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Certificate Degree in Homeland Security
The Homeland Security Certificate will introduce students to the Department of Homeland Security, domestic and international terrorism issues, and strategies for countering terrorist threats. The key principles of emergency management and disaster planning will be presented. Students are required to select electives within the Criminal Justice course offerings that complement career and academic goals.
To become eligible to earn a Blue Ridge Community and Technical College Certificate the student must be a current degree-seeking student or complete the application and admissions process to the college. Eligibility to earn and receive a Blue Ridge Community and Technical College Certificate does not interfere with the degree-seeking status of the student.
Curriculum for a Certificate in Homeland Security |
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General Education |
18 |
Program Specific Courses |
12 |
Total Credit Hours Required |
30 |
| General Education | Credit Hours |
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| CAS 111 Information Literacy | 3 |
| COMM 202 Fundamentals of Speech | 3 |
| ENGL 101 Written English OR ENGL 110 Technical Writing |
3 |
| MATH 100+ Any Math 100 or above | 3 |
| PSYC 203 Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| SOCI 203 General Sociology | 3 |
Subtotal Credit Hours Required |
18 |
| Program Specific Courses | Credit Hours |
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| CJST 200 Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CJST 215 Introduction to Homeland Security | 3 |
| CJST 225 Terrorism | 3 |
| EMSP 100 First Responder | 3 |
Subtotal Credit Hours Required |
12 |
