Homeland Security Studies
Associate of Applied Science
Overview
The AAS degree in Homeland Security Studies will create a foundational understanding of DHS and its core mission of protecting the nation while simultaneously ensuring safe and efficient travel and commerce. This program will help prepare students for future employment while creating an understanding of the various occupational elements contained within DHS.
Specifically, this course will help prepare students for a career as an employee with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), U.S. Border Patrol, Customs and Border Protection, Homeland Security Investigations, as an Intelligence Analyst, or any of the multiple administrative support positions needed to continue the homeland security mission.
Information
Visit www.laredo.edu/pathways to view guided pathways created for students who complete an AAS degree and the options for transfer. Speak with an academic advisor at your college to choose courses that will help you to transfer to a specific university.
Plan of Study
| Recommended Course Sequence | Semesters Offered | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | ||
| LEAD 1200- Workforce Development with Critical Thinking | Fall, Spring | 2 |
| HMSY 1337- Introduction to Homeland Security | Fall, Spring | 3 |
| HMSY 1471- Border Protection and Transportation Security | Fall, Spring | 4 |
| HMSY 1491- Special Topics Fundamentals of Homeland Security Law | Fall, Spring | 4 |
| CJLE 1327 - Interviewing and Report Writing for Criminal Justice Professions | Fall, Spring | 3 |
| 16 Hours | ||
| Semester 2 | ||
| HMSY 1340 - Homeland Security Intelligence Operations | Fall, Spring | 3 |
| HMSY 2306 - Organized Crime and Terrorism | Fall, Spring | 3 |
| ITSY 1300 - Fundamentals of Information Security | Fall, Spring | 3 |
| GISC 1491 - Special Topics: Drone Fundamentals | Fall, Spring | 4 |
| CJSA 1342- Criminal Investigations | Fall, Spring | 3 |
| 16 Hours | ||
| Semester 3 | ||
| EMAP - Principles of Basic Emergency Management | Fall, Spring | 3 |
| HMSY 1341 - Critical Infrastructure Protection | Fall, Spring | 3 |
| EMAP 2302 - Managing Mass Casualty and Fatality Incidents | Fall, Spring | 3 |
| HMSY 2337 - Managing a Unified Incident Command | Fall, Spring | 4 |
| 13 Hours | ||
| Semester 4 | ||
| MATH X3XX - Any College Math CORE | Fall, Spring | 3 |
| LPC X3XX - Any Language Philosophy, and Culture CORE | Fall, Spring | 3 |
| SOCI 1306 - Social Problems CORE | Fall, Spring | 3 |
| ENGL 1301 - Composition I CORE | Fall, Spring | 3 |
| PHYS 1315 - Physical Science I CORE | Fall, Spring | 3 |
| 15 Hours | ||
| AAS DEGREE MINIMUM: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS/PATHWAY TOTAL: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS | ||