Schoolcraft program code # AAS.00252
Since September 11, 2001, the security industry has expanded rapidly. The United States Department of Homeland Security employs more than 180,000 individuals. Coupled with that, the private security industry employs nearly 1.5 million security personnel. The homeland security degree program is focused on providing students with a foundation of private and homeland security knowledge to build upon as a transfer to a specialty degree. The objectives of the homeland security associate degree program are to upgrade personnel employed in the security industry and to prepare students for full-time employment in this field.
Students who satisfactorily complete all college and program requirements qualify for an associate of applied science degree.
Program Outcomes
- Assess the historical and evolving concept of homeland security as a component of the national security system
- Recognize the detailed mitigation, planning, response, and recovery phases of comprehensive emergency management as a component of a homeland security incident
- Differentiate among the various homeland security threats to include those that are manmade, technological, and natural
- Distinguish among and assess the various homeland security approaches, techniques, and processes such as indications, warnings and forecasting
- Explain the strategic, operational and tactical threats presented by chemical, nuclear and biological agents to include agent characteristics and delivery system
- Assess the potential threats and vulnerabilities to facilities and organizations, and the techniques utilized to mitigate them
- Explain how various intelligence systems are used to achieve specific objectives
Career Information
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Creating Your Academic Plan
Not all courses are offered each semester. Students should work with an academic advisor to develop a schedule that will work for them. Students planning to transfer should check the transfer institution’s requirements/guides or discuss their options with an academic advisor. Number of credits may vary depending on the course selection.
Contact the Public Safety Education office at 734-462-4747 for more information.
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