Bachelor of Science Degree (BS)
National Security with a Concentration in Pre-Law

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SAMPLE COURSE SEQUENCE

FIRST SEMESTER

CREDITS

CIS1115
Computer Applications
3
ENG1105
Writing and Research
3
MAT2211
College Algebra
3
NTS1102
Introduction to National Security
3
SOC1123
First Year Experience
3

SECOND SEMESTER

CREDITS

ENG2205
Writing Through Literature
3
NTS1110
Communication Skills for National Security
3
SOC2210
Introduction to Sociology
3
SOC2231
Human Relations
3
National Security Elective
3

THIRD SEMESTER

CREDITS

HUM2225
Introduction to Ethics
3
MAT2218
Probability, Statistics, & Applied Regression
3
NTS2215
Introduction to Emergency Management
3
JUS2000
Career Development
3
Liberal Arts Elective
3

FOURTH SEMESTER

CREDITS

NTS2217
Ethics in Homeland Security
3
Free Elective
3
Liberal Arts Electives
6
Mathematics/Science Elective
3

FIFTH SEMESTER

CREDITS

ENG3316
The Confident Writer
3
JUS3302
Homeland Security
3
JUS3314
Introduction to Intelligence
3
JUS3315
Terrorism
3
LAW100
Introduction to Law
3

SIXTH SEMESTER

CREDITS

NTS4403
National Security Law
3
SCI3303
Human Aggression and Violence
3
English Elective
3
Liberal Arts Elective
3
Pre-Law Concentration Upper-Level Elective (3000/4000)*
3

SEVENTH SEMESTER

CREDITS

NTS4483
Internship
3
Liberal Arts Electives
6
Free Elective
3
Pre-Law Concentration Upper-Level Elective (3000/4000)*
3

EIGHTH SEMESTER

CREDITS

NTS4460
Capstone Project
3
Liberal Arts Elective
3
Humanities Elective
3
Free Elective
3
National Security Upper-Level Elective (3000/4000)
3

NATIONAL SECURITY ELECTIVES

CREDITS

BUS2231
Business Law I
3
BUS3331
Business Law II
3
IBS3320
International Business Law
3
JUS2210
Community Relations and the Police
3
JUS2220
Justice and the Media
3
JUS2225
Criminal Investigations
3
JUS2235
Juvenile Justice
3
JUS2240
Justice and the Judiciary
3
JUS2260
Contemporary Issues in Justice Studies
3
JUS2270
Special Topics in Justice Studies
3
JUS3301
Police Administration and Management
3
JUS3307
Corrections, Probation, and Parole
3
JUS3330
Crime Scene Investigation
3
JUS4401
Corporate Security Management
3
JUS4402
Private Security Management
3
JUS4403
Cyber Crime
3
JUS4404
White Collar Crime
3
JUS4405
Transportation Security
3
JUS4407
Global Security
3
LAW1105
Introduction to Compliance
3
LAW2105
Principles of Legal Nurse Consulting
3
LAW2235
Immigration Law
3
LAW2240
Family Law
3
LAW2250
Wills, Trusts and Estates
3
LAW2260
Law Firm Communications and Technology
3
LAW2270
Special Topics in Legal Studies
3
LAW3310
Alternative Dispute Resolution
3
LAW3320
Constitutional Law
3
LAW3310
Alternative Dispute Resolution
3
LAW3320
Constitutional Law
3
LAW3330
Employment Law
3
LAW3340
Law Firm Management and Administration
3
LAW3325
Intellectual Property Law
3
LAW3335
Business Organizations and Corporations
3
LAW4470
Special Topics in Legal Studies
3
NTS2216
U.S. Policy & National Security
3
NTS3305
Domestic Terrorism & Violent Extremism
3
NTS3307
Threat & Risk Assessment
3
NTS3308
System Security and Auditing
3
NTS4400
Weapons of Mass Destruction
3
NTS4401
Emergency Planning
3
NTS4402
Digital Forensics
3
NTS4404
Counterterrorism & Intelligence Analysis
3

120 SEMESTER CREDITS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION

*Three Upper-Level Electives (3000/4000) selected from the following list- 9 Credits

NTS4403 National Security Law or any 3000/4000 LAW course except LAW4430 (Advanced Legal Research, Writing, and Advocacy, which requires LAW2210 as a prerequisite and a grade of C or better in ENG1105 and ENG2205) unless otherwise permitted by the Legal Studies Chair.

NOTE: 15 credits of Liberal Arts Electives must be at the 3000/4000 level. Eligibility for some internships required to obtain a Berkeley College degree and employment opportunities in fields related to this program may require candidates to meet specific health requirements or pass criminal background checks prescribed by law. Applicants for whom such requirements may be matters of concern are strongly advised to contact an Admissions Associate prior to enrolling in this program. Note that law enforcement jobs typically require the candidate to be physically and mentally fit and have a valid driver’s license, a clean driving record, no felony criminal record, no domestic violence charges (felony or misdemeanor), no loan/credit card defaults, and the ability to be licensed (via your agency or department) to carry a firearm. A selection process involving a qualifying examination and/or supplementary training may also be required. Job requirements for non-sworn personnel in criminal justice and related agencies vary.

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