Westmoreland County Community College – Homeland Security Associate in Applied Science Degree with a Homeland Security Certificate Option
Westmoreland County Community College offers a Homeland Security Associate in Applied Science Degree with a Homeland Security Certificate Option. The program offer the academic preparation and practical experience and training needed for an entry level technician or support type position in the homeland security or emergency management field. Students will complete online Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) courses and will be certified in Incident Command Systems (ICS), National Incident Management, and Continuity of Operations Planning (COOP). Students will gain an overview of the United States’ programs in Homeland Security and Emergency Management. In addition they will learn to conduct threat and vulnerability assessments, continuity of operations planning, and learn aspects of public safety programs including emergency medical, police and fire services. Students will gain insight into international terrorism and learn about weapons of mass destruction. Successful graduates of this program may work in entry level security and support positions in private industry as well as local, regional, state and Federal agencies.
Homeland Security, AAS Program Requirements:
General Education Classes:
ENGL 161 College Writing 3 credits
ENGL 162 Technical Communication 3 credits
CPT 150 Microcomputer Concepts 3 credits
PSY 160 General Psychology 3 credits
MATH 108 Math for the Technologies
or
BUS 120 Math for Business 3 credits
15 credits
Major Classes:
HSM 101 Orientation to Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness
Planning and Response 3 credits
HSM 103 Introduction to Physical Security and Deterrents to Terrorism 3 credits
HSM 105 Homeland Security Grant Writing and Grant Management 3 credits
HSM 107 Continuity of Operation Planning 3 credits
HSM 109 Emergency Medical Services and Health Services Orientation 3 credits
HSM 201 Homeland Security and Emergency Management 3 credits
FST 101 Orientation to Fire Services 3 credits
CRJ 155 Orientation to Police Services 3 credits
CIS 168 Principles of Information Security 3 credits
CRJ 225 Criminology of Terrorism 3 credits
30 credits
Other Required Courses
CRJ 195 Introduction to Private Security 3 credits
CRJ 276 Community Relations 3 credits
HUM 156 Critical Thinking 3 credits
SPC 156 Interpersonal Communication 3 credits
PSY 167 Death and Dying 3 credits
BIO 110 Introduction to Forensic Biology 3 credits
18 credits
Total Program Credits: 63
Homeland Security, Certificate Program Requirements:
HSM 101 Orientation to Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness
Planning & Response 3 credits
CRJ 225 Criminology of Terrorism 3 credits
HSM 103 Introduction to Physical Security and Deterrents to Terrorism 3 credits
HSM 105 Homeland Security Grant Writing and Grant Management 3 credits
HSM 107 Continuity of Operations Planning 3 credits
CIS 168 Principles of Information Security 3 credits
Total Program Credits: 18
Westmoreland County Community College is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
For more information:
Contact: Cliff Shrum
Homeland Security/Community Preparedness Coordinator
Westmoreland County Community College
145 Pavilion Lane
Youngwood, PA 15697-1898
Phone: (724) 925-4000 ext. 3190
Email:
Additional Information: http://www.wccc.edu/forms/AcademicPrograms/HMS_AAS.pdf
Update: 6/27/11
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