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Tsung Y. (Bill) Soo Hoo, Ph.D., Chairperson
John W. Collins, Jr., CPP, Ed.D., Graduate Coordinator
Michael Krantz, Ph.D., Graduate Assistant Professor
Degree Programs Offered
Master of Science in Professional Security Studies
Graduate Certificate Offered
National Security Agency Certificate for Information Systems Security Officers (ISSO) - Standard 4014 (Entry) - Approved from 2008 through 2013
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NATIONAL SECURITY STUDIES
The Professional Security Studies Department was jointly designated by the National Security Agency and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security as a National Center of Academic Excellence (effective for 2009-2014).
In the post-9/11 era, current and future leaders from all aspects of public safety, including law enforcement, security, fire service, emergency management, business, and public health, need to understand the concepts, theories and methods applicable to contemporary risk, terror and vulnerability. Students are increasingly pursuing educational avenues allowing them to function effectively in the new terror environment, where they are able to develop the competencies crucial to collaborate and coordinate with various organizational levels and disciplines.
In pursuit of the war on terror both at home and abroad, lack of long-term planning may be the most dangerous threat of all. New Jersey City University (NJCU) has demonstrated a long history of contemporary educational offerings. It is the only institution of higher education in the State of New Jersey offering a bachelor’s degree in Security, and did so long before the tragedy of 9/11. In considering the needs of current and future professionals in the field of Security, NJCU has initiated a strategy emphasizing prevention over response. It is time to create a common defense: a resilient generation of security professionals prepared to cope with a multitude of potential crises and scenarios. One vehicle of change is the development of rigorous, comprehensive academic programs incorporating intellectual debate, inclusion of diverse backgrounds, experience and views, and the development and demonstration of critical, practitioner-based competencies.
The degree programs are designed for practicing security leaders, as well as for those students who seek careers in this field. All course work is also offered at our satellite program in Wall, New Jersey through the New Jersey Coastal Communiversity. Many courses are also offered online.
Admission Requirements
Admission to the master’s in Professional Security Studies program requires that the student:
1. Has completed a bachelor’s degree and;
2. Has met all the minimum requirements of the Graduate Studies Office, including recent graduate admissions test results. (Currently, the GRE, or MAT are accepted.)
Program Requirements (36 credits)
This program requires 36 credits and allows students to specialize in one of three distinct areas:
National Security: Develop the ability to analyze the global complexities and implications of National Security policy, procedures, and operations with courses such as “Counterintelligence” and “Contemporary Counterterrorism.”
Corporate Security: Develop the ability to analyze and synthesize organizational continuity, emergency response and risk management policy and procedures with courses such as “critical incident command and response.”
Information Assurance/Cyber Security: Develop the ability to analyze and apply principles of information assurance/cyber security with courses such as “security and privacy of information and information systems,” and “information security strategy and policy development.”
Culminating Experience
Students must elect one of the following options:
Thesis
As practical fulfillment of a master’s degree, the student has the option of completing a thesis. This option requires 30 credits of course work, plus an additional 6 credits of thesis supervision and the production of a master’s thesis of publishable quality.
Specialized Field Project
As practical fulfillment of a master’s degree, the student has the option of completing a culminating project. This option requires 30 credits of course work, plus an additional 6 credits of project supervision.
Final Comprehensive Examination
As practical fulfillment of a master’s degree, the student has the option of completing the comprehensive examination. This option requires 36 credits of course work.
Required Core (15 credits)
Code |
Title
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Credits
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SECU 600
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National Security
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3
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SECU 605
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Corporate Security
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3
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SECU 610
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Cyber Security
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3
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SECU 615
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Research Methods I
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3
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SECU 620
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Research Methods II (Prerequisite SECU 615)
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3
|
Elective Courses (9 credits)
Students must take nine credits of electives within one of the following specializations.
|
National Security:
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SECU 625
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Counterintelligence
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3
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SECU 630
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Domestic Terrorism and Extremist Groups
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3
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SECU 635
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Contemporary Counterterrorism
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3
|
| |
Corporate Security:
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SECU 640
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Critical Incident Command and Response
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3
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SECU 645
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Corporate Threat Definition and Vulnerability Analysis
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3
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SECU 650
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Organizational Crisis Management (Pre-requisite: SECU 640)
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3
|
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|
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Information Assurance/Cyber Security:
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SECU 655
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Topics in Computer Security
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3
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SECU 660
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Security and Privacy of Information & Information Systems
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3
|
SECU 665
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Information Security Strategy and Policy Development
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3
|
Other elective courses may be offered.
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Culminating Experience (12 credits)
Students must elect one of the following options:
Thesis (plus 6 additional elective Credits)
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SECU 670
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Thesis I
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3
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SECU 675
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Thesis II (Pre-requisite: SECU 670)
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3
|
SECU
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Two graduate-level course with a related focus approved by the student’s faculty advisor
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6
|
| |
OR
|
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Specialized Field Project (plus 6 additional elective Credits)
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SECU 680
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Specialized Field Project
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6
|
SECU
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Two graduate-level course with a related focus approved by the student’s faculty advisor
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6
|
| |
OR
|
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Final Comprehensive Exam (plus 12 additional elective Credits)
|
SECU
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Four graduate-level course with a related focus approved by the student’s faculty advisor
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12
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GRADUATE CERTIFICATE PROGRAM IN INFORMATION ASSURANCE/CYBER SECURITY*
Students who do not wish to commit to complete a Master of Science program may opt for the National Security Agency Certificate for Information Systems Security Officers (ISSO) - Standard 4014 (Entry). The National Security Agency has granted the Department certification approval from 2008 through 2013. Certificates are awarded under the signatures of the Department Chairperson and the Dean, College of Professional Studies.
This certificate is appropriate for an individual who is interested in entry-level certification based on the National Security Agency’s Standard 4014.
Required Courses (12 credits)
| Code |
Title
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Credits
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SECU 610
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Cyber Security
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3
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SECU 655
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Topics in Computer Security
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3
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SECU 660
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Security and Privacy of Information and Information Systems
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3
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SECU 665
|
Information Security Strategy and Policy Development
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3
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*Courses completed for the certificate program may subsequently be applied to the equivalent requirements for the Master of Science in Professional Security Studies.