MCCCD Program Description

Homeland Security

Major: 5322N
Effective Term: 2020 Fall

Last Admit Term: 2022 Summer

Award: CCL
Total Credits: 15
CIP Code: 43.9999

Initiating College: Mesa Community College

Program Availability: CG, GC, GW, MC, PC, PV, RS, SM

Field of Interest: Behavioral Sciences and Human Services

Instructional Council: Administration of Justice Studies (01)
GPA: 2.00

SOC Code: Upon completion of this program, students may pursue a career as:
33-1012.00 First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives
33-3021.00 Detectives and Criminal Investigators
33-3021.01 Police Detectives
33-3021.02 Police Identification and Records Officers
33-3021.03 Criminal Investigators and Special Agents
33-3051.04 Customs and Border Protection Officers
33-3021.06 Intelligence Analysts
33-3031.00 Fish and Game Wardens
33-3051.00 Police and Sheriff`s Patrol Officers
33-3051.01 Police Patrol Officers
33-3052.00 Transit and Railroad Police
33-9032.00 Security Guards
43-5031.00 Police, Fire and Ambulance Dispatchers

Description: The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Homeland Security program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to conduct a homeland security evaluation and to assess, investigate and respond to terrorism incidents. It also provides criminal justice practitioners with an opportunity for academic growth and the development of specialized skills in homeland security.

Learning Outcomes
1. Synthesize multiple sources of information to make timely assessments. (AJS/FSC139, AJS/FSC147, AJS/FSC148, AJS/FSC149, AJS195) 2. Solve problems through logical and sound reasoning. (AJS/FSC139, AJS/FSC147, AJS/FSC148, AJS/FSC149, AJS195) 3. Communicate orally, visually and in writing precisely, appropriately, and effectively to varied audiences. (AJS/FSC139, AJS/FSC147, AJS/FSC148, AJS/FSC149, AJS195) 4. Communicate in the language common to the criminal justice system. (AJS/FSC139, AJS/FSC147, AJS/FSC148, AJS/FSC149, AJS195) 5. Collaborate with diverse agencies, community representatives and individuals to achieve common goals. (AJS/FSC139, AJS/FSC147, AJS/FSC148, AJS/FSC149, AJS195) 6. Apply the principles and processes of criminal and constitutional law, criminology theory, knowledge of the functions and components of the criminal justice system, and current issues to criminal justice operations. (AJS/FSC139, AJS/FSC147, AJS/FSC148, AJS/FSC149, AJS195) 7. Utilize technology to collect, analyze and communicate data. (AJS/FSC139, AJS/FSC147, AJS/FSC148, AJS/FSC149, AJS195) 8. Practice professional standards appropriate to the field of criminal justice. (AJS/FSC139, AJS/FSC147, AJS/FSC148, AJS/FSC149, AJS195) 9. Subscribe to and practice ethical behavior appropriate to the field of criminal justice. (AJS/FSC139, AJS/FSC147, AJS/FSC148, AJS/FSC149, AJS195)

Program Notes
This program is not eligible for Title IV Federal Financial Aid. Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses required within the program. This program replaces: CCL/5774N Domestic Preparedness and Homeland Security

Program Prerequisites: None

Required Courses

AJS/FSC139 Emergency Response to Terrorism 3
AJS/FSC147 Emergency Preparedness 3
AJS/FSC148 Fundamentals of Emergency Management 3
AJS/FSC149 Hazard Mitigation 3
AJS195 International and Domestic Terrorism 3

Credits: 15

Restricted Electives
	Credits:

General Electives
	Credits:

+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.
++ indicates that any suffixed course may be selected.

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: April 7, 2020

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.