Academic Programs

Homeland Security

The degree program includes an overview of homeland security, emergency management and first responder agencies, including but not limited to: Fire Departments, Law Enforcement, and Medical Services and how these agencies function within the National Incident Management System.

This degree option includes fire department organization, fire behavior, firefighter safety, personal protective equipment, portable fire extinguishers, fire hose, appliance and streams.

This criminal justice degree option prepares the student for entry into the field of police work and related occupations. Criminal justice vocations have evolved from jobs with minimal requirements to jobs requiring complex knowledge and skills. This curriculum gives the student theory, principles, and techniques employed by criminal justice agencies and police units. The study of the law as it relates to criminal justice agencies, human behavior, government, and communications along with specialized course work comprise the curriculum.

The Security Management Coordinator degree option provides a comprehensive overview of physical security policies, procedures and techniques. Topics covered are perimeter protection, intrusion detection, access control, CCTV, security design and surveys, contingency planning, and acts of violence.

This certificate program includes an overview of homeland security, emergency management and first responder agencies, including but not limited to: fire departments, law enforcement and emergency medical services and how these agencies function within the National Incident Management System.

Progression in the program is contingent upon achievement of a grade of “C” or better in each course.

Homeland Security Curriculum Guide