Online Degrees and Credit Certificates

This program can be completed fully online. Some online courses may require proctored exams or on-campus assessments at a testing center.

Statewide Tuition Reduction Program

This program of study is designated a Statewide Tuition Reduction Program. This means that some residents of Maryland (refer to the Tuition, Fees and Payments  section of this catalog) enrolled in this program of study by the first day of the term may be eligible for in-county tuition rates for courses required for program completion. It is the student’s responsibility to confirm that this program still maintains a Statewide Program status before enrolling. Please refer to the college’s Accounts Receivable Office to confirm this designation.

Certificate Graduation Requirements

To graduate with a certificate, students must have demonstrated eligibility for ENG 101  or ENG 101A . Refer to Academic Regulations on Graduation Requirements .

Certificate Requirements: 15 credits

• HLS 111 - Introduction to Homeland Security 3 credit hours
• HLS 211 - Intelligence Analysis and Security Management 3 credit hours OR
• HLS 220 - Intelligence and U.S. National Security 3 credit hours

• HLS 220  has prerequisite of eligibility for ENG 101 /ENG 101A  and PLS 111  or HIS 212  or permission of Institute director.

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• HLS 225 - Introduction to Intelligence Analytics 3 credit hours
• HLS 230 - Intelligence Support to the Policy Maker and Military 3 credit hours
• HLS 240 - National Security Challenges of the 21st Century 3 credit hours

Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

1. Differentiate ethical and unethical actions regarding homeland security practices. 

2. Identify ethnic, cultural, national, religious, and political ideologies as it relates to homeland security. 

3. Examine and interpret homeland security and intelligence evidence.

4. Demonstrate effective problem solving in the field of homeland security. 

5. Communicate clear, concise and accurate reports as it relates to homeland security and intelligence.  

This program aligns with the college’s core competencies.

Related Offerings

Students may wish to also review requirements for the related majors or programs linked below.

• Homeland Security Management - Intelligence Analytics (A.A.S.) 

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