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Planner for Homeland Security Management (A.A.S.)


Official Title of Major: Homeland Security Management, A.A.S.

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

Code: Contact Records Office

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 Homeland Security Management area of concentration prepares students for careers in the homeland security industry. Students will examine a span of local, national and international issues and operations from terrorism to disaster planning and response.

Range of Occupations

  • U.S. Secret Service
  • Transportation Security officer
  • Customs and Border Patrol officer
  • Federal Law Enforcement officer
  • Emergency Management specialist
  • Immigration Services officer

Additional Degree Requirements: Students are expected to participate with their advisor in tailoring a mix of electives that will satisfy their own needs with respect to immediate and long-term employment.

Faculty Contact (https://webapps.aacc.edu/directory/): Darian Senn-Carter

Courses to improve skills and prepare for college-level classes may be needed. It is best to see an advisor as you plan your education.

Course/Advising Notes: ________________________________________________________________________

Term 1

Course Name Credits Term Taken Grade
ENG 101 - Academic Writing and Research 1  
Students may substitute ENG 101A  for ENG 101.
(English Composition General Education Requirement)
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3 credit hours    
Mathematics General Education Requirement  
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3 credit hours    
HLS 111 - Introduction to Homeland Security   3 credit hours     
AMS 100 - Introduction to American Studies  
(Arts and Humanities General Education Requirement)
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3 credit hours     
Technology General Education Requirement  
Note: CTA 103  is recommended. This requirement may also be satisfied by CLEP exam.
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3 credit hours    

Term 2

Course Name Credits Term Taken Grade
ENG 102 - Academic Writing and Research 2  
(English Composition General Education Requirement)
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3 credit hours     
HLS 112 - National Security Law  
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3 credit hours     
CJS 260 - Terrorism/Counterterrorism   3 credit hours     
EMT 104 - Emergency Medical Care, CPR & AED  OR  HEA 150 - Advanced First Aid, CPR and AED 
(Wellness General Education Requirement)
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3 credit hours    
GEO 102 - World Regional Geography    
(Social and Behavioral Sciences General Education Requirement)
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3 credit hours     

Term 3

Course Name Credits Term Taken Grade
HLS 114 - Maryland and Terrorism  
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3 credit hours     
HLS 211 - Intelligence Analysis and Security Management  picture of capital letter P for Prerequisite
OR

HLS 220 - Intelligence and U.S. National Security  picture of capital letter P for Prerequisite
3 credit hours    
HLS 212 - Survey of Weapons of Mass Destruction 
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3 credit hours     
HLS 213 - Transportation and Border Security  
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3 credit hours     
Biological and Physical Sciences General Education Requirement  
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3 credit hours    

Term 4

Course Name Credits Term Taken Grade
SOC 111 - Introduction to Sociology  
(Diversity Requirement)
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3 credit hours    
Electives (12 credit hours)
Suggested electives below are based on area of student interest:
Homeland Security
CJS 206 - Cybercrime  picture of capital letter P for Prerequisite
ECO 116 - Inside the Global Economy  picture of capital letter P for Prerequisite
Choose any two HLS courses, with the option to substitute with one CJS course.

Intelligence Analysis
HLS 225 - Introduction to Intelligence Analytics  
HLS 230 - Intelligence Support to the Policy Maker and Military  picture of capital letter P for Prerequisite
HLS 240 - National Security Challenges of the 21st Century  picture of capital letter P for Prerequisite
Choose any HLS or CJS course.
Transportation and Border Security
ECO 116 - Inside the Global Economy  picture of capital letter P for Prerequisite
HIS 212 - United States History Since the Civil War  picture of capital letter P for Prerequisite
Choose any two HLS courses, with the option to substitute with one CJS course.
12 credit hours     

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