Program Code - CIP Code: FRSC.HMSE.CERT/43.0302
Credits Required: 44
Academic Division: Health Professions
Contact: tmiles@kckcc.edu
Requirements for admission to the program:
The Homeland Security Technical Certificate is structured in a manner that allows for the development of knowledge in terrorism awareness and disaster prevention. It integrates language, science, history, culture and logic into a deconstructive process, which enables the students to deal with the threat of terrorism and disasters in the Unites States. At the completion of these courses, students are able to interact with prevention and response agencies that deal with these catastrophic events.
| Course | Credit Hours | |
| BLUE 0101 | Freshman Seminar | 1 |
| Course | Credit Hours | |
| ENGL 0101 | Composition I* | 3 |
| ENGL 0102 OR ENGL 0206 |
Composition II* OR Technical Writing* |
3 |
| SPCH 0151 OR SPCH 0201 |
Public Speaking OR Interpersonal Communication |
3 |
| MATH 0104 | Intermediate Algebra** | 3 |
| HIST 0115 | World Civilization I | 3 |
| CHEM 0109 OR CHEM 0101 |
General Chemistry OR Introduction to Forensic Science and Lab |
5 |
| LANG | Electives | 10 |
| CRJS 0101 | Introduction to Law Enforcement* | 3 |
| FRSC 0115 | Fire Investigation* | 3 |
| FRSC 0170 | Introduction to Homeland Security and Weapons of Mass Destruction* | 3 |
| HZMT 0120 | Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations* | 3 |
| Total hours for Homeland Security Certificate | 43 | |
| *See course syllabus for prerequisite. **Math sequence is contingent upon previous high school mathematics background and transfer institution. Students should confer with an advisor to determine correct placement. | ||
| Total hours for Homeland Security Certificate | 43 |