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^ top Criminal Justice - Bachelor of Science
The purpose of the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice program is to prepare the learner to understand the application of research-based theory, legal guidelines, and ethical principles to the practical functioning of the criminal justice system.
Courses in the Criminal Justice BS Degree program include:
- Introduction to Criminal Justice
- Criminal Law
- Juvenile Delinquency
- Criminology
- Criminal Investigations
^ top Emergency and Disaster Management - Bachelor of Science
The purpose of the Bachelor of Science in Emergency and Disaster Management program is to prepare the learner to understand, manage, and mitigate the physical and human consequences of natural, technological, civil and human-caused hazards by integrating theory with practice. A degree in emergency and disaster management prepares you to take the lead in the critical work of responding to a wide range of natural and man-made disasters and civil emergencies.
Courses in the Emergency and Disaster Management BS Degree program include:
- Principles of Emergency Management
- Political and Policy Basis of Emergency Management
- Emergency Preparedness & Planning
- Disaster Response and Recovery
- Urban Management
^ top Public Administration - Bachelor of Science
The purpose of the Bachelor of Science in Public Administration program is to prepare the learner to understand public organizations and to utilize that knowledge to manage, plan and administer public policy. Learners may complete a general public administration major, a public administration major with a law enforcement emphasis or a public administration major with a fire science emphasis.
Courses in the Public Administration BS Degree program include:
- Administrative Law
- Management Principles
- Public Administration
- Social Welfare Programs and Policies
- Public Budgeting Process
^ top Homeland Security - Master of Public Administration
The purpose of the M.P.A. with a Homeland Security emphasis is to prepare the learner for successful management of government and not-for-profit agencies at the federal, state or local level, with regional or sub-state organizations, and with non-government organizations involved in the public sector. This emphasis is to prepare the learner with specialized knowledge of the threats posed by both domestic and international acts of terrorism and strategies for countering such threats.
Courses in the Homeland Security MPA Degree program include:
- Terrorism and Politics
- Psychology and Culture of Terrorism
- Counter-Terrorism
- Emergency Management: Planning and Response
- Critical Infrastructure: Vulnerability Analysis and Protection
^ top Justice Administration - Master of Public Administration
The purpose of the M.P.A. with a Justice Administration emphasis is to prepare the learner for successful management of government and not-for-profit agencies at the federal, state or local level, with regional or sub-state organizations, and with non-government organizations involved in the public sector. This emphasis is designed to prepare learners to exercise leadership positions in agencies and organizations with missions in the areas of law enforcement and/or investigation.
Courses in the Justice Administration MPA Degree program include:
- Advanced Criminal Procedure
- Correctional Systems Issues and Policy
- Theories of Crime and Public Policy
- Constitutional Law: Civil Liberties
- Psychology of Criminal Behavior
^ top Public Personnel Administration - Master of Public Administration
The purpose of the M.P.A. with a Public Personnel Management emphasis is to prepare the learner for successful management of government and not-for-profit agencies at the federal, state or local level, with regional or sub-state organizations, and with non-government organizations involved in the public sector. This emphasis is designed to prepare learners with a specialized knowledge of the issues and challenges in managing personnel resources in public and not-for-profit sectors.
Courses in the Public Personnel Administration MPA program include:
- Theories of Leadership
- Public Sector Personnel Administration
- Information Systems and Public Management
- Productivity Improvement in Government
- Advanced Issues in Public Management
^ top Social Science - Bachelor of Science
The purpose of the Bachelor of Science in Social Science program is to prepare the learner to understand the broad implications of the various social science disciplines and to utilize that knowledge as a philosophical and theoretical foundation for personal, professional or educational growth. The Social Science program prepares learners for professional or graduate study in history, economics, political science, psychology and sociology.
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