Public Policy and Homeland Security Minor

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The Public Policy and Homeland Security Minor provides a broad understanding of the political, social and administrative aspects of homeland security issues. Students will learn the analytical and practical skills necessary for careers in various local, state or national government agencies.

Program Requirements

Required Courses: 13-14 Credits

POLS 110 - Introduction to US Politics 4 Credit(s)
POLS 325 - US Public Policy and Administration 4 Credit(s)
SOCI 104 - Introduction to Homeland Security 3 Credit(s)
SOCI 345 - Criminology 3 Credit(s)

Electives: 6 Credits

POLS 312 - Crime and Justice 4 Credit(s)
POLS 322 - State and Local Government 4 Credit(s)
POLS 327 - Law and Society 4 Credit(s)
POLS 335 - International Conflict 4 Credit(s)
POLS 412 - Constitutional Law 4 Credit(s)
POLS 413 - Freedom of Expression and Religion 4 Credit(s)
POLS 491 - Public Policy Internship 4 Credit(s)
SOCI 353 - Comparative Criminology 3 Credit(s)
SOCI 376 - Women and Crime 3 Credit(s)
SOCI 387 - Sociology of Policing 3 Credit(s)
SOCI 435 - Correction and Punishment 3-4 Credit(s)
SOCI 451 - Organized Crime 3 Credit(s)

Note(s)

Students graduating with a Public Policy and Homeland Security minor must complete the minor requirements with at least a 2.0/S grade in each course.
No more than 2 courses may be double counted for this minor and any other major or minor.

Public Policy and Homeland Security Minor

Program Requirements

Required Courses: 13-14 Credits

Electives: 6 Credits

Note(s)

Total Credit Hours Required: 19-22