Homeland Security Specialist [3032]

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Certificate

(9 Credit Hours)

Program Manager

Dr. Michael Ryan
941-752-5495
RyanM@SCF.edu

This certificate program is part of the Criminal Justice Technology AS degree program [2014]. The certificate consists of a sequence of courses that provides the foundational knowledge needed to continue on to earn an additional certificate in Criminal Justice, an AS Degree in Criminal Justice and a BAS Degree in Public Safety and Emergency Management. [8008]

Program Goal

This program prepares students for entry level work in law enforcement, homeland security, private/industry security, and other criminal justice, legal or public service related fields. The program prepares students to work as criminal justice or homeland security practitioners/supervisors/managers in law enforcement agencies and homeland security organizations and also provides supplemental training for persons previously or currently employed in these occupations (SOC 33-3051 Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers, 33-3012 First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives, 33-1099 First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other). The program may also be beneficial to professionals seeking incentive benefits or career enhancement in the field.

Program Requirements

CCJ 1020 - Introduction to Criminal Justice (3 Credit Hours)
CJL 2100 - Criminal Law (3 Credit Hours)
SYG 2000 - Principles of Sociology (3 Credit Hours)

Total Credit Hours: 9

Note(s)

Credit load, and/or course availability may affect a student’s individual progress.

Gainful employment information about this certificate is available at scf.edu/Academics/CareerTechnicalEducation/GEDT/.