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Prepare to take on some of the nation’s greatest safety threats.
The more that people rely on technology, the greater security threats grow, as does the need for informed securities experts—both in the public and private sectors.
The homeland and industrial security area of emphasis in the criminal justice major at William Woods University is organized to address the emerging field of homeland security; which is, in essence, a combination of federal law enforcement objectives and the interests of corporations who have national security concerns.
In addition to understanding the field of federal law enforcement and security management, students in this track will also major in management information systems, which allows for the possibility of obtaining employment in the areas of information security in corporations with national security interests.
Homeland Security Certification
We have partnered with the American Board for Certification in Homeland Security (ABCHS). This allows our students to prepare and apply for certification in multiples levels and areas of homeland security, which makes them outstanding candidates in a growing field.
Pursue an exciting career as a/an:
- Security intelligence analyst
- Investigative analyst
- Investigator or detective
- Fraud examiner
- Industrial security professional
- Systems security certified practitioner
- Information technology specialist
- Or, pursue graduate study in law, management information systems, criminal justice and more
The homeland and industrial security area of emphasis within the criminal justice major includes coursework in homeland security, transportation and cargo security, terrorism and more.
Major Requirements
Core Credits: 18.00
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This introductory course will examine crime in America with a focus on the role of police, courts, and correctional institutions. Students will consider the balance between freedom and security issues and evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the American justice system as it adapts to cultural, political, and societal changes. credits:
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Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
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This introductory course will explore the cause and major theories of criminal behavior. Students will learn the various research techniques that have been used to study criminal behavior and examine connections to social, environmental and ethnographical factors. Students will gain a more complete understanding of crime and how it relates to human social life. Finally students will apply the knowledge gained in their studies to examine current policy trends and the methods used to address crime and proscribed social behavior. credits:
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Criminology -Q | 3 |
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This course involves the study of substantive and procedural criminal law including due process, probable cause, statutory and case law authorities governing criminal law and rules of criminal procedure. This course will also provide a foundation for further work in the Criminal Justice field, and host an in-depth examination of the crimes committed by suspects, and actions taken by criminal justice professionals to deal with those crimes. credits:
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Criminal Law | 3 |
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This introductory course begins with first contact with the police, all the way through to appeal. We will discuss Search and Seizure; Interrogations, Confessions, and Identification Procedures; The Beginnings of Formal Proceedings; Trial, Conviction, and Beyond. This course presupposes no legal expertise, connects criminal procedure cases to the real world through innovative pedagogy, and encourages students through numerous decision making exercises to be critical thinkers by putting them in the position of judge. credits:
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Criminal Procedure | 3 |
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This course will examine three major criminal justice related schools of thought (virtue, formalism, and utilitarianism) and emphasizes how ethics impact individual decision-making. We will engage in extensive critical-thinking exercises, explore Police ethics as interpreted in movies, books and television and raise ethical questions to assist students in developing ethical-reasoning skills. credits:
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Criminal Justice Ethics -Q | 3 |
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Senior Seminar | 3 |
Required Electives - 24 Credits
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