330: Crime Scene Investigation (3 credits)
• JUS4401: Corporate Security Management (3 credits)
• JUS4402: Private Security Management (3 credits)
• JUS4403: Cyber Crime (3 credits)
• JUS4404: White Collar Crime (3 credits)
• JUS4405: Transportation Security (3 credits)
• JUS4407: Global Security (3 credits)
• LAW2235: Immigration Law (3 credits)
• LAW3320: Constitutional Law (3 credits)
• MGT2200: Principles of Management (3 credits)
• MGT3105: Human Side of Project Management (3 credits)
• MGT3110: Supply Chain Management (3 credits)
• MGT3210: Logistics and Distribution Management (3 credits)
• MGT3332: Operations Management (3 credits)
• MGT4210: Supply Chain Leadership and Resource Management (3 credits)
• MGT4430: Leadership (3 credits)
• NTS2216: U.S. Policy & National Security (3 credits)
• NTS3305: Domestic Terrorism & Violent Extremism (3 credits)
• NTS3307: Threat & Risk Assessment (3 credits)
• NTS3308: Systems Security and Auditing (3 credits)
• NTS4400: Weapons of Mass Destruction (3 credits)
• NTS4401: Emergency Planning (3 credits)
• NTS4402: Digital Forensics (3 credits)
• NTS4404: Counterterrorism & Intelligence Analysis (3 credits)
• SCI3301: The Science of Addiction and Obsession (3 credits)
• SOC2218: Police and Society (3 credits)
• SOC2220: Criminology (3 credits)
• SOC2230: Victimology (3 credits)
• SOC3318: Drugs and Drug Policy (3 credits)

Graduation Requirements

To graduate, students must complete 120 semester credits, including 15 credits of Liberal Arts Electives at the 3000/4000 level.

Eligibility for Internships and Employment

Eligibility for some internships and employment opportunities in fields related to this program may require candidates to meet specific health requirements or pass criminal background checks prescribed by law. Applicants for whom such requirements may be matters of concern are strongly advised to review the requirements prior to enrolling in this program. Note that law enforcement jobs typically require the candidate to be physically and mentally fit and have a valid driver's license, a clean driving record, no felony criminal record, no domestic violence charges (felony or misdemeanor), no loan/credit card defaults, and the ability to be licensed (via your agency or department) to carry a firearm. A selection process involving qualifying examination and/or supplementary training may also be required. Job requirements for non-sworn personnel in criminal justice and related agencies vary.