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Criminal Justice Bachelor's Degree with a Specialization in Homeland Security

Note: Degree offered at Bismarck and Fargo, ND; Moorhead, Mankato, St. Cloud, Brooklyn Park, Eagan, Eden Prairie and Lake Elmo, MN; Ocala, Pasco and Ft. Myers, FL; Green Bay, WI; and online.

In this specialization you will study a more global aspect of the Criminal Justice System. If you are interested in protecting the United States from outside threats, then the Homeland Security specialization is right for you. A Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice will prepare you for a successful future in the justice field.

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Courses in Homeland Security Policy, Risk Analysis, Emergency Management, and Crime Across Borders will prepare you for a position within the United States Justice System. You can begin a career as a Customs Officer, Border Protection Officer, Operations Specialist, Emergency Management Assistant, Program Specialist, or Immigration Services Agent once you earn your Criminal Justice Bachelor's degree with a specialization in Homeland Security.

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For more information about our Homeland Security degree program, you can Request More Information online or speak with an Admissions Representative at (888) 549-6755.

Career Overview

  • The Department of Homeland Security combines over 170,000 employees with 22 federal agencies
  • An average growth is expected for the employment of Homeland Security Professionals through the year 2016
  • Competition is expected for some Federal positions, especially during times of economic uncertainty, when workers seek the stability of Federal employment
  • A Criminal Justice Bachelor's degree or related field is usually required

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Career overview information is provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor and www.acinet.org

Rasmussen College's School of Justice Studies will prepare you to succeed in this important field, which is vital to the safety of our entire Nation.

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