Bachelor’s Degree

Homeland Security & Emergency Management

An affordable bachelor’s degree program to prepare for a career in criminal justice, public safety, crisis management, homeland security, and terrorism prevention.

 

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Bachelor’s Degree in Homeland Security & Emergency Management

The Bachelor of Applied Science in Homeland Security Program provides foundational knowledge and exposure to the Emergency Management field. Students will explore a variety of areas within this discipline, including the four phases of emergency management, terrorism in emergency management, as well as interagency disaster management. This concentration is designed for students seeking entry-level exposure to the emergency management field, as well as for professionals in industries such as fire science, homeland security, and EMT administration who are seeking to bolster their emergency management background. Coursework includes several areas from criminal justice, public safety, crisis management, homeland security, and terrorism prevention. Students with an AAS in Criminal Justice, or an equivalent degree, can go directly into this program.

Estimated Annual Cost: $8,820

Cost estimate based on enrollment in 45 annual quarter hours with current Tuition and Fees. Cost includes fees for textbooks and materials.

 

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Career Paths

Management Analysts
Management analysts recommend ways to improve an organization’s efficiency.
Police and Detectives
Police officers protect lives and property. Detectives and criminal investigators gather facts and collect evidence of possible crimes.
EMTs and Paramedics
Emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and paramedics respond to emergency calls, performing medical services and transporting patients to medical facilities.

What You Will Learn

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Demonstrate knowledge of historical, contemporary, and emerging issues within the field of Homeland Security.

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Demonstrate an understanding of the inter and intra-agency collaborative relationships between local, state, and federal governments with the Department of Homeland Security.

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Identify, analyze, and evaluate intelligence data and information from various domestic and international sources.

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Demonstrate knowledge of the constitutional, ethical, and legal principles in the field of Homeland Security and Emergency Management.

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Demonstrate an understanding cybersecurity that includes federal networks, critical infrastructure, cybersecurity governance, cyber security threats, and how these threats relate to Homeland Security demonstrate effective interpersonal communication skills.

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Why pay more for the same degree?

Thanks to our Transfer Agreements, GMC Online students can take their college credits with them to dozens of other colleges and universities. Why pay more for core curriculum when you take the same accredited courses at GMC Online for less, and then transfer to the four-year college of your choice? Here’s a cost comparison:

“My GMC Online Enrollment Coach really believed in me, and pushed me to want to do better for myself… One year later, I found myself with a degree and two jobs. I was very quickly able to get myself a new car, put my son in a better school, and eventually buy myself a house. I became an all-around happier and healthier person thanks to GMC Online.”

— Charity Suggs, Graduate

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Concentration Courses

HSE 300 Emergency Management Response | 5qh

This course introduces best practices for emergency services. Students will understand the history of how we have handled emergencies, and what we have learned from those situations to better prepare for future crises. It provides an overview of the various agencies and their strategies of mitigation, planning, response, and recovery.

HSE 305 Terrorism and Emergency Response | 5qh

This course will provide students with knowledge regarding terrorism, terroristic behavior, and how to respond appropriately. Students will understand policy within the Department of Homeland Security and FEMA, and how these policies relate to proper attack response, avoiding, and preventing attacks.

HSE 350 Technology and Cybersecurity in Homeland Security | 5qh

This course examines cybersecurity, including federal networks, critical infrastructure, cybersecurity governance, the importance of cybersecurity against Homeland Security threats, and how these threats relate to Homeland Security. Students will learn technologies employed in cybersecurity.

HSE 400 Legal Issues in Homeland Security | 5qh

This course provides an overview in public policy and law related to public service and the Homeland Security Emergency Management field.

HSE 410 Cyber Crime Investigation | 5qh

This course examines legal precedent involving cybercrime. Students will understand the basic steps necessary to identify cyber threats against the homeland, and how to properly investigate cyber-attacks. 5 hours.

HSE 420 Biodefense | 5qh

This course will examine proactive approaches in defending the homeland against bioterrorism. The course will also examine ways to respond to bioterrorism, including the identification of the major biological agents, their prevention, control, and treatment.

HSE 430 Intelligence and Analysis | 5qh

This course examines the intelligence system, and the intelligence process. Students will be taught problem- solving skills in the intelligence community.

HSE 450 Radicalization, and Homeland Security | 5qh

This course investigates the process of radicalization, and the role it plays in violent extremism and homeland security.

HSE 460 Politics of Europe and Homeland Security | 5qh

This course examines the geopolitical environment in Europe, which include NATO and the European Union in the post-Soviet era, and how the political situation relates to United States policy and Homeland Security.

HSE 490 Homeland Security and Emergency Management Capstone | 5qh

Students will apply theories, techniques, and skills learned in the B.A.S. Homeland Security degree. Students will be given a set of facts that will be analyzed and applied based on the content within the degree. This course will be the last course taken in the degree program

Hiring Partners

GMC is fortunate to have partnerships with a wide range of businesses who hire our graduates. Here are a few of our partners:

Frequently Asked Questions

About This Program


The Bachelor of Applied Science in Homeland Security Program provides foundational knowledge and exposure to the Emergency Management field. Students will explore a variety of areas within this discipline, including the four phases of emergency management, terrorism in emergency management, as well as interagency disaster management. This concentration is designed for students seeking entry-level exposure to the emergency management field, as well as for professionals in industries such as fire science, homeland security, and EMT administration who are seeking to bolster their emergency management background. Coursework includes several areas from criminal justice, public safety, crisis management, homeland security, and terrorism prevention. Students with an AAS in Criminal Justice, or an equivalent degree, can go directly into this program.

Degree Program Coordinator


Christy Musgrove, cjames@gmc.edu

Program Benefits


The field of Homeland Security is varied, incorporating jobs ranging from disaster preparedness to terrorism. The Department of Homeland Security is one of the largest Federal agencies, employing over 183,000 workers – this does not include state and local support staff nor does it include homeland security jobs in the private sector. Those students receiving an associate degree in homeland security will be prepared for employment with state and local emergency management agencies, private security firms, law enforcement agencies, corrections, and the Transportation and Safety Administration (TSA). Employment requiring a minimum of a bachelor’s degree would include: cyber security professional, intelligence analyst, air marshals, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

Cost for the Degree


Average Annual Cost for this Degree:
$8,280

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