Keep American citizens safe and protected.
Homeland security and public safety is a dynamic and diverse career field that keeps evolving to meet new needs. These professionals help to reduce our country’s vulnerabilities as well as minimize the damage caused by catastrophic events. Earning a degree in homeland security from Herzing University is a great way to get started on this career path.
A career in homeland and security and public safety could be right for you, if you:
- Are comfortable working in an organized hierarchy
- Have strong observation and reporting skills
- Respond well under stress
- Can work with details
- Are willing to be a positive role model for the community
What will I learn in Herzing's homeland security program?
Required Core Courses
- Introduction to Criminal Justice
- Criminal Law
- Introduction to Criminology
- Introduction to Law and Judicial Process
- Report Writing and Communication
- Introduction to Corrections
- Law Enforcement Security
- Ethics in Law Enforcement
- Evidence Forensics
- Patrol Procedures
- Juvenile Justice
- Criminalistics
- Criminal Investigation
- Civil Liability in Public Safety
- Probation and Parole
- Corrections Counseling
- Criminal Psychology
- Narcotics and Drug Abuse
- Introduction to Homeland Security
- Public Event Planning and Emergency Management
- Community Health
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