Homeland Security Associate in Applied Science Degree
Schoolcraft College
Key Information
Campus location
Livonia, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
2 years
Pace
Full time, Part time
Tuition fees
USD 131 / per credit *
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
Sep 2024
* resident; USD 188 per credit hour - non-resident; USD 265 per credit hour - out-of-state and international
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Introduction
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 in applied science degree.
Curriculum
Sample Schedule of Courses
First Year
Fall Semester
- CJ 102 - Organization and Administration of Law Enforcement Agencies Credits: 3
- HS 101 - Introduction to Homeland Security Credits: 3
English Communication - Credits: 3
Select first General Education English Communication course.
Recommended:
- ENG 100 - Communication Skills Credits: 3
- OR ENG 101 - English Composition 1 Credits: 3
Social Science - Credits: 3-4
Select one:
- PSYCH 153 - Human Relations Credits: 3
- PSYCH 201 - Introductory Psychology Credits: 4
Social Science - Credits: 3-4
Select General Education Social Science course not already taken.
Recommended:
- POLS 105 - Survey of American Government Credits: 3
Total Credits: 15-17
Winter Semester
Mathematics - Select General Education Mathematics course Credits: 3-4
- CJ 210 - Criminal Procedure Credits: 3
- CJ 113 - Introduction to Criminal Justice System Credits: 3
- HS 102 - Understanding Terrorism Credits: 3
English Communication - Credits: 3
Select second General Education English Communication course.
Recommended:
- ENG 116 - Technical Writing Credits: 3
- OR ENG 102 - English Composition 2 Credits: 3
Total Credits: 15-17
Second Year
Fall Semester
Science - General Education Science course Credits: 3-5
- CJ 201 - Criminal Investigation Credits: 3
- HS 103 - Transportation and Border Security Credits: 3
- HS 202 - Introduction to Emergency Management Credits: 3
- SOC 201 - Principles of Sociology Credits: 3
Total Credits: 15-16
Winter Semester
- CIS 115 - Introduction to Computer-Based Systems Credits: 3
- CJ 211 - Criminal Law Credits: 3
- HS 201 - Organizational and Facility Security Credits: 3
- HS 203 - Intelligence Analysis and Security Management Credits: 3
Humanities - Select General Education Humanities course. Any 100 or 200 World Language course (recommended) Credits: 3-4
Total Credits: 15-16
Program Total: 60-67 Credits
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. The number of credits may vary depending on the course selection.