Description
The Homeland Security Certificate Program provides training that prepares students for career opportunities in the public and private sectors related to homeland security to include safety and compliance, enforcement, investigations, computer security, emergency response and other related safety and security fields. It is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skill sets needed to effectively deal with the challenges facing America in the arena of homeland security. This certificate provides an introduction and expands to specific areas in the advanced level courses stressing detection, protection and recovery issues for government, health care providers, businesses, citizens and first responders.

Program Learning Outcomes
1. Identify security risks and assess potential threats to homeland security.

2. Develop effective countermeasures aimed at protecting our nations resources and infrastructures.

Employment Potential
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Requirements for Program Entrance
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Distribution Requirements	Credit Hours
FIRST SEMESTER
HSM 101 Introduction to Emergency Management	3
HSM 107 Social Media, Issues and Impacts	3
CPT 120 Introduction to Cybersecurity	4
HSM 103 Historical and Contemporary Perspectives on Terrorism and Homeland Security	3
First Semester Total:	13
SECOND SEMESTER
CPT 125 Physical Security	3
HSM 102 Introduction to Homeland Security	3
HSM 202 Organizational and Facility Security	3
HSM 108 Introduction to Intelligence Processes	3
SCR 211 Computer Security I	3
Second Semester Total:	15
TOTAL CREDITS:	28