Explore a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice with a Homeland Security focus at Saint Leo University. Join us to make a difference in global security!
The Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice – Homeland Security at Saint Leo University is an undergraduate program designed to prepare students for careers focused on national security, emergency management, and public safety. The course provides a strong foundation in criminal justice while emphasizing the protection of communities and critical infrastructure from both natural and human-made threats. This degree is an undergraduate, on ground & online degree program that prepares students with knowledge and applicable skills necessary for entry-level careers. This degree is an undergraduate, on ground & online degree program that prepares students with knowledge and applicable skills necessary for entry-level careers. Students explore key areas such as homeland security policy, counterterrorism, intelligence analysis, emergency preparedness, border security, and disaster response. The program combines theoretical knowledge with practical applications, enabling students to understand how security agencies operate and respond to complex threats. Throughout the course, students develop analytical, decision-making, and communication skills, along with an understanding of legal, ethical, and strategic considerations in security operations. The curriculum also highlights interagency collaboration and crisis management in a global context. Graduates are well-prepared for careers in homeland security, law enforcement, emergency management, intelligence agencies, and public safety organizations, or for further study in criminal justice or related fields.
