Criminal justice is seemingly poised and ready to embrace security studies. It is believed that criminal justice programs will actively develop a security sub-discipline. It is therefore within the scope of duty and expertise of the field to inform and educate not only practitioners but also legislators, administrators, and policymakers on the issues related to homeland security. By incorporating specialized course offerings in security and international justice within the standard core curriculum of basic criminal justice skills, the discipline seems prepared to make that contribution. The emphasis on homeland security in the post-9/11 environment is the most recent driving force behind the perceptions of the new demands on justice communities, particularly law enforcement. As with the social and economic effects of 9/11, issues of homeland security are expected to affect the curriculum and identities of criminal justice programs in the next decade. It is postulated that the influence of homeland security is more fundamental and addresses the core functions of the criminal justice system than recent changes in forensic capabilities and crime analysis. This paper explores the recent interest in expanding criminal justice and criminology through research and funding initiatives and the development of curricula in security, homeland security, and security management. References