Bachelor of Science, Major in Justice Studies with Concentration in Terrorism and Homeland Security

at Southern New Hampshire University USA

Go discover the inner workings and the broad scope of the American justice system through the Southern New Hampshire University Bachelor of Science in Justice Studies with a concentration in Terrorism & Homeland Security.

You can train to become a qualified and knowledgeable anti-terrorism and homeland security professional prepared to step into today's ever-changing security challenges.

You can learn about our country's criminal justice system, criminal law, corrections systems, legal and social science research, and much more. Terrorism & Homeland Security concentration courses include Introduction to Security, Industrial and Retail Security, International Criminal Justice, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Students may complete the program in the traditional four years. In addition, students may also pursue a four-plus-one program in which they earn both the Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in five years. Our graduate program is delivered online allowing students to continue their studies while satisfying employment and family duties.

The Aeronautical Engineering program prepares students for professional careers in civilian and military aviation, including aircraft piloting and the design, development and testing of aircraft and aircraft systems. The program includes a multi-semester design sequence within which students work in teams applying theories learned in the classroom to solve complex problems and transform concepts into functioning designs that they will build and operate. In addition to the design sequence, CETA offers students the opportunity to plan and conduct their own flight tests. The College maintains an instrumented light aircraft flown by professional pilots to provide students with in-flight experience; this allows students to participate as flight test engineers, using a specially designed data collection system to record key flight parameters and perform post-flight data analysis.  CETA offers specific concentration areas in Robotics, Telecommunications, and Unmanned Aerial Systems that complement core engineering training and enhance student’s post-graduation placement opportunities. Students also have the opportunity to be involved in engineering clubs and organizations, such as student chapters of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), and Sigma Gamma Tau, the national aerospace engineering honor society.   The BS.AEG program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org.

Program Outcomes

• An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering.
• An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data.
• An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability.
• An ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams.
• An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems.
• An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility.
• An ability to communicate effectively.
• The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context.
• A recognition of the need for, and the ability to engage in life-long learning.
• A knowledge of contemporary issues.
• An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools needed for engineering practice.
• A knowledge of aerodynamics, aerospace materials, structure, propulsion, flight mechanics, and stability and control.
• Design competence that includes integration of aeronautical topics.
• An ability to develop flight test plans and conduct in-flight experiments, as well as analyze, interpret, and report the resulting data.

Gain a full understanding of the role that wildlife plays in a stable environment and ecosystem, as well as the important role that humans play in conservation. A Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science with a concentration in Wildlife and Conservation Biology will provide students with a specific, specialized understanding of the many ways that animals influence the world around them, while underlining the importance of conservation. Students will graduate with a firm grasp on the biological sciences.

In addition, students are able to tailor the concentration to align with their specific interests. With courses in ornithology, zoology, botany, animal behavior, and conservation biology, students will have the opportunity to gain a well-rounded understanding of the field or focus on the aspects of the concentration that interest them.

The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration emphasizes interpersonal skills, strategic problem solving, and operational principles. Students will gain a strong, comprehensive business education, becoming resourceful and creative thinkers in diverse, professional environments.
 
A hallmark of the degree is the opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge and business skills gained in the program both inside and outside the classroom. Experiential learning opportunities such as simulations and internships are available in some cases to provide additional engagement and help students learn the importance of teamwork, adaptability, and agility in a business context. Additionally, students may benefit from valuable networking opportunities with the alumni community, industry professionals, and regional business partners. Business clubs and professional groups are available to students who would like to connect with faculty and peers and hone their skills.
 
Through the study of problem-solving, communication, collaboration, innovation, and data-informed decision-making, students are prepared to be entrepreneurial thinkers and decision-makers in fast paced, complex environments. Students gain confidence in identifying business opportunities using current tools and technologies, leveraging data to address business needs, and collaborating effectively in a variety of situations.

The program’s core courses provide a well-rounded business administration foundation, and students have the opportunity to dive deeper into specific disciplines to enhance their skill-sets and prepare them to enter a variety of professional fields. In some cases, students may also work with faculty to create a customized pathway in conjunction with the foundation that builds skills to support them in achieving their personal and professional goals. Additionally, the flexibility of elective courses offered in both online and campus based experiences allow students to further explore customizing their educational experience.

Program Outcomes

• Develop business management approaches that align with organizational philosophies and help build collaborative relationships with diverse teams
• Problem-solve across functional areas by integrating personal values with ethical, legal, and socially responsible business practices
• Articulate implications of global and societal contexts on business decisions
• Recommend strategic and creative business options using data gathered through research and current technological applications
• Communicate effectively to diverse internal and external audiences to contribute to a positive team climate and address various strategic and operational business needs

Novelists, memoirists, poets, playwrights and screenwriters articulate the questions of our time. They help us to free ourselves from our easy assumptions and to empathize with people whose circumstances differ from our own. Literature gives our culture a way to talk to itself.

SNHU's major in creative writing is for students interested in careers in writing and book publishing, and for students who simply wish to explore a passion for writing. It teaches skills useful for journalism, law, communications, and many other professions. It prepares students for graduate programs, like the university's low-residency Master of Fine Arts in fiction and nonfiction writing. Creative writing courses begin during freshman year.

Publishing opportunities at SNHU include the student literary journal, The Manatee, and contests in the university's nationally-distributed journal, Amoskeag. Faculty help students prepare work for submission to graduate programs, agents, and editors. Students on the main campus in Manchester spend classroom time with agents, editors, publicists, and visiting writers. Students attend workshops, readings, and networking events.

Our faculty includes nationally acclaimed writers. They host renowned visiting writers. Students can join the creative writing club and the New Hampshire Writers' Project, the only statewide literary organization for writers of all levels and genres, which is housed on the university's main campus in Manchester.

Students who wish to major in creative writing on the main campus in Manchester must submit a writing sample of 5-10 pages to the program coordinator. Students applying to the online program in creative writing must submit a sample to the online program.

Creative writing majors on the main campus in Manchester choose a concentration in fiction, a concentration in nonfiction, or no concentration. Online majors choose a concentration in fiction, nonfiction, poetry or screenwriting. Majors on the main campus who choose no concentration take workshops in three out of four genres. Majors on the main campus who choose a concentration in fiction or nonfiction focus on a long work in the chosen genre. Online majors focus on the chosen genre and take a course in writing for new media.

For majors on the main campus, the concentrations in fiction and nonfiction make it easier to complete a B.A. in Creative Writing and English in three years with coursework during summers. The concentrations can also help students write work samples strong enough to earn admission to the low-residency M.F.A. program. Students who finish a B.A. with a concentration in fiction or nonfiction in three years can earn both a B.A. and an M.F.A. over the course of five years, if they are accepted to the M.F.A. program in the third year of the B.A.

Program Outcomes

• Apply techniques and terminology essential to analyzing (and appreciating) literary form, genre, structure, and style
• Produce creative works in a variety of genres (fiction, non-fiction, poetry, drama, screenwriting), employing the conventions and techniques of those genres
• Produce a body of advanced work in the student’s chosen genre, reflecting a culmination of the student’s workshop training and the beginning of professionalization

The Accounting/Finance degree offers students the course work they need to qualify for careers in the accounting or finance professions. The degree prepares graduates for meaningful employment in accounting, banking, corporate finance, insurance, investments and personal finance.

Program Outcomes

• Identify long-term corporate investment opportunities to increase shareholder value
• Apply theories of asset allocation, security analysis, & portfolio diversification to efficiently manage an investment portfolio
• Demonstrate knowledge of the rules and regulations for financial accounting and reporting and how they are established in a global economy
• Generate financial records and financial statements for internal and external users in accordance with applicable governing rules and regulations
• Analyze, interpret, and communicate financial and accounting information to various internal and external stakeholders

Students selecting a concentration in mental health will take coursework in counseling techniques and psychological assessment. They will also gain direct experience in the field as early as their freshman year, with placements including school guidance offices, community mental health centers, and social service programs throughout the Manchester NH area. Graduates of SNHU's Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a concentration in Mental Health have taken jobs as case managers, residential counselors, and intake coordinators, among other psychology-related professions. This concentration further helps to prepare students for graduate programs in mental health counseling, clinical psychology, and social work.

A master's in information technology degree is a vital tool in today's competitive business environment. Organizations in every industry seek IT professionals who can think beyond traditional computer programming and basic technology expertise. Learn how to bridge the gaps between communications, IT and business management and increase your marketable skills with the Master of Science in Information Technology degree program at Southern New Hampshire University.

Program Outcomes

• Develop innovative and agile, computer-based solutions to business problems through a systems analysis approach and technology integration and application
• Design a plan for implementing and monitoring solutions that incorporate core information technologies, concepts and methods appropriate for secure information use across an enterprise
• Collaborate and communicate effectively in a variety of environments through situational awareness and audience analysis
• Develop an implementation plan for systematic information risk assessment for change management plans and processes within enterprise business and information technology environments
• Using computational logic and critical analysis, construct ethically sound, technology-informed procedures to ensure legal compliance and maintain security within enterprise information technology environments

The Bachelor of Arts in Communications major at Southern New Hampshire University helps you develop and deliver key messages to diverse audiences.

You'll learn communication theory and industry concepts, and build public speaking, presentation and interviewing skills. You'll also gain experience with business communication, graphic design and public relations through courses and minors in advertising, film, journalism, information technology or marketing. Electives in 3D animation and modeling, digital illustration and digital video production are also offered.

Our program stands out from those at other four-year institutions of higher education in that we put students in a position to start engaging in professional activities while they learn. Students are encouraged to participate in field experiences at mental health clinics and social service agencies, publish in Psychological journals and books, present professional papers, administer psychological tests, simulate therapy sessions and/or lead student organizations. Our program includes faculty who have won teaching awards and published books and journal articles.

We offer specific concentration areas including child/adolescent development, forensic psychology and mental health. Students also enjoy a variety of extracurricular opportunities. We have a Psychology Student Association and an honors association, Psi Chi. Alumni have attended graduate school or continued on to work (after graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree) in such areas such as mental health clinics, social service agencies and human resources.

Program Outcomes

• Apply foundational psychological theories, principles, and methodologies in accordance with ethical principles and professional standards
• Develop researchable questions and methods of inquiry that inform further study in the field of psychology
• Analyze and interpret data to communicate findings and implications to professionals in the field of psychology, interdisciplinary fields, and non-academic audiences
• Develop and promote professional mindsets and practices grounded in psychological evidence that foster unbiased, globally aware, and culturally responsive behaviors in individuals and communities