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Bachelor of Science in Homeland Security

Program Curriculum

Immigration and Customs agents on duty with illegal aliens


Degree Requirements

The Bachelor of Science Degree in Homeland Security requires 120 credit hours and includes 22 core Homeland Security credits, one 12-credit Area of Concentration (AOC) and 16 credits of electives that can be used to gain another minor or concentrated experience in another curriculum, like Arabic or Mandarin Chinese. New AOCs coming in 2008- 2009 include Law and Policy, and Terrorism.



Core Courses
Course Title Credit
HS 201 Introduction to Homeland Security 3
HS 301 Transportation Security 3
HS 302 Occupational Security -or- SF311 Physical Security 3
HS 306 Aviation Security 3
HS 307 Law and Policy 4
HS 401 Fundamentals of Emergency Management 3
HS 402 Risk Assessment in Homeland Security 3
HS 415 Business Skills for the Homeland Security Professional 1
Total Credits 22

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Program Support
Course Title Credit
AS 120 Introduction to Aeronautical Studies 3
BA 201 (or equivalent) Principles of Mangement 3
SF 201 Introduction to Occupational Safety & Health 3
SF 355 Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology 3
SF 410 Design of Engineering Hazar Controls 3
Total Credits 15

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Areas of Concentration (AOC) - Choose One

Transportation Security AOC
Course Title Credit
HS 412 Aviation and Transportation Security: 9/11 and Beyond 3
HS 417 Transportation Security Issues on Sea and Land 3
HS 405 Emergent Topics in Homeland Security 3
HS 490 Senior Practicum in Homeland Security 3
Total Credits 12

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Emergency Management AOC
Course Title Credit
HS 408 Control & Command Structures & Processes in Emergency Management 3
HS 410 The Role of the Emergency Operations Center in Emergency Management 3
HS 405 Emergent Topics in Homeland Security 3
HS 490 Senior Practicum in Homeland Security 3
Total Credits 12

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