National Security Studies at NJCU at Middlesex College
National Security Studies at NJCU at Middlesex College
Earn your Bachelor’s Degree in National Security Studies from NJCU at Middlesex College
Are you looking to complete your bachelor’s degree close to home? The New Jersey City University (NJCU) - Middlesex College Dual Admissions Program may be the perfect solution! Our unique partnership offers you a seamless way to earn two degrees in four years—your associate’s degree in a variety of majors from Middlesex, and your bachelor’s degree in National Security Studies from NJCU!
The NJCU-Middlesex Dual Admissions Program can help you reach your educational and career goals by offering opportunities that few universities can match:
- Convenient Location - Take all of your classes for both degrees at the Middlesex College campus. You can even continue on to complete your master’s degree in National Security Studies from NJCU at Middlesex!
- Exceptional Value – This dual program offers you a pathway to a very affordable education. NJCU is among the most affordable four-year universities in New Jersey, with one of the most generous transfer scholarship programs.
- Individualized Attention - Our small class sizes led by expert professors means you will receive the support you need to excel.
- Career Opportunities – The field of National Security is growing. Join the ranks of NJCU’s successful graduates working in many areas including National Security, Intelligence, Corporate Security, Cyber Security, Law Enforcement, and more.
Bachelor of Science in National Security Studies at Middlesex College
Overall Degree Requirements: You need to earn 120 credits in total for your Bachelor of Science degree, at least 39 in the major, and may apply for the program any time by clicking on the Dual Admission Application tab on the right of this page, or at the beginning of your final semester at Middlesex College. When you apply you will receive a conditional acceptance, will be eligible to register for NJCU courses, and may apply for the program during your final semester at Middlesex College or at any time using the dual-admit application link on the right. When you apply you will receive a conditional acceptance and will be eligible to register for NJCU courses. When you graduate from Middlesex, you will need to resend a final transcript reflecting your degree, and will be awarded up to a total of 66 transfer credits (according to New Jersey Transfer Law ). You come into the program as a junior and do not have to take any further General Education courses at NJCU.
In the Program Core, the Capstone Project is satisfied by taking SECU 154 Careers in Professional Security Studies.
National Security Agency (NSA): Certificate of Completion for Cyber Defense - a certification program for cyber defense. This certificate is aligned to the new Cyber Defense standards for the National Security Agency. NJCU is designated a National Center of Academic Excellence.
CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS
TOTAL CREDITS: 12
Information Security Standard (INFOSEC) is a certification program for information security professionals from the Committee on National Security Systems
CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS
TOTAL CREDITS: 15
39 credits required: 27 credits in core courses and 12 credits of electives. Courses are offered in Jersey City, Middlesex, Wall, Paramus and online.
-View/download the requirements: National Security Studies Requirements (PDF)
Middlesex College Homeland Security Transfer Courses
In addition to the 60 credits accepted for transfers, Middlesex students should not retake the highlighted courses with NJCU. Be sure to advise Dr. Michael Krantz if you have taken any of these courses:
Middlesex College HS NJCU NSS TRANSFERABILITY INFO (PDF)
PROGRAM CORE/ REQUIRED CLASSES (take all of these courses and get a C or higher in each)
| CLASS | COURSE NUMBER |
|---|---|
| Intro to Professional Security | SECU 150* |
| Security Systems & Design | SECU 151 |
| Research in Professional Security Studies | SECU 398 |
| Security Organization & Administration | SECU 280 |
| Current Security Problems | SECU 220 |
| Computer Security I | SECU 222 |
| Seminar in National Security | SECU 321 |
| Risk Management | SECU 323 |
| Senior Year Capstone: Careers in Professional Security Studies | (SECU 154)** |
*Intro to Professional Security is the pre-requisite for many PSS courses.
**SECU 145 (Careers) is designed for seniors preparing to enter the job market but is open to any PSS student.
ELECTIVES - (take at least four of these and get a C or higher in each)
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SECU 152 Loss Prevention Techniques |
SECU 153 Occupational Safety and Health |
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SECU 155 Intro to International Security |
SECU 210 Introduction to Intelligence |
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SECU 214 Crime Scene Investigation |
SECU 215 Behavioral Analysis & Criminal Profiling |
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SECU 221 Contemporary International Security |
SECU 226 Critical Thinking & Problem Solving |
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SECU 224 Ethics in National Security |
SECU 250 Security Communication |
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SECU 305 Special Topics in Security Studies |
SECU 306 U.S. Security Interests in East Asia |
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SECU 307 Security in Latin America |
SECU 309 Intro to Computer & Network Security |
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SECU 310 Forensic Investigations |
SECU 311 Bloodstain Pattern Analysis |
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SECU 315 Big Data in U.S. National Security |
SECU 322 Computer Security II |
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SECU 324 Security Fraud |
SECU 326 Public Speaking for Professionals |
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SECU 330 U.S. Security Interests in the Islamic World |
SECU 340 Ethical Hacking I |
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SECU 345 Computer Forensics I |
SECU 350 Intelligence Analysis |
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SECU 380 Policy Dev. for Security Professionals |
SECU 411 Extremist Groups and Security |
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SECU 415 Intrusion Detection & Prevention |
SECU 422 Computer Security III |
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SECU 430 Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator |
SECU 460 Security and Privacy of Information and Information Systems |
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SECU 465 Resource Management in Security |
SECU 1305 Special Topics: Intelligence Analysis and National Security |
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SECU 2305 Special Topics: National Sec. Policy |
SECU 3305 Special Topics: Executive Communications for National Security |
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SECU 4305 Special Topics: Domestic Terrorism |
SECU 5305 Special Topics: Extremist Groups |
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SECU 6305 Special Topics: Critical Thinking |
SECU 7305 Special Topics: Security Fraud |
View course descriptions in the UNIVERSITY COURSE CATALOG.
National Security Studies – Minor
(18 credits required)
| CLASS | COURSE NUMBER |
|---|---|
| Intro to Professional Security | SECU 150* |
| Computer Security I | SECU 222 |
| Seminar in National Security | SECU 321 |
| Security Systems & Design | SECU 151 |
| Security Org. & Administration | SECU 280 |
| Risk Management | SECU 323 |
*Intro to Professional Security is the recommended first course & a pre-requisite for many PSS courses.
APPLYING
You can apply on the Dual Admission Application page or by clicking HERE.* It is critical that you send an official copy of your transcript to NJCU when you apply (this can be done at the Middlesex College Office of the Registrar or through the Middlesex WebAdvisor). Once you complete the application and send your transcripts contact Dr. Michael Krantz at mkrantz@njcu.edu to be put in direct contact with an NJCU Admissions Representative to track your application. You will earn an automatic acceptance if you earned an AS or AA degree at Middlesex. Once accepted contact Michael S. Krantz to begin the registration process.
*If you are in your last semester at Middlesex College, do not complete the Dual-Admit Application, APPLY HERE.
The NJCU Professional Security Studies program is one of the few in the country to be designated as a center of academic excellence (CAE) in both cybersecurity and intelligence.
A National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE DC) as designated by the National Security Agency in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
Middlesex College Fall 2023 Room Assignments
| Course Number |
Course Title | Section | Days | Start Time | End Time | Building/Room | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 323 | Risk Management | 2428 | M | 11:15am | 1:50pm | CB 216 | Barany, Michael |
| 215 | Behavioral Analysis/Profiling | 2409 | M | 4:30pm | 7:10pm | CB 216 | Wiltsey, Michael T. |
| 310 | Forensic Investigations | 2422 | M | 7:15pm | 9:55pm | CB 212 | Wiltsey, Michael T. |
| 151 | Security Systems & Design | 2400 | T | 8:30am | 11:10am | ED 116 | Coyle, Timothy |
| 1305 | Spec To: Intel Analy&Nat Secu | 2395 | T | 11:15am | 1:50pm | JLC 131A (Lower floor) |
Schwarz, Richard |
| 222 | Computer Security I | 2413 | T | 4:30pm | 7:10pm | CB 124 | Pisaniello, Melissa |
| 221 | Contemporary International Sec. | 2412 | T | 7:15pm | 9:55pm | CB 204 | Rizzo, Thomas |
| 154 | Careers in PSS | 2633 | W | 8:30am | 11:10am | MH 136 | Krantz, Michael |
| 398 | Research Methods in PSS | 2433 | W | 11:15am | 1:50pm | CB 216 | Krantz, Michael |
| 415 | Intrusion Detection & Prevention | 2437 | W | 7:15pm | 9:55pm | CB 123 | Ismat, Sadia |
| 321 | Sem on National Security | 2423 | TH | 8:30am | 11:10am | ED 116 | Drew, Christopher |
| 220 | Current Security Problems | 2411 | TH | 11:15am | 1:50pm | CB 119 | Schwarz, Richard |
Contact
Dr. Michael Krantz
NJCU National Security Studies Coordinator at Middlesex College