Bachelor of Applied Science in Homeland Security

Program Description/Employment Options For Graduates:

The Bachelor of Applied Science in Homeland Security program provides associate program graduates from areas such as law enforcement, paralegal, fire science and emergency management with an educational pathway that leads to a bachelor's degree with workforce skills that are based on the needs of the U.S. government as well as the needs of the private sector. Coursework will include the areas of crisis and disaster issues, public safety, homeland security, management, and terrorism prevention. Graduates of this program will find employment opportunities in the federal or state government, colleges and universities, and the private sector. In addition, the Homeland Security program is ideal preparation for further study in graduate school for programs in law, emergency management, or public policy.

Admission Requirements:

Admission to the Bachelor of Applied Sciences in Homeland Security will include:

• A 2.0 GPA on a scale of 4.0
• Completion of 45 semester hours towards an Associate degree program. Included in this must be ENC 1101 and MAT 1033 (or a course at that same or higher level).
• Successfully complete all or most of the prerequisite courses (with a grade of C or better).

A separate program application must be submitted to the program director.

 

Program Prerequisites:

There will be no prerequisites aside from holding related associates degree. Students who hold an AS/AAS degree must also complete the general education requirements for an AA (the exact amount of coursework needed will depend upon their AS/AAS degree program).

Program Course Listing:

Upper Level (3000 - 4000) Course Requirements

Course	Title
PAD 3821	Contemporary Issues in Public Safety Administration/Homeland Security
PAD 4393	Critical Incident Management
DSC 3013	Introduction to Homeland Security
FES 4014	Evolution of Emergency Management
CJE 3361	Management of Specialized Law Enforcement Units
DSC 3034	Terrorism Preparedness
FES 3833	Emerging Issues in Environmental Disaster Mgmt
CJE 4668	Computer Crime
DSC 3214	Catastrophic Event Response Planning
DSC 3554	Critical Infrastructure and Risk Analysis
DSC 4038	Terrorism and Emergency Management
DSC 3243	Industrial Security
DSC 4594	Intelligence Analysis
PAD 4878	Public Safety/Homeland Security Capstone

Summary of Credit Hour Requirements:

General Education = 36

Electives = 42

Upper Level Courses = 42

Total = 120

For more information contact Program Director:

Barry Puett