Homeland Security Studies, Associate of Applied Science
The Associate of Applied Science degree in Homeland Security Studies will create a foundational understanding of Homeland Security and its core mission of protecting the nation while simultaneously ensuring safe and efficient travel and commerce. This program will help prepare students for future employment while creating an understanding of the various occupational elements contained within the homeland security career field. Specifically, this program will help prepare students for a career in homeland security, emergency management, homeland security related investigations, homeland security intelligence, or any of the multiple administrative support positions needed to continue the homeland security mission.
Plan of Study
Semester 1
| LEAD 1200 | Workforce Development with Critical Thinking | 2 |
| HMSY 1337 | Introduction to Homeland Security | 3 |
| HMSY 1471 | Border Protection and Transportation Security | 4 |
| HMSY 1491 | Special Topics in Homeland Security | 4 |
| CJLE 1327 | Interviewing and Report Writing for Criminal Justice Professions | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Semester 2
| HMSY 1340 | Homeland Security Intelligence Operations | 3 |
| HMSY 2306 | Organized Crime and Terrorism | 3 |
| ITSY 1300 | Fundamentals of Information Security | 3 |
| GISC 1491 | Special Topics: Drones (sUAS) Fundamentals | 4 |
| CJSA 1342 | Criminal Investigation | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Semester 3
| EMAP 1400 | Principles of Basic Emergency Management | 4 |
| HMSY 1341 | Critical Infrastructure Protection | 3 |
| EMAP 2302 | Managing Mass Casualty and Fatality Incidents | 3 |
| HMSY 2337 | Managing a Unified Incident Command | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 13 |
Semester 4
NOTE: All Homeland Security Studies program courses require a grade of "C" or better.
Total Credit Hours: 60