National Security Studies at NJCU at Middlesex College

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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 ¿ìèÆƽâ°æ (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

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  ). 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)

COURSE NUMBERCLASSCREDITS
Security Systems & Design3
Computer Security I3
Computer Security II3
Computer Security III3

Information Security Standard (INFOSEC) is a certification program for information security professionals from the Committee on National Security Systems.

CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS (TOTAL CREDITS: 15)

COURSE NUMBERCLASSCREDITS
Computer Security I3
Computer Security II3
Computer Security III3
SECU 315Big Data Analysis & Visualization in U.S. National Security3
SECU 310Forensic Investigation3

39 credits required: 27 credits in core courses and 12 credits of electives. Courses are offered in Jersey City, Middlesex, Wall, Paramus and online.

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)

CLASSCOURSE NUMBER
Intro to Professional SecuritySECU 150*
Security Systems & DesignSECU 151
Research in Professional Security StudiesSECU 398
Security Organization & AdministrationSECU 280
Current Security ProblemsSECU 220
Computer Security ISECU 222
Seminar in National SecuritySECU 321
Risk ManagementSECU 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)

SECU 152 Loss Prevention TechniquesSECU 153 Occupational Safety and Health
SECU 155 Intro to International SecuritySECU 210 Introduction to Intelligence
SECU 214 Crime Scene InvestigationSECU 215 Behavioral Analysis & Criminal Profiling
SECU 221 Contemporary International SecuritySECU 226 Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
SECU 224 Ethics in National SecuritySECU 250 Security Communication
SECU 305 Special Topics in Security StudiesSECU 306 U.S. Security Interests in East Asia
SECU 307 Security in Latin AmericaSECU 309 Intro to Computer & Network Security
SECU 310 Forensic InvestigationsSECU 311 Bloodstain Pattern Analysis
SECU 315 Big Data in U.S. National SecuritySECU 322 Computer Security II
SECU 324 Security FraudSECU 326 Public Speaking for Professionals
SECU 330 U.S. Security Interests in the Islamic WorldSECU 340 Ethical Hacking I
SECU 345 Computer Forensics ISECU 350 Intelligence Analysis
SECU 380 Policy Dev. for Security ProfessionalsSECU 411 Extremist Groups and Security
SECU 415 Intrusion Detection & PreventionSECU 422 Computer Security III
SECU 430 Computer Hacking Forensic InvestigatorSECU 460 Security and Privacy of Information and Information Systems
SECU 465 Resource Management in SecuritySECU 1305 Special Topics: Intelligence Analysis and National Security
SECU 2305 Special Topics: National Sec. PolicySECU 3305 Special Topics: Executive Communications for National Security
SECU 4305 Special Topics: Domestic TerrorismSECU 5305 Special Topics: Extremist Groups
SECU 6305 Special Topics: Critical ThinkingSECU 7305 Special Topics: Security Fraud

View course descriptions in the .


National Security Studies – Minor

(18 credits required)

CLASSCOURSE NUMBER
Intro to Professional SecuritySECU 150*
Computer Security ISECU 222
Seminar in National SecuritySECU 321
Security Systems & DesignSECU 151
Security Org. & AdministrationSECU 280
Risk ManagementSECU 323

*Intro to Professional Security is the recommended first course & a pre-requisite for many PSS courses.

Applying

You can apply on the web page.* 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.

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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.

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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.

Fall 2024 Room Assignments

9/3/24 - 12/22/24

COURSE TITLEDAYCOURSE #START TIMEEND TIMEINSTRUCTORBUILDING/ROOM
Risk Management
M
2304
11:15:00
13:50:00
Schwarz, Richard
CB 200
Behavioral Analysis/Profiling
M
2284
16:30:00
19:10:00
Wiltsey,Michael T.
CB 212
Forensic Investigations
M
2297
19:15:00
21:55:00
Wiltsey,Michael T.
CB 214
Security Systems & Design
T
2276
8:30:00
11:10:00
Coyle, Timothy
CC 123
Spec Top: Intel Analy&Nat Secu
T
2272
11:15:00
13:50:00
Barahdi, Joseph
BH 203
Computer Security I
T
2288
16:30:00
19:10:00
Pisaniello, Melissa
CB 214
Contemporary International Security
T
2287
19:15:00
21:55:00
Barany, Michael
CB 214
Careers in PSS
W
2278
8:30:00
11:10:00
Krantz,Michael S.
ED 150
Research Methods in PSS
W
2309
11:15:00
13:50:00
Cosgrove, Richard
BH 101
Ethics in National Security
W
2437
16:30:00
19:10:00
Williams, Ewart
CB 214
Intrusion Detection&Prevention
W
2312
19:15:00
21:55:00
Ismat, Sadia
CB 214
Sem on National Security
R
2299
8:30:00
11:10:00
Wiltsey,Michael T.
ED 110
Computer Security II
R
2438
11:15:00
13:50:00
Alhayajneh, Abdullah
CB 121
Current Security Problems
R
2286
16:30:00
19:10:00
Rizzo, Thomas
CB 214
Intro to Security
R
2274
19:15:00
21:55:00
Zecca, Angelo
CB 214

Contact

Dr. Michael Krantz, NJCU National Security Studies Coordinator at Middlesex College

NJCU Academic Calendar