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HLSEM - Homeland Security & Emergency Mgt Program, A.S.

Criminal Justice

Program Title

Homeland Security & Emergency Mgt Program, A.S.

Program Code

HLSEM

Program Description

The Homeland Security and Emergency Management Program will prepare students to continue their education to earn a B.S. degree or to enter the workforce. Students in the program learn about issues and problems in society's response to terrorism and emergency situations. Coursework provides particular career-orientated skills for career opportunities in courtrooms, Immigration and Custom Enforcement (ICE), homeland security, emergency management, border patrol and national corporate security.

Graduates of this program will be able to:

- Distinguish the roles of federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies under the auspices of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security
- Utilize intelligence and technologies to enhance security
- Develop emergency operations plans related to the mitigation, preparation, response, and recovery strategies for all-hazards concepts, including: terrorism, natural and man-made disaster, emergency management, prevention and protection, preparedness and response
- Recognize how terrorism is investigated for homeland security and emergency management and share essential information for analysis
- Debate Twenty-First Century issues of civil liberties and civil rights, National Security concerns, and privacy rights
- Examine the issues of professional responsibility and ethical standards as they relate to Homeland Security and Emergency Management

Requirements

General Education: 30 Credits

As described in the General Education section of the catalog.

The following General Education courses are required:

  • course - English Composition: The Writing Process Credits: 3

  • course - English Composition: Writing and Research Credits: 3

  • Humanities

    • Recommended:

      • course - World Civilization I Credits: 3

      • course - World Civilization II Credits: 3

      • course - American Civilization I Credits: 3

      • course - American Civilization II Credits: 3

      • course - World Literature I Credits: 3

      • course - World Literature II Credits: 3

  • course - Introduction to Psychology or PSYC106 - Introduction to Psychology II: Personality & Social Aspects Credits: 3

  • course - American National Government Credits: 3

  • course - Algebraic Modeling Credits: 4

  • General Education Lab Science Credits: 4

  • Any General Education Lab Science or 4-credit Mathematics course or course and course - Fundamentals of Programming Credits: 4

  • course - Intercultural Communication: The Person and The Process Credits: 3

Career Studies: 30 Credits

  • course - Introduction to Criminal Justice System Credits: 3

  • course -0 Forensic Investigation Credits: 3

  • course - Criminal Due Process Credits: 3

  • course - Counter Terrorism Credits: 3

  • course - Homeland Security Credits: 3

  • course - Principles of Emergency Management Credits: 3

  • course - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Credits: 3 (t)

  • course - Introduction to Security Credits: 3 (t) *

  • course - International Relations Credits: 3 **

  • course - Interpersonal Communications Credits: 3

Total Credits Required for Degree: 60

Notes:

Students intending to transfer to Monmouth University will need to take another General Education Science course. Students should consult a counselor.

(t) Career studies course that satisfies technological competency.

*Offered Fall Term only

**Offered Spring Term only

Suggested Sequence

The following is an example of how this degree can be completed in two years.  This sequence is based on satisfaction of all Foundational Studies requirements and prerequisites and presumes a Fall Term start date.  An individual’s program may vary depending on transfer institution, career objectives, or individual needs.  See a counselor for other options and to monitor your progress.

Semester 1: Fall Term

  • course - English Composition: The Writing Process Credits: 3

  • course - Introduction to Criminal Justice System Credits: 3

  • course - Algebraic Modeling Credits: 4

  • course - American National Government Credits: 3

  • course - Introduction to Psychology I: Physical & Sensory Aspects or course - Introduction to Psychology II: Personality and Social Aspects Credits: 3

Total Credits: 16

Semester 2: Spring Term

  • course - English Composition: Writing and Research Credits: 3

  • course - Counter Terrorism Credits: 3

  • course - Homeland Security Credits: 3

  • course - Interpersonal Communications Credits: 3

  • General Education Lab Science or Mathematics or course and course - Fundamentals of Programming Credits: 4

Total Credits: 16

Semester 3: Fall Term

  • course - Criminal Due Process Credits: 3

  • course - Principles of Emergency Management Credits: 3

  • course - Intercultural Communication: The Person and The Process Credits: 3

  • course - Introduction to Security Credits: 3 *

  • General Education Lab Science Credits: 4

Total Credits: 16

Semester 4: Spring Term

  • course - Forensic Investigation Credits: 3

  • course - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Credits: 3

  • course - International Relations Credits: 3 **

  • Humanities Credits: 3

    • Recommended:

Total Credits: 12

Sequence Notes

*Offered Fall Term only

**Offered Spring Term only