Security Studies, Certificate
Student Learning Outcomes
- Students will develop the skills required for the Security Studies Program including understanding of the domestic security environment, including threats and responses; the global security environment, including threats and responses; and the principles of emergency management planning and execution.
Outcomes Assessment Activities
- Briefings
- FEMA training
- Simulations and exercises
Specific Program Requirements
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | 6 | |
| Security Professional Fundamentals | 3 | |
| Terrorism | 3 | |
| Electives | 3 | |
| Immigration | 3 | |
| International Business | 3 | |
| History of Mexico | 3 | |
| Borderlands | 3 | |
| Introduction to Cyber Security | 3 | |
| Cyber Security & Defense | 3 | |
| Computer Forensics | 3 | |
| Law & Procedure for Peace Officers | 3 | |
| Public Policy for Peace Officers | 3 | |
| Special Populations for Peace Officers | 3 | |
| Police and Society | 3 | |
| Terrorism and Mass Murder | 3 | |
| Collective Violence and Rioting | 3 | |
| Hate Crimes | 3 | |
| Geography of the World Economy | 3 | |
| International Economics | 3 | |
| International Finance | 3 | |
| U.S. & Them: America in the World | 3 | |
| Europe-Emergence, Empire, Evolution | 3 | |
| History of Russia | 3 | |
| Blood, Tears & Glory: War & History | 3 | |
| Civil Rights | 3 | |
| Religion & Politics in US History | 3 | |
| American Constitutional Law | 3 | |
| Criminal Law & Procedure | 3 | |
| International Management | 3 | |
| International Marketing | 3 | |
| Public Relations | 3 | |
| Public Affairs & Political Reporting | 3 | |
| Crisis Communications | 3 | |
| Leadership in a Complex World | 3 | |
| Latinos in American Democracy | 3 | |
| International Conflict | 3 | |
| Peace Studies | 3 | |
| Colorado Government & Politics | 3 | |
| Public Policy | 3 | |
| Media, Politics, & Power | 3 | |
| Politics & Film | 3 | |
| Nationalism & Ethnic Conflict | 3 | |
| Economic Development | 3 | |
| Democracy & Dictatorship | 3 | |
| U.S. Foreign & Security Policy | 3 | |
| Abnormal Psychology | 3 | |
| Special Topics | 3 | |
| Independent Study | 3 | |
| Internship | 3-6 | |
| Race & Ethnic Relations | 3 | |
| Sociology of the Military | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 9 | |
Only one course taken for the Security Certificate can count toward the political science minor or major.
Specific Graduation Requirements
- Students must earn a grade of "C" or better in each course of the minor program to be eligible for the minor.
- Only one course taken for the Security Studies Minor can count towards any single other major or minor. If the student is enrolled in multiple majors or minors, there can be one overlap course for each major and minor.