Homeland Security, AAS (full-time)

Suggested full-time sequence

Credit Hours Required: 62

Notes:

• Degree & Certificate Requirements  
• Exploratory Course***: HLND 1100 , HLND 1180 , LAWE 1500 , and HLND 2000  
• Critical Course*: HLND 1100 , HLND 1180 , LAWE 1500 , HLND 1190 , and HLND 2000  minimum grade C
• Variable Credit Hours - the number of credit hours will vary depending on the course selected.
  • If students take one course from each of Groups I.A, II, III, and IV and still have taken less than the minimum of 15 credit hours of General Education courses required for the AAS & ABA degrees, they may elect additional hours from Group I.B, II, III, or IV to satisfy minimum degree requirements.
• It is strongly encouraged that you work with a counselor, advisor or faculty/department coordinator to plan your schedule or if you plan to transfer.

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• 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.
• (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.

*A critical course is a course that is highly correlated with success in a particular program and field. Critical courses are identified by the academic department as courses that the student should have a high level of understanding and comprehension in order to progress successfully in the program.

**A recommended course is a suggestion or an advised option that correlates to the respective program. Recommended courses complement the skill set(s) required to be successful and are considered to be beneficial for enhancing students’ education in the program. Recommended courses are not mandatory. In some cases there may not be recommended courses.

***An exploratory course is one that provides a student a broad overview of a particular field/area of study and associated occupations. Exploratory courses help students better understand if that particular program is a good fit for the student to pursue given their interests and career goals.