The Bachelor of Science in Organizational Security and Management degree is designed to address an increasing national and international need for greater technical competence and professionalism in the security industry. The distinctions between the roles of criminal justice agencies and private security organizations are recognized and the degree program provides the required knowledge for a student to develop competency and management skills in organizational security. While the program includes courses in Terrorism and Homeland Security, it also recognizes the depth and breadth of the discipline and provides a variety of courses designed to expose students to the entire spectrum of the security profession.

CourseCourse Title CreditsPrerequisite(s)
GEN 300Skills for Professional Development3 credits —
SEC 310Introduction to Organizational Security and Management 3 creditsGEN 300, All proficiencies
SEC 320Survey of Security Specializations 3 creditsGEN 300, All proficiencies
CIS 319Computers and Information Processing 3 creditsGEN 300
MGT 431Human Resources Management 3 creditsGEN 300
SEC 340Criminology and the Criminal Justice System 3 creditsGEN 300, All proficiencies
SEC 360Interpersonal Communications 3 creditsGEN 300, All proficiencies
SEC 390Organizational Behavior and Management 3 creditsGEN 300, All proficiencies
SEC 370The Administration Process 3 creditsGEN 300, All proficiencies
SEC 330Industrial Safety 3 creditsGEN 300, All proficiencies
SEC 350Legal and Regulatory Issues in Security Management 3 creditsGEN 300, All proficiencies
SEC 400Threat and Vulnerability Management 3 creditsGEN 300, All proficiencies
SEC 430Principles of Investigation 3 creditsGEN 300, All proficiencies
SEC 440Security of Information Systems and Technology 3 creditsGEN 300, All proficiencies
SEC 410Physical Security 3 creditsGEN 300, All proficiencies, CIS 319
SEC 420Personal Security 3 creditsGEN 300, All proficiencies
SEC 450Global Security Issues 3 creditsGEN 300, All proficiencies
SEC 460Terrorism 3 creditsGEN 300, All proficiencies
SEC 470Homeland Security and Interagency Response 3 creditsGEN 300, All proficiencies
SEC 480Capstone Course 3 credits All Previous Courses