Keep your country safe with a specialization in homeland security

Criminal Justice Bachelor's or Associate's degree - Homeland Security specialization

In the past 10 years, protecting our country from both domestic and foreign threats has become a way of life for homeland security professionals. As a graduate of our Criminal Justice program with a specialization in Homeland Security, you will be prepared with the knowledge and practical skill set needed to become a part of this elite group of professionals who protect our country.

Our curriculum provides you with coursework specific to the knowledge and skills you will need as a homeland security professional—whether you choose to work at protecting our nation at the borders, in the air, or at sea. Your coursework focuses on developing your advanced communication, ethics, and critical-thinking skills—essential to the success of homeland security agents. Plus, our focus on in-field learning takes you beyond your classroom walls and allows you to gain first-hand experience in the field.

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Why Homeland Security?

Since 9/11, keeping the nation safe from terroristic threats has been a major priority of the U.S. government. Educated individuals are needed to help protect our country and keep our citizens safe You could work on different initiatives that will help keep the nation secure.

This online program in the important field of homeland security offers you the flexibility and convenience of online learning.

Are you ready to learn more? We’ve spent more than a century at Rasmussen College preparing students for success. If you would like to know more about our school, what we offer our students or anything else, please fill out a contact request or call us at (888) 549-6755. One of our program managers can answer any questions you may have.

Homeland Security Courses

Courses will prepare you for a Homeland Security position within the United States Justice System. You can begin a career as a customs officer, immigration services agent or border patrol agent once you earn your Criminal Justice degree with a specialization in Homeland Security.

Some key courses include:

Introduction to Homeland Security
This course provides an introduction to the philosophical, historical, and multidisciplinary challenges of homeland security in combating terrorism. You will review the field of homeland security, its evolution and critical issues, and an examination of current threats and vulnerabilities.

Terrorism
You will receive an in-depth overview of terrorism, both domestic and international. This course is designed to provide you with the necessary skills to recognize acts of terrorism and gain insight into terrorists’ perceptions and motivations.

Security Challenges
You will examine the field of security and the security challenges people face today and in the future. You will review specific threats to transportation, cargo, and information from terrorism.

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Homeland Security Career Outlook

The Department of Homeland Security employs more than 230,000 employees.* With more initiatives being launched to protect the safety of our country, employee growth is expected through the year 2018.

The Rasmussen College career services staff starts advising you on your career development before you graduate by helping you polish your resume, cover letter, and interviewing skills so you can start your story.

*United States. Department of Homeland Security. Budget-in-Brief FY 2011. Department of Homeland Security. Web. 29 Nov. 2010.

Seamless Credit Transfer Policies

Transferring your credits doesn't need to be difficult.  At Rasmussen College, our transfer policies are designed to maximize your credit transfer and minimize your time to graduation.

Check out some of our highlighted transfer policies below or visit our Transfer Policy for a full description of each policy.

  • Transfer your entire Associate’s degree credits and enter at Junior status if you have an Associate's degree and are seeking a Bachelor’s degree in a similar field—this also means you will not have to complete any pre-requisites for most degrees ¹
  •  Transfer all general education courses from your previously-earned Associate's or Bachelor's degree regardless of course of study ²
  • Course-by-course evaluation of all courses with a grade of C or higher
  • Credit by examination, which gives you an opportunity to test out of courses where you can demonstrate specific knowledge.  These tests are offered free of charge to Rasmussen College students. 
  • Earn college credit through prior work, learning, and military experiences

Contact a program manager today at 888-549-6755 or complete the form on the right and one of our program managers will contact you to discuss transferring your college credit to Rasmussen College.

¹ Rasmussen College reserves the right to accept or deny transfer of credits based on guidelines defined in the course catalog.  Rasmussen College transfer policies vary by state and degree; contact your local campus to discuss your credit transfer options.
² Refer to the General Education Block Transfer For Baccalaureate Candidates for complete details and restrictions.