The minor in homeland security is built on the existing body of knowledge in homeland security and emergency management as well as developing research, with an emphasis on lessening the impacts of disasters on society’s most vulnerable citizens. The proposed minor prepares students for public service and partnership with the local community (private, nonprofit, and public), and will provide opportunities for students to transfer acquired skills into the work environment, thereby contributing to economic development and a society more prepared to meet hazards, emergencies, terrorist threats, or disasters.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| CRJ-3200 | Homeland Security | 4 |
| CRJ-3350 | Terrorism and Counterterrorism | 4 |
| Selected Courses | ||
| Select 12 semester hours of the following: | 12 | |
| Principles of Emergency Management | ||
| Security Leadership | ||
| Cyber Crime Investigations | ||
| Introduction to Intelligence Policy | ||
| Total Credits | 20 | |
Regulations Governing Minors
- Minors at Aurora University are optional. They are not required for graduation.
- A minor shall comprise a minimum of 18 semester hours.
- At least 25% of the credits applied to a minor must be earned at AU.
- Each minor must be developed and monitored by an approved program committee of the faculty; new or substantially revised minors require the approval of the Board of Trustees based on recommendations from the program committee, the appropriate school/college governance bodies, the Academic Dean, appropriate university governance bodies, the Chief Academic Officer, and the President.
- Beyond the minimum coursework requirement, the content, structure, and extent of a minor are prerogatives of the individual program committees within the schools and colleges of the university, except as otherwise defined or restricted by the academic regulations.
- No “D” will apply toward minors.
- A maximum of four (4) semester hours of credit/no credit coursework will apply toward a minor.
Learning Outcomes
- Students will demonstrate an understanding of the collaborative relationships between the twenty-two agencies that comprise the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
- Students will demonstrate the ability to examine the problems involved in interagency coordination and information flow of intelligence support to homeland security policy makers.