Justice and Global Security

Justice and Global Security

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The Justice and Global Security program prepares you for a rewarding and respected career enhancing national security and promoting justice in a complex and ever-changing world. You will gain the cutting-edge skills to pursue a variety of career opportunities in federal, state, and local arenas. Our justice and global security degree has an innovative, interdisciplinary curriculum taught by a faculty team with strong academic and professional experience. You will be prepared to follow a broad range of occupational pathways that include professions in the foreign service, federal law enforcement, courts and the justice system, criminology, and legislative affairs. When you apply for a degree or certificate at the College of Applied Science & Technology, you join the University of Arizona, a top 50 public university.

Typical Careers in Justice and Global Security

Foreign Service Officer
Military Intelligence Officer
Military Foreign Area Officer
Civilian Agency Intelligence Officer
Federal Law Enforcement Agent
Paralegal
Legislative Aide
Judicial Law Clerk

Typical Courses in the Justice Concentration
American Constitutional Law

Immigration and Refugee Policy

Cyber Investigations & Forensics

American Political Ideas

Social Engineering Attacks & Defenses

Typical Courses in the Global Security Concentration
American Foreign Policy

Cyber War, Terror, & Crime

Digital Espionage

National Security Policy

Psychological Operations

Our justice and global security degree takes an interdisciplinary approach to criminal procedure, issues in modern law enforcement, terrorism, immigration, and border security. You start with a Justice and Global Security or Government Service core and then complete elective courses from various disciplines, including human services, intelligence and information operations, and cyber operations. The interdisciplinary program emphasizes research, analytical and critical thinking skills, and the ability to communicate clearly and effectively.