Homeland Security - Goodwin College

Homeland Security from Goodwin College is a Campus Associate Homeland Security degree that prepares you for a Military career. Before the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, there was no career field called "homeland security" and no need for a collegiate level program. Our safety and security were entrusted to the well-recognized public safety agencies such as law enforcement, fire service and the myriad of local, state and federal criminal justice agencies. Today, homeland security is a composite of many different fields that individually respond and manage natural and man-made disasters. The mitigation, preparation, and response to disasters require due diligence, training, and a certain amount of expertise in order to ensure the safety and security of our communities. The Associate in Homeland Security program provides an understanding of a wide range of topics including aspects of emergency planning and security , fire service, corrections, emergency management, first responders, private and personal security, computer security , and cyber-crime investigation and prevention. The program provides students with the necessary skills and academic knowledge to gain entry-level positions in various law enforcement, fire service, federal, state or municipal law enforcement agencies, diplomatic security, and customs border protection. Criminal Justice Option Law enforcement and Criminal Justice professionals are often the first line of defense against disasters in our communities. Unlike traditional Criminal Justice curriculums, students will be exposed to the basics of homeland security as well as specific criminal justice courses. It is our belief that this will make graduates more well rounded, more capable of addressing the threats in today's society, and more valued as a result of their receiving a background in this area as well as contemporary policing subjects. Program Outcomes Upon successful completion of all program requirements, graduates will be able to: 1. Provide the students with knowledge and skills of the Homeland Security fields of concentration, including impact upon local communities and society, and organizational structure and operations; 2. Display an understanding of contemporary issues affecting national, state, and local community security; 3. Present a basic understanding of operational requirements, social and economic impact, and legislative consequences of Homeland Security; 4. Emphasize the processes necessary for successful implementation of Homeland Security programs; 5. Examine the ethics and responsibilities of professionals in Homeland Security and related fields; and 6. Prepare for further academic pursuits and careers in public and private sectors. View more details on Goodwin College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Homeland Security courses.