Bachelor of Science in Homeland and International Security (Day)

Major Requirements (minimum 51 credits)

• CYM 171 - Introduction to Cybersecurity Credits: 3
• HLS 101 - US Homeland Security Credits: 3
• HLS 201 - Evolution of Terrorism Credits: 3
• HLS 217 - Multicultural Competence A Credits: 3
• HLS 218 - Multicultural Competence B Credits: 3
• HLS 231 - Critical Infrastructure Protection Credits: 3
• HLS 300 - Emergency Management Credits: 3
• HLS 311 - Strategic Geography Credits: 3
• HLS 401 - Global Security Credits: 3
• HLS 491 - Post Disaster Response and Recovery Credits: 3
• HLS 495 - Internship/Seminar Credits: 3
• BUS 224 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credits: 3
• POL 294 - International Relations and Politics Credits: 3

• or

• HLS 330 - Non-Governmental Organizations Credits: 3

• Fulfill one of the following four courses:

• REL 231 - Buddhism, Christianity and the Other Credits: 3
• REL 232 - Hinduism, Christianity and the Other Credits: 3
• REL 233 - Islam, Christianity and the Other Credits: 3
• REL 234 - Judaism, Christianity and the Other Credits: 3

• Fulfill three from the following courses:

• BUS 220 - Financial Accounting Credits: 3
• BUS 226 - Principles of Project Management Credits: 3
• HLS 214 - Internship Seminar Credits: 3
• HLS 250 - Geographic Information Systems Credits: 3
• HLS 320 - Strategic Intelligence Credits: 3

General Education Requirements (42-45 credits)

• ENG 115 - Expositions and Arguments Credits: 3
• REL 115 - The Dignity of Creaton: God and the Created Order Credits: 3
• LNS 108 - Student Success: Campus to Community I Credits: 1
• LNS 109 - Student Success: Campus to Community II Credits: 1
• BIO 112 - Stewards of the Living World Credits: 3
• SL 100 - Serving the World Credits: 1
• MA 112 - College Algebra Credits: 3

• Who is My Neighbor?  tudents explore this question in their second and third years.(6 credits)

  • HUM200+ Humanities: Literature, Art, and the Human
    Students take one -200 level interdisciplinary course that addresses a basic human question from the perspectives of the literary, visual, and musical arts. Credits: 3
  • HIS203 Interactions: The West in the World I Credits: 3 or
  • HIS204 Interactions: The West in the World II Credits: 3

  How Shall We Live? Students explore this question in their junior and senior years. (6 credits)

  • Religion: Faith, Religion, and Social Justice Credits: 3
    Students take one Religion course developed with this theme at its center.
  • Philosophy: Ethics, Values, and Moral Choices Credits: 3
    Students take one Philosophy course developed with this theme at its center.

  What, then, Shall We Do?  tudents explore this question in their junior or senior year. (3 credits)

  • Capstone: Justice and Global Responsibility Credits: 3
    Students take one of a number of offerings under Justice and Global Responsibility. This seminar serves as the culmination of the Common Core. Informed by problem-solving pedagogy, this seminar enhances the student’s connection with the Catholic vision of the University by focusing on justice and global responsibility.

  Area Distribution Courses: The Core Complement
  Humanities and Social Sciences (6 credits)

  • One course from: English, History, Modern Language, Philosophy, Religious Studies Credits: 3
  • One course from: Economics, Geography, Political Science, Psychology, or Sociology Credits: 3

  Mathematics and Natural Sciences (6 credits)

  • One course in Mathematics:  MA112 College Algebra or above Credits: 3
  • One course from: Computer Science, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, or Physical Science Credits: 3-4

  Culture through Language (6 credits)
  Students must demonstrate university-level introductory competency in a language other than English.

General Electives (27 credits)

Degree Requirements (120 credits)

SAMPLE DEGREE PLAN

* Select one: REL231 - Buddhism; REL232 - Hinduism; REL233 - Islam; REL234 - Judaism, Christianity          & the Other

+ (3 required): BUS220, BUS226, BUS341, HLS217, HLS250, HLS320