Help keep communities safe with a Homeland Security A.S. degree
Whether you’re a recent high-school graduate, a military veteran, or an experienced
law enforcement officer, Jefferson’s new Homeland Security A.S. program can prepare
you for a career in terrorism prevention, border security, disaster preparedness,
and emergency response.
Our curriculum teaches you to analyze evidence and intelligence data, identify security
risks, and devise response plans to protect the United States and its citizens. You’ll
focus on preventing and investigating crimes, apprehending suspected criminals, and
managing public safety at the local, state, or federal levels.
You will be ready for continued studies at a four-year college or law enforcement academy or to start a career fighting crime.
This program offers:
- Strong foundation in national and international crime prevention and security
- Career readiness whether you’re a rookie or an experienced professional
- Opportunities for hands-on practice of crime prevention and investigation techniques
Build skills for careers in law enforcement and security
Homeland security is a dynamic and diverse career field. You can work with government and businesses to ensure the nation and its people are protected from criminal and natural disasters. You may prevent terrorism, keep our borders safe, investigate cybersecurity, test new security technologies, and respond in the event of pandemics, earthquakes, or severe weather.
Homeland security graduates find work with U.S. law enforcement agencies including Border Patrol, FBI, CIA, Secret Service, ICE, or TSA, or with FEMA, private companies, and nonprofits.
Learn to protect the United States from terrorism and espionage
When you complete the Homeland Security A.S. degree you will be able to:
- Identify issues confronting homeland security
- Respond to a wide range of threats from terrorism
- Apply provisions of the USA PATRIOT Act and ethical, constitutional, and understand civil liberties issues involved in intelligence operations
- Apply homeland security theories to current and emerging technologies to improve performance and effectiveness of public and private entities
Contact Enrollment Services for Application and Admissions Information
admissions@sunyjefferson.edu
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Transfer to the bachelor’s program of your choice
As a Jefferson graduate, you can continue your education at colleges and universities in the area and beyond. Popular transfer destinations for Jefferson grads include SUNY Empire State College, SUNY Canton, SUNY Oswego, SUNY Potsdam, Syracuse University, Le Moyne College, and Rochester Institute of Technology.
We have formal transfer agreements with:
- SUNY Canton
- SUNY Empire State College
Degree requirements for Homeland Security A.S.
| College Foundations | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| INT 111: College Foundations | 1 |
| Homeland Security Requirements (15 credit hours) | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| HLS 108: Introduction to Homeland Security | 3 |
| HLS 117: Intelligence Analysis and Homeland Security | 3 |
| Choose 3 courses from the following: HLS 109: Domestic Terrorism and Extremist Groups HLS 111: Mind of a Terrorist I HLS 114: Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism HLS 217: Mind of a Terrorist II HLS 218: Homeland Security Laws and Ethics HLS 219: Transportation and Border Security HLS 220: Homeland Security in the Private and Corporate Sectors |
9 |
| Criminal Justice Requirements (6 credit hours) | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| CRJ 101 Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CRJ 102: Criminal Administrative Procedures or CRJ 106: Introduction to Policing or CRJ 200: Constitutional Issues in Criminal Justice |
3 |
| Liberal Arts Requirements (37 credit hours) | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| ENG 101: Research and Composition | 3 |
| ENG 102: Literature and Composition | 3 |
| MTH 144: Elementary Statistics or higher1 | 3 |
| SOC 144: Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| STA 151: Public Speaking or STA 211 Managing Conflict |
3 |
| POL 121: Introduction to American Government | 3 |
| PSY 133: Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| SOC 245: Criminology | 3 |
| Laboratory Science Elective2 | 4 |
| Mathematics or Science Elective3 | 3 |
|
Choose TWO courses from two different areas: |
6 |
| Restricted Elective Requirement (3 credit hours) | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| POL 126: World Affairs or CIS 110: Introduction to Computing and Applications |
3 |
| Physical Education Requirements | 2 Credit Hours |
|---|
Total Credit Hours 64
| Advising Notes: | |
|---|---|
| 1Mathematics course selected from the Knowledge Area of Mathematics in the SUNY General Education Course List (except MTH 148 or MTH 149). | |
| 2Selected from the Knowledge Area of Natural Science in the SUNY General Education Course List. | |
| 3Selected from the Knowledge Area of Mathematics or Natural Science in the SUNY General Education Course List. |
Effective Spring 2019
| Homeland Security Requirements (18 credit hours) | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| HLS 108: Introduction to Homeland Security | 3 |
| HLS 117: Intelligence Analysis and Homeland Security | 3 |
| Choose 3 courses from the following: HLS 109: Domestic Terrorism and Extremist Groups HLS 111: Mind of a Terrorist I HLS 114: Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism HLS 217: Mind of a Terrorist II HLS 218: Homeland Security Laws and Ethics HLS 219: Transportation and Border Security HLS 220: Homeland Security in the Private and Corporate Sectors |
9 |
| Criminal Justice Requirements (6 credit hours) | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| CRJ 101 Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CRJ 102: Criminal Administrative Procedures or CRJ 106: Introduction to Policing or CRJ 200: Constitutional Issues in Criminal Justice |
3 |
| Liberal Arts Requirements (34 credit hours) | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| ENG 101: Research and Composition | 3 |
| ENG 102: Literature and Composition | 3 |
| MTH 144: Elementary Statistics or higher1 | 3 |
| SOC 144: Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| STA 151: Public Speaking or STA 211 Managing Conflict |
3 |
| POL 121: Introduction to American Government | 3 |
| PSY 133: Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| SOC 245: Criminology | 3 |
| Laboratory Science Elective2 | 4 |
| Mathematics or Science Elective3 | 3 |
| Choose TWO courses from two different areas: American History – HIS 151 Western Civilization – HIS 111, HIS 112, POL 127, or PHI 101 The Arts – ART 104 Foreign Language – any foreign language including ASL |
6 |
| Restricted Elective Requirement (3 credit hours) | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| POL 126: World Affairs or CIS 110: Introduction to Computing and Applications |
3 |
| Physical Education Requirements | 2 Credit Hours |
|---|
Total Credit Hours 63
| Advising Notes: | |
|---|---|
| 1Mathematics course selected from the Knowledge Area of Mathematics in the SUNY General Education Course List (except MTH 148 or MTH 149). | |
| 2Selected from the Knowledge Area of Natural Science in the SUNY General Education Course List. | |
| 3Selected from the Knowledge Area of Mathematics or Natural Science in the SUNY General Education Course List. |
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