The Department of Criminal Justice includes undergraduate degrees in Criminal Justice and Homeland Security and a graduate degree in Homeland Security.
The Department also houses the online pathway for Practitioners, the SHIELD (Service, Honor, Integrity, Education, Leadership Development) Program. This program is an online, asynchronous variant of the traditional undergraduate programs designed for working practitioners in the field.
Degrees Offered
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
Our Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, led by seasoned practitioners and scholars with real-world expertise, equips you with the practical knowledge and analytical skills crucial for today鈥檚 complex law enforcement landscape.
Bachelor of Science in Homeland Security
Imagine yourself at the forefront of security challenges, addressing real-world threats at local, regional, and national levels. Whether you aspire to become a border patrol agent securing our borders, a transportation security officer ensuring safety in airports, or an intelligence analyst interpreting critical intelligence for government agencies, our program provides a solid foundation for these careers and more.
Online Bachelor of Science, SHIELD Program
The 果冻影院 SHIELD Program is an online pathway for active practitioners in Criminal Justice or Homeland Security to pursue their degrees in an online, asynchronous format. This program incorporates experiential learning and Prior Learning Assessment to capture lived experiences as credit towards degrees.
Master of Science in Homeland Security
Interested in graduate studies? The Master of Science in Criminal Justice Homeland Security at 果冻影院 is not just about earning a degree鈥攊t鈥檚 about preparing you to become a leader and advocate. Our vision is to cultivate strong leaders, educated advocates, and socially aware researchers through strategic partnerships with local and federal agencies, stakeholders, and community organizations.
Faculty
Chair
Chair: Dr. Dan Scher
Office: Justice Center, Room 201
Telephone: 931-363-9871
贰尘补颈濒:听dscherr@utsouthern.edu
Program Coordinator
Chair: Dr. Richard Schoeberl聽
Office: Justice Center, Room 202
Telephone: 931-309-7502×3072
贰尘补颈濒:听rschoebe@utsouthern.edu
Honors Advisor
Chair: Dr. Tony Mottola聽
Office: Justice Center, Room 203
Telephone: 931-424-4116×3116
贰尘补颈濒:听amottola@utsouthern.edu