Justice and Global Security
Bachelor of Applied Science
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The Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) in Justice and Global Security takes an interdisciplinary approach to criminal justice, issues in modern law enforcement, terrorism, immigration, and border security. Offered through the College of Applied Science and Technology, the program emphasizes research, analytical, and critical thinking skills and the ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
This program is designed for students who have earned an Applied Associates Degree or have real-life experience in law enforcement or public safety.
*Residents of some U.S. Territories may not be eligible. Please see our Eligibility & State Authorization page for more information.
The curriculum for this program includes:
Develop an understanding of the structure, function, and processes of the Judicial branch of American government.
Conduct an analysis of the constitutional guarantees of civil liberties in the U.S. Constitution.
Analysis of American Political Institutions - This course provides students with an advanced study and analysis into the dynamics of American political institutions, including Congress, the presidency, the judiciary, the bureaucracy, and political parties. Analyze the cultural and constitutional foundations of American politics; its institutional structures; and the role of public opinion, political participation, elections, interest groups, and the media in American politics.
Explore the development and analysis of constitutional law of the U.S.; problems of distribution of powers.
Outcomes
Skills
Earning your Bachelor of Applied Science in Justice and Global Security will build core skills, including:
- Asset protection
- Case management
- Communication skills
- Computer literacy
- Criminal justice
- Intelligence analysis
- Planning
- Prevention of criminal activity
- Research
- Writing and communication
Potential Career Paths
Graduates of the Applied Science BAS Justice and Global Security program will be prepared to pursue the following careers:
