HOMELAND SECURITY
Center Campus

The Associate of Applied Science degree in Homeland Security provides 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. The student will develop or improve skills and knowledge of criminal law, current issues in homeland security, evidence and criminal procedures and investigation, as well as other facets of law enforcement.

The program advisors are Professor Donna Sherwood 586.286.2071, Gino Hliebay 586.286.2159, and Jack Ramsdell 586.286.2153.

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
(Minimum 62 Semester Hours)

A. Career Preparation and Related Courses

AND four of the following courses ^{1, 2} 

AND

¹ Students planning to obtain a Bachelor's degree in Homeland Security should seek the advice of a program advisor, counselor, or academic advisor when selecting elective courses.

² (Alternative Selection) The student may arrange to take courses specifically directed to the educational occupational goal for employment (of the student) with the consent of the faculty advisor and the department. The courses must be applicable to specific fields in Homeland Security that would provide the student an improved background for the desired specific employment opportunities at the federal, state or local levels.

B. Arts and Sciences Component . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . minimum sem hrs 18

Students should plan Arts and Sciences courses with a counselor, academic advisor, or program advisor.

• Group III requirement is met by successfully completing PSYC-1010 or SOCY-1010.

C. Elective Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6 sem hrs

D. Certificate Option

Certificate in Homeland Security