Homeland Security Management
Overview
This program is designed for practitioners employed by criminal justice agencies or students seeking to expand their knowledge of homeland security.
Topics include:
- Strategic security planning
- Infrastructure protection
- Emergency management
- Domestic and international terrorism
- Intelligence gathering
Program Type
Academic CertificateHow to Enroll
To pursue this degree, you must apply to MTC using our online application.
Questions?
Sample Program Plan and Costs
Class Delivery Methods
View current courses offered via our online course directory.
| On-Campus | Traditional. Classes meet on campus. |
|---|---|
| Virtual | 100% online. Meets with a live instructor and classmates on specific days, at specific times. Uses web conferencing software, like Zoom. |
| Hybrid | Some classes on campus. Some classes online or virtual. |
| Online | 100% online. Due dates for projects and assignments. Self-paced work on your time. |
Full-Time Schedule
| Semester | Course ID | Course Title | Classroom | Online | Hybrid | Virtual | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 (9 Credit Hours) |
CRJ-101 |
Introduction to Criminal Justice Introduction to Criminal Justice ID: CRJ-101 Credit Hours: 3 This course includes an overview of the functions and responsibilities of agencies involved in the administration of justice to include police organizations, court systems, correctional systems, and juvenile justice agencies. |
• | • | • | • | 3 |
| HSM-101 |
Introduction to Homeland Security Introduction to Homeland Security ID: HSM-101 Credit Hours: 3 This course is an overview of homeland security as an interdisciplinary system. The components of the homeland security system and their relationships will be examined, including law enforcement, intelligence, transportation and border security, emergency management and public health preparedness. |
• | 3 | ||||
| CRJ-130 |
Police Administration Police Administration ID: CRJ-130 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a study of the organization, administration, and management of law enforcement agencies. Students are introduced to the principles of organization and management and to concepts such as organizational behavior, planning and research, budgeting, selection and training of personnel, and coordination of services. |
• | • | 3 | |||
| Semester 2 (12 Credit Hours) |
HSM-103 |
Introduction to Emergency Management Introduction to Emergency Management ID: HSM-103 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a study of techniques used to establish and maintain an emergency management system in the public sector. The four functions of emergency management are introduced (i.e., mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery), and students will explore the emergency manager's role in each. |
• | 3 | |||
| HSM-104 |
Terrorism and Homeland Security Terrorism and Homeland Security ID: HSM-104 Credit Hours: 3 This course provides an overview of the problem of terrorism and homeland security efforts by drawing on several disciplines. An emphasis is placed on problems and countermeasures within an all-hazards approach to protecting people and assets. |
• | 3 | ||||
| HSM-201 |
Critical Incident Management Critical Incident Management ID: HSM-201 Credit Hours: 3 This course explores the management and leadership principles necessary for the successful resolution of critical incidents. The National Incident Management System and the Incident Command System will be examined to provide an all hazard, interdisciplinary approach to critical incident management. |
• | 3 | ||||
| HSM-203 |
Intelligence Analysis and Security Manag Intelligence Analysis and Security Manag ID: HSM-203 Credit Hours: 3 This course examines intelligence analysis and its relationship to the security management of terrorist attacks, man-made disasters and natural disasters. Topics will also include the related vulnerabilities of our national defense and private sectors. |
• | 3 | ||||
| Total Credit Hours | 21 | ||||||
| Estimated Cost Financial Aid |
$4,200.00 Not including fees and equipment |
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Part-Time Schedule
| Semester | Course ID | Course Title | Classroom | Online | Hybrid | Virtual | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 (6 Credit Hours) |
CRJ-101 |
Introduction to Criminal Justice Introduction to Criminal Justice ID: CRJ-101 Credit Hours: 3 This course includes an overview of the functions and responsibilities of agencies involved in the administration of justice to include police organizations, court systems, correctional systems, and juvenile justice agencies. |
• | • | • | • | 3 |
| HSM-101 |
Introduction to Homeland Security Introduction to Homeland Security ID: HSM-101 Credit Hours: 3 This course is an overview of homeland security as an interdisciplinary system. The components of the homeland security system and their relationships will be examined, including law enforcement, intelligence, transportation and border security, emergency management and public health preparedness. |
• | 3 | ||||
| Semester 2 (3 Credit Hours) |
CRJ-130 |
Police Administration Police Administration ID: CRJ-130 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a study of the organization, administration, and management of law enforcement agencies. Students are introduced to the principles of organization and management and to concepts such as organizational behavior, planning and research, budgeting, selection and training of personnel, and coordination of services. |
• | • | 3 | ||
| Semester 3 (6 Credit Hours) |
HSM-103 |
Introduction to Emergency Management Introduction to Emergency Management ID: HSM-103 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a study of techniques used to establish and maintain an emergency management system in the public sector. The four functions of emergency management are introduced (i.e., mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery), and students will explore the emergency manager's role in each. |
• | 3 | |||
| HSM-104 |
Terrorism and Homeland Security Terrorism and Homeland Security ID: HSM-104 Credit Hours: 3 This course provides an overview of the problem of terrorism and homeland security efforts by drawing on several disciplines. An emphasis is placed on problems and countermeasures within an all-hazards approach to protecting people and assets. |
• | 3 | ||||
| Semester 4 (6 Credit Hours) |
HSM-201 |
Critical Incident Management Critical Incident Management ID: HSM-201 Credit Hours: 3 This course explores the management and leadership principles necessary for the successful resolution of critical incidents. The National Incident Management System and the Incident Command System will be examined to provide an all hazard, interdisciplinary approach to critical incident management. |
• | 3 | |||
| HSM-203 |
Intelligence Analysis and Security Manag Intelligence Analysis and Security Manag ID: HSM-203 Credit Hours: 3 This course examines intelligence analysis and its relationship to the security management of terrorist attacks, man-made disasters and natural disasters. Topics will also include the related vulnerabilities of our national defense and private sectors. |
• | 3 | ||||
| Total Credit Hours | 21 | ||||||
| Estimated Cost Financial Aid |
$4,200.00 Not including fees and equipment |
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What’s next after I complete this program?
Transfer
The Homeland Security Management Certificate is transferrable to most four-year colleges and universities. In addition, MTC has articulation agreements with numerous institutions throughout the state.
Become Employed
Graduates from the Homeland Security Management Certificate program at MTC are qualified for entry-level positions in homeland security, private security, and law enforcement.