Terrorism and Counterterrorism Studies Online Bachelor’s Degree
The Bachelor’s Degree in Terrorism and Counterterrorism Studies is earned by satisfactory completion of an online program equivalent to two years of full-time upper division study. The program introduces the student to the basic concepts of terrorism and counterterrorism. Instructors emphasize the importance of understanding extremist, terrorists groups and their operations. This degree also provides training in counterterrorism research, analysis, and operations, focusing on analytical rigor, contingency planning, and proactive security measures. All courses are four and a half quarter units unless otherwise noted.
Program Learning Outcomes
Graduates of this degree-completion program will be able to do the following:
- TCT-PLO B1: Formulate, conduct, and present basic research skills in the field of terrorism and counterterrorism.
- TCT-PLO B2: Analyze and evaluate sources, assets, events, and systems for potential risks in order to assess and refine contingency planning to include appropriate consequence management in the field of counterterrorism.
- TCT-PLO B3: Integrate the general workings and issues of the counterterrorism profession through intellectual inquiry and critical thinking.
- TCT-PLO B4: Demonstrate the ability to lead and manage across settings unique to the counterterrorism field in an ethical and professional manner.
- TCT-PLO B5: Express ideas and concepts clearly through oral and written communication that informs, enlightens, and persuades those they serve in the counterterrorism field.
INT300 Fundamentals of Intelligence
INT305 Advanced Critical Thinking and Logic
INT315 Open Source Research
NUC415 Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Weapons
PHIL400 Ethics of Security and Counterterrorism
PRO398 Fundamentals of Threat Assessment
SEC340 Effective Writing for the Security Professional
TCT390 Foundations of Terrorism
TCT395 Counterterrorism
TCT396 Terrorist Techniques
TCT425 Religious Extremism
Choose any three courses
NUC350 Principles of Grand Strategy
NUC410 Weapons Systems
TCT306 Media and Terrorism
TCT310 Psychology of Violence
TCT410 Lone Wolf Terrorism
TCT420 Psychology of Fear
TCT430 Ethno/Nationalist Terrorism
TCT435 Terrorist Support Networks
TCT440 Islamism and Terrorism
Choose any six courses.
Students may also include any course from support core courses if not previously taken as a major support core course.
CI3710 Internet Security
CI3715 Cybercrime and Information Systems
CI3725 Network Security
CJ2240 Intro to Private Security
CJ2700 Cybercrime in Criminal Justice
CJ3005 Gangs in America
CJ3020 Serial Killers and the Law
CJ3030/ PL3030 Hate Crimes and the Law
CJ3050 Loss Prevention
CJ3400 Constitutional Law
CJ4000 Psychology and the Law
CJ4450 Security Operations Theory
CJ4500 Homeland Security and Terrorism
INT310 Fundamentals of Analysis
INT320 Propaganda and Disinformation
INT330 Writing for the Intelligence Professional
INT379 History of Intelligence, Part 1
INT380 History of Intelligence, Part 2
INT390 Covert Action
INT400 Counterintelligence
INT401 Interrogation and Interviewing Techniques
INT440 Technical Surveillance
INT445 Operational Security
INT460 Clandestine and Secure Communications
INT476 Intelligence Collection
INT477 Collection Management
INT525DC Advanced Counterterrorism Analysis
NUC410 Weapons Systems
PRO375 History of Executive/Dignitary Protection
PRO380 Conflict Resolution
PRO385 Etiquette and Rapport
PRO405 Consequence Management
PRO422 Building Security
PRO430 Travel and Hospitals
PRO432 Principal’s Office and Residence
PRO433 Off-site Visits
PRO466 Advance Work
PRO494 Essentials of Executive Protection
SEC305 Offensive v. Defensive Security: Understanding the Broader Security Field
SEC320 Foundations of the Security Industry
SEC326 Foundations of Vehicular Security
SEC344 Protective Security Law
SEC360 Information Security
SEC366 Managing the Security Organization
SEC375 Workplace Violence, Workplace Security
SEC452 Infiltration Techniques
SEC486 Bomb Threat Management
TCT525DC Advanced Counterterrorism Analysis
TCT595DC Advanced Counterterrorism Operations
TCT596DC Origins, Evolutions, and Trends in Terrorism
TCT600DC Advanced Counterterrorism
Communications
EN1150 Composition I
EN1300 Composition II
EN2100 Speech OR
EN2150 Interpersonal Professional Communication
Mathematics Electives
Humanities Electives
Behavioral/Social Science Electives
Science Electives
General Education
CS1201 Juggling College, Life, and Career: Set Up for Success!
OR
CS1203 Bridge to Success: Creating Your Future at NAU
CS1301 Do the Numbers! Achieving College and Career Success
Gen ED or Open Electives
Gen ED or Open Electives
Special Topics
Course availability is subject to minimum class size requirements.
