Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania - Curriculum Guide
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Bachelor of Science in Homeland Security
LIBERAL STUDIES REQUIREMENTS (45-46 credits)
See Liberal Studies Guide for Goal and Enrichment choices
GOAL COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Complete Goal requirements as indicated below (36-37 credits)
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Course
Title
Cr
Basic Requirements (9 credits)
ENGL 102
Critical Writing
3
ENGL 104 or
Critical Reading  or Intro to Literary
3
ENGL 220
and Cultural Studies
COMM 200
Public Speaking 
3
The Arts (3 credits)
Goal
3
Global Community (9 credits)
Goal – Non-US
3
Goal – Non-US
3
Goal – US
3
Human Institutions/Interpersonal Relationships (3 credits)
Goal
3
Science, Technology & Math (9-10 credits)
Goal – Sci
3
Goal – Sci
3
Lab – Sci
0-1
Goal – Math
3
Challenges of the Modern Age (3 credits)
Goal
3
ENRICHMENT COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Choose one course from three of the following Enrichment areas.
(9 credits)
The Arts
Gr
Cr
Gr
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
6-9
-OR- Depending on the number of language credits earned above will
Global Community
Human Institutions/Interpersonal Relationships
Science, Technology & Math
COMPUTER COMPETENCY
Students must demonstrate “computer competency” by:
Passed Exam
OR
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
(60 credits)
 30 major credits must be taken at SRU or PASSHE
 30 major credits must be taken at the 300 level or above
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Course
Title
Core Courses/General (9 credits)
COMM 318~
Professional Presentation
ENGL 205
Intro to Professional Writing or
or 272~
Business English
PHIL 123 or 326~
Ethics or Business Ethics
Major Core Courses (36 credits)
CRHS 120^
Intro to Homeland Security & Defense
CRHS 220^
Crime Prevention & Physical Security
CRHS 230^
Risk Analysis & Strategic Planning
CRHS 240^
Emergency & Disaster Remediation
CRHS 320^
Protecting Infrastructure & Key Assets
CRHS 330^
Intelligence Operations
Capstone in Homeland Security &
CRHS 460^
Defense
CRIM 253^
American Policing
Statistical Methods in Criminology &
CRIM 317^
Criminal Justice
CRIM 355^
Fundamentals of Terrorism
CRIM 405^
White Collar Crime
CRIM 441^
Terrorism, Law, and National Security
Cultural Awareness Competency (9 credits)
ARAB; CHIN;
Proficiency must be met at the 102
FREN; SPAN;
and/or 103 (in place of 103 level course,
101, 102, and/or
one of the courses listed below can be
103~
taken)
CPSC ______
Pass Computer Competency Exam
Complete one of the following
courses: CPSC 100, 110, 130, or
PE 202 at SRU or another postsecondary institution
1-3
OTHER BASIC REQUIREMENTS
Check with your advisor or a current degree audit report to see if you have been
exempted from this course. The credit earned in this course will not be counted
toward the 120 credit hour minimum needed to earn a degree.
3
ACSD 110
Beginning Algebra
IMPORTANT CURRICULUM GUIDE NOTES
This Curriculum Guide is provided to help SRU students and prospective students
better understand their intended major curriculum. Enrolled SRU students should
note that the My Rock Audit may place already-earned and/or in progress courses
in different, yet valid, curriculum categories. Enrolled SRU students should use the
My Rock Audit Report and materials and information provided by their faculty
advisors to ensure accurate progress towards degree completion. The information
on this guide is current as of the date below. Students are responsible for
curriculum requirements at the time of enrollment at the University.
 Course may have a prerequisite. See Undergraduate Online Catalog.
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Course counts for 50% of Major and Major GPA
~ Course counts for 50% of Major and not for Major GPA
PASSHE – Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Institutions
GPA REQUIREMENT
2.0 or higher Major GPA
2.0 or higher Overall GPA
determine the number of credits needed in this section. You may select one
(1) or more course(s) from the following list: (See adviser for guidance, also
refer to your MyRock Audit) (0-9 credits)
ARAB 215~
Topics in Arab Culture
3
Survey of Chinese Civilization and
CHIN 306~
3
Culture
FREN 303~
Professional French
3
FREN 305~
French Civilization
3
HIST 352~
Latin America Since 1830
3
HIST 382~
Modern Asian Pacific Rim
3
HIST 386~
Modern China
3
HIST 462~
The Contemporary Middle East
3
HIST 463~
Israel-History, State and Society
3
INDP 106~
Race & Ethnic Diversity in the USA
3
INDP 310~
Cultural Area Studies
3
SPAN 104~
Situational Spanish
3
SPAN 215~
Topics in Hispanic Culture
3
SPAN 315~
Spanish Study Abroad
3
Major Electives (6 credits)
CRHS 190^,
Experimental
3
290^, 390^
CRHS 195^,
Workshop
3
295^, 395^, 495^
CRHS 198^,
Selected Topics in Homeland Security
3
298^, 398^, 498^
CRHS 450^
Internship
6-9
CRHS 490^
Independent Study
3
CRIM 343^
Criminal Investigations
3
CRIM 352^
Law and Ethics In the Workplace
3
CRIM 360^
Police and Society 
3
Forensic Behavior: Crime and the
CRIM 402^
3
Individual
CRIM 404^
Applied Criminal Procedures 
3
CRIM 414^
Criminal Justice Policy 
3
Intro to Geographic Information
GES 325~
3
Science
MIS 301~
Practical Computer Security
3
MIS 333~
Computer Forensics
3
MS 102~
Principles of Leadership
3
PHIL 335~
Philosophy of Law and Justice
3
POLS 103~
International Relations
3
Comp. Emergency Management and
SAFE 328~
3
Fire Services
SAFE 418~
Security in the Workplace
3
HOMELAND SECURITY (BS) (51HS)
Effective Fall 2016
Enrollment Management
Revised 1-2016