Homeland Security - Mitchell College

Homeland Security from Mitchell College is a Campus Bachelor Homeland Security degree that prepares you for a Military career. Preparedness for natural and man-made disasters has long been an objective of governmental and non-governmental agencies at all levels ? national, state and local.The effective 21st Century defense of our nation requires individuals with both a practical and theoretical understanding of the issues presented by terrorism, both foreign and domestic. Mitchell College's Bachelor of Arts degree in Homeland Security has been designed to assist in meeting that need. The Bachelor of Arts program in Homeland Security provides students with the intellectual tools necessary to: Understand the nature and extent terrorist threat to the United States,including the motives and methods of various foreign and domestic terrorist organizations; Analyze, understand and potentially mitigate terrorist efforts from the perspective of law enforcement, our legal system, our intelligence communities and the military; Contrast U.S. historical, ideological and cultural traditions with those of various foreign and domestic terrorist groups; Understand the legal, Constitutional and ethical challenges presented by our efforts to meet the terrorist threat through border control, surveillance, detention, interrogation and punishment; and Appreciate the challenges presented to the various domestic agencies charged with maintaining the security of the homeland , including organizational design, management and inter-agency coordination and cooperation at the local, state and national level. Learn Real World Sills in a Real World Setting In addition to class work, acquiring ?hands-on? experience through internships is a pivotal feature of the Homeland Security major. The senior internship is designed to enhance students' knowledge of Homeland Security by having their academic studies applied to a professional work experience. Internship possibilities include: local, state and federal law enforcement agencies; the Connecticut Judicial Department; the Connecticut Department of Corrections; and The United States Coast Guard. Nearby Sonalysts Media can provide interns with an opportunity to engage in simulation studies, predicting terrorist attacks, and emergency response management. Additionally, private security and corporate security possibilities exist at the Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods resort casinos and at Pfizer Pharmaceuticals. Put Your Mitchell Degree to Work The diversity of careers available in Homeland Security makes it impossible to cover every job description or opportunity. Marketplace forecasts for the global homeland security industry anticipate business will grow from approximately $40 billion to nearly $180 billion over the next decade. According to the 2006-2007 edition of the Occupational Outlook Handbook, there will be significant increases in employment opportunities within local, state, and federal law-enforcement; convention planning and security; the social sciences; and with computer systems design and maintenance related to homeland security. In addition, successful completion of the degree positions graduates to take advantage of many career opportunities including: critical infrastructure and information security management threat and vulnerability assessment emergency management operations investigation intelligence analysis and management The degree also serves as a foundation for graduate and professional study in Homeland Security as well as such fields as criminal justice, law, government, public administration, planning, political science, and international affairs. View more details on Mitchell College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Homeland Security courses.