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Homeland Security Management - Transportation and Border Security (A.A.S.)

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Official Title of Major: Homeland Security Management - Transportation and Border Security, A.A.S.

Award: Associate of Applied Science, A.A.S.

Code: AAS.HLS.TPT-BDR-SEC

Total Credit Hours: 60

About the Homeland Security and Criminal Justice Institute

Purpose: In the aftermath of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, the Office of Homeland Security was created to strategically coordinate government agencies in order to better forecast, prevent, and defend against future terrorist threats. Six key operational areas are now the focus of Homeland Security: intelligence and warning, border and transportation security, domestic counterterrorism, protecting critical infrastructure, defending against catastrophic threats, and emergency preparedness and response.

The Transportation and Border Security area of concentration provides students with concepts and practices in local, state, federal and international law enforcement specifically related to securing and defending land and water boundaries in the U.S. against terrorist and criminal activities and other natural disasters.

Range of Occupations

Port Security personnel
Transportation Security Administration officers
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement personnel
U.S. Customs and Border Protection personnel

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Honors Program Courses

If you qualify for the Honors Program, you may take honors versions of some courses (such as ENG 101H , ENG 102H , etc.).

Graduation Requirements

Refer to Academic Regulations on Graduation Requirements for college-wide graduation requirements.

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.

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General Education Requirements: 24 credits

An approved list of general education courses can be found in the General Education and Diversity, Technology and Wellness Requirements section of the catalog. Choose general education courses from the following topics:

English Composition: 6 credits

ENG 101 - Academic Writing and Research 1 3 credit hours
ENG 102 - Academic Writing and Research 2 3 credit hours
ENG 101 and ENG 101A are equivalent courses. Students may take ENG 101 -ENG 102 or ENG 101A -ENG 102 to meet their English Composition General Education requirement.

Arts and Humanities: 3 credits

AMS 100 - Introduction to American Studies 3 credit hours

Biological and Physical Sciences: 3 credits

Refer to General Education Biological and Physical Sciences Requirements for a list of approved courses.

Mathematics: 3 credits

Refer to General Education Mathematics Requirements for a list of approved courses.

Social and Behavioral Sciences: 3 credits

GEO 102 - World Regional Geography 3 credit hours

Additional General Education Requirements: 6 credits

Technology Requirement 3 credit hours

CTP 103 is recommended. This requirement may also be satisfied by CLEP exam. Refer to General Education Technology Requirements for list of additional approved courses.

Wellness Requirement 3 credit hours

EMT 104 - Emergency Medical Care, CPR & AED 3 credit hours

HEA 150 - Advanced First Aid, CPR and AED 3 credit hours
These courses meet the General Education Wellness Requirement.

Program Requirements: 18 credits

CJS 260 - Terrorism/Counterterrorism 3 credit hours
HLS 111 - Introduction to Homeland Security 3 credit hours
HLS 112 - National Security Law 3 credit hours
HLS 212 - Survey of Weapons of Mass Destruction 3 credit hours
HLS 213 - Transportation and Border Security 3 credit hours
SOC 111 - Introduction to Sociology 3 credit hours

Area of Concentration Requirements: 18 credits

ECO 116 - Inside the Global Economy 3 credit hours
HIS 212 - United States History Since the Civil War 3 credit hours
HLS 114 - Maryland and Terrorism 3 credit hours
HLS 211 - Intelligence Analysis and Security Management 3 credit hours
HLS 265 - Homeland Security, Emergency Management and Response Seminar 3 credit hours
Elective (consult with an advisor) 3 credit hours

Diversity Requirement

Satisfied by SOC 111 .

Technology Requirement

Students must satisfy the Technology Requirement. Can be satisfied by CTP 103 (recommended) or by CLEP exam.

Wellness Requirement

Satisfied by EMT 104 or HEA 150 .

Fast Track

This program has a Fast Track Option for those holding a college degree.

Program Outcomes

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

Differentiate ethical and unethical actions regarding homeland security practices.
Identify ethnic, cultural, national, religious, and political ideologies as it relates to homeland security.
Examine and interpret homeland security evidence.
Apply key principles in border control and transportation security to solve problems related to homeland security.
Communicate clear, concise and accurate reports as it relates to homeland security.

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