Introduction to Homeland Security

Highline College is pleased to offer an Introduction to Homeland Security certificate exclusively for Airport University students. This unique 24 credit program offers the participant base knowledge in several facets of Homeland Security, Intelligence Led Policing, Transportation and Border Security as well as Terrorism.

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Note: At this time; Homeland Security certificate is only available to Airport University students.

Program Requirements

Program Core Courses

Total Program Credits: 25

Program Outcomes

Classify the roles, functions of and interdependency between local, federal and international law enforcement and military agencies to counter and combat terrorism.
Differentiate between ethical and unethical attitudes and actions regarding the execution of Homeland Security practices.
Identify the characteristics, ideologies, motives and behaviors of various extremist and terrorist groups that foster and support terrorist, criminal activities.
Examine and interpret forensic evidence to reconstruct crime and terrorism.
Craft effective strategies to generate useful information for local, national and international law enforcement agencies.
Solve problems as an individual and in a coordinated team setting.
Write clear, concise and accurate reports to provide Write clear, concise and accurate reports to provide factual information, accurate data analysis, and sound recommendations.

Internal Coding

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Description	Intro to Homeland Security C20
Academic Plan	HOSIHC20
CIP Code	43.0301