Bachelor's in Homeland Security Curriculum

Core Courses 42 hours

• HLS 101: Introduction to Homeland Security
• HLS 210: Physical Security
• HLS 260: Disaster Preparedness and Response
• HLS 301: Critical Infrastructure Protection
• HLS 320: Security Management
• HLS 321W: Critical Problem Analysis
• HLS 391: Risk Analysis
• HLS 395: Policy and Legal Analysis
• HLS 401: Intelligence Process
• HLS 430: Domestic Terrorism
• HLS 441: Homeland Security Technology
• HLS 461: DIsaster Resilience
• HLS 465: Modern Natural Disasters
• HLS 495: Strategic Planning & Leadership (capstone)

Supporting Course Requirements 18 hours

• STA 215: Introduction to Statistical Reasoning
• GEO 210: Introduction to Physical Geography
• GEO 353: Geographic Information Systems
• PSY 200 or 200W: Introduction to Psychology

Choose one of the following:

• HIS 103: American Civilization since 1877
• MSL 303: American Military History

And choose one of the following:

• POL 100: Principles of Politics and Government
• POL 101: Introduction to American Government

Free Electives 41 hours

EKU General Education Requirements* 21 hours
(See catalog for details.)

*15 Credit hours of general education requirements are satisfied by required degree supporting courses.

Total Hours Required for Degree Completion 120 hours

For a full list of course descriptions please see section 7 of the university undergraduate catalog.