UNIVERSITY CORE

University Core - English (9 hours)

• ENG 099 - Writing Proficiency Exam
• ENG 101 - English Composition

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• ENG 102 - English Composition

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• ENG 103 - Accelerated Composition

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• and one of the following Literature classes

• ENG 211 - World Masterpieces
• ENG 212 - Survey of British Literature
• ENG 213 - Survey of American Literature

University Core - History (6 hours)

• HIS 103 - World Civilization I
• HIS 104 - World Civilization II

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• HIS 211 - History of the United States
• HIS 212 - History of the United States

University Core - Bible (6 hours)

• BIB 110 - Introduction to the Old Testament OR
• BIB 111 - An Intensive Analysis of the Old Testament

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• AND

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• BIB 120 - Introduction to the New Testament OR
• BIB 121 - An Intensive Analysis of the New Testament

University Core - Social Sciences (3 hours)

• Any PHI (Philosophy) course

• ECO 231 - Principles of Macroeconomics
• GBU 151 - Business Skills for Life
• MLG 205 - Cross-Cultural Understanding
• PLS 201 - American National Government
• PSY 201 - Introduction to Psychology (General Psychology)
• SOC 205 - Sociology: An Introduction in Global Context

University Core - Science (4 hours)

Four hours of science are required, including one lecture with a corresponding lab.  Students are encouraged to choose from one of the following lab courses:

• BIO 103 - Human Biology AND
• BIO 104 - Human Biology Laboratory

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• BIO 105 - Plants and People AND
• BIO 106 - Plants and People Laboratory

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• BIO 111 - Biology I AND
• BIO 110 - Biology I Laboratory

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• CHE 112 - Chemistry in American Life II

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• CHE 141 - General Chemistry I

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• PHY 151 - General Physics I

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• PHY 251 - Fundamentals of Physics I

University Core - Mathematics (3 hours)

Any MAT course numbered 105 or higher, determined in consultation with the advisor.

• MAT 105 - Contemporary Mathematics OR
• MAT 111 - College Algebra with Applications OR

• Or higher, determined in consultation with the advisor.

University Core - Fine Arts (3 hours)

• ART 125 - Art Appreciation OR
• MUS 125 - Music Appreciation OR
• THE 125 - Introduction to Theatre

University Core - Physical Education (2 hours)

Two hours are required.  Recommended courses are KIN 123 - Fitness for Life (2 hours) or two (1 hour) PED activity courses.

• KIN 123 - Fitness For Life

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• Two (1 hour) PED activity courses

University Core - Chapel

Students at Mississippi College are required to complete chapel requirements based on the student classification at the time of enrollment as detailed below:

Students classified as ADP (Accelerated Degree Program) and students enrolled in online degree programs are exempt from chapel requirements.

MAJOR REQUIREMENTS FOR B.S. IN HOMELAND SECURITY (36 HOURS)

Required AJU Courses (9 Hours)

• AJU 100 - Introduction to Criminal Justice
• AJU 441 - Introduction to Homeland Security
• AJU 442 - Introduction to Emergency Management

Related courses (6 hours):

 Choose one of the three sets below:

• PLS 407 - American Constitutional Development I
• PLS 408 - American Constitutional Development II

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• HIS 407 - American Constitutional Development I
• HIS 408 - American Constitutional Development II

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• AJU 311 - Arrest, Search and Seizure
• AJU 301 - Criminal Investigation

AJU electives (15 hours)

Choose five courses from the following:

• AJU 432 - Special Issues
• AJU 443 - Introduction to Physical Security
• AJU 444 - Legal Aspects of Homeland Security
• AJU 445 - Domestic Terrorism
• AJU 446 - International Terrorism
• AJU 447 - Cyber Terrorism
• AJU 448 - Grant Writing for Homeland Security

Related field electives (6 hours)

The following courses are recommended but others may be chosen in consultation with the program director:

• COM 203 - Professional Communication Skills
• COM 301 - Nonverbal Communication
• PSY 423 - Abnormal Psychology
• COM 443 - Public Relations

MINOR REQUIREMENTS (18 HOURS)

A typical minor consists of 18 semester hours; however, some department minors may vary in terms of required semester hours.  The minor should be selected in consultation with the student’s advisor.

GENERAL ELECTIVES

Sufficient elective hours must be taken to meet the minimum hour requirement for graduation in this program.  Electives should be chosen in consultation with advisor.

TOTAL: 130 SEM. HOURS