Homeland Security
PAY
The median annual wage for
police and detectives was
$65,170 in May 2019.
JOB OUTLOOK
Employment of police and
detectives is projected to grow
5 percent from 2018 to 2028, as
fast as average for all occupations.
Continued interest for public safety
will lead to new openings for
officers; however, jobs may be
competitive, depending on location.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department
of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook,
May 2020, Police and Detectives,
on the Internet at
http://www.bls.gov/ooh/protective-
service/police-and-detectives.htm
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
The Homeland Security College
Certificate Program is designed
to provide a comprehensive
overview of terrorism and various
international, national, and historic
examples to better understand
this complex problem. This
program focuses on converting
theory and awareness into
pragmatic strategies to help
practitioners develop informed
responses to the threat of
terrorism. The program will
place emphasis on the public,
private, and legal responses
to threats and specific skills
designed to help students
respond strategically to real
situation emergencies.
Students will apply their
knowledge and skills to develop
specific plans at the local level
to enhance public awareness
and local security. The Certificate
Program in Homeland Security is designed for managers, administrators,
officers and those responsible for developing and implementing strategies
and procedures in Homeland Security.
WHAT DO HOMELAND SECURITY PERSONS DO?
Homeland Security individuals are prepared to work in areas that include
risk management and systems integration. Their training includes an
understanding of security threats in public and private settings, and the
legal, political, and ethical issues associated with homeland security.
WHERE DO THEY WORK?
Homeland Security Officers may work for the U.S. Department of Homeland
Security, which includes the U.S. Customs Office, the U.S. Border Patrol
and the U.S. Secret Service. Some special agents, such as those in the U.S.
Border Patrol, may work outdoors in rugged terrain and in all kinds of weather.
6-2020
Wayne County Community College District…
Jobs for Today, Jobs for the Future!
Homeland Security Certificate Program
CR. No. COURSE TITLE CREDITS
SEMESTER 1
HLS 100 Introduction to Homeland
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
HLS 101 Introduction to Terrorism . . . . . . .3
HLS 201 Introduction to Intelligence . . . . . .3
HLS 202 Homeland Security Emergency
Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
HLS 203 Counterterrorism for First
Responders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
SEMESTER TOTAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
SEMESTER 2
CAREER COURSES
(Select 15 credit hours from the list below)
CJS 100 Introduction to Criminal Justice . .3
LEA 201 Introduction to Law
Enforcement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
LEA 230 Introduction to Criminal
Investigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
EMT 105 Medical First Responder . . . . . . . .3
FPT 150 Principles of Emergency Service . .3
HLS 102 Business and Industry Crisis
Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
HLS 103 Emergency Management
Principles and Application for
Tourism, Hospitality and Travel
Management Industries . . . . . . . . 3
HLS 104 Terrorism and Emergency
Management Course . . . . . . . . . . .3
HLS 105 Hazards Risk Management . . . . . .3
SEMESTER TOTAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
CERTIFICATE TOTAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Note: Certificate total hours may not include prerequisites.
Recommended Sequence of Courses
It is the policy of WCCCD that no person, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, height, weight, marital status, disability, or political affiliation or belief, shall be discriminated
against, excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination in employment or in any program or activity for which it is responsible or for which it
receives financial assistance from the U.S. Department of Education.
This document is for informational use only and does not constitute a contract. WCCCD reserves the right to add or delete, without notice, any course offering or information contained in
this document. 2/19/07
