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Associate of Science - Homeland Security

The homeland security administration program will provide students with the necessary skills and academic knowledge to gain entry-level positions in various law enforcement, fire service and industrial security enterprises. This program will also give an understanding of a wide range of topics which may include, but are not limited to, aspects of emergency planning and security measures, principles and procedures of safety and threat assessment.

There are career opportunities in all sectors of the community, such as police and security agencies or departments. These career opportunities may also be in areas such as public safety, government agency, diplomatic security and border patrol. Ultimately other opportunities include employment with government agencies such as the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), Immigrations and Naturalization Service (INS), and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

The homeland security program strives to:

• Provide students with knowledge and skills of homeland security fields, including impact upon local communities and society, and organizational structure and operations.
• Leave students with an understanding of contemporary issues affecting both regional and local community security.
• Present a basic understanding of operational requirements, social and economic impact, and legislative consequences of homeland security.
• Emphasize to students the processes necessary for successful implementation of homeland security programs.
• Examine the ethics and responsibilities of professionals in the homeland security administration related fields.
• Prepare students for further academic pursuits and careers in public and private sectors.

Additionally, graduates will complete the comprehensive learning outcomes of the General Education components.

Concentration in Criminal Justice

Criminal justice encompasses multidisciplinary examinations of crime, crime control, the justice process and justice institutions. The discipline addresses definitions, causation, prevention, investigation, legal process, treatment, rehabilitation, and research relating to crime and justice as well as the institutions of the justice system and their administration.

Career possibilities include:

• Investigative positions with federal, state and local agencies
• Uniformed law enforcement positions with agencies at all levels of government
• Probation and parole officers
• Private security consultants
• Crime analysts and crime scene technicians
• Victim services and a wide variety of social service agencies related to crime, justice and rehabilitation

In addition, graduates can pursue advanced degrees in law or research disciplines.