Certificate of Achievement in Homeland Security

The Homeland Security Certificate of Achievement is designed to give students an up-to-date overview of the issues in Homeland Security, with an emphasis on the role of first responders. Using an "all-hazards" perspective, this certificate will help prepare students for public or private sector employment in Homeland Security and related areas, such as transportation security officers, program analysts, intelligence researchers, criminal investigators, and border patrol agents. Veterans with a background in homeland security related issues are encouraged to consider this program as a way to leverage military experience into civilian employment.

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The goal of the Certificate of Achievement in Homeland Security is to prepare students for public or private sector employment in Homeland Security and related areas, such as transportation security officers, program analysts, intelligence researchers, criminal investigators, border patrol, Secret Service, Federal Protection Service, citizenship and immigration services, U.S. Coast Guard, and various Mission Support positions.

Course	Title	Units	Year/Semester (Y1 or S1)

Courses Required for the Certificate of Achievement in Homeland Security: Course, Units, Sequence, Required courses: F SC 145/ADMJ 145 - Introduction to Homeland Security 3.00 Year 1 Fall ADMJ 57 - Introduction to the Administration of Justice 3.00 Year 1 Fall ADMJ 67 - Terrorism and Counterterrorism 3.00 Year 1 Spring F SC 50 - Introduction to Fire Science 3.00 Year 1 Spring Total: 12.00 Select one of the following required courses: F SC 17 - Public Safety-Emergency Medical Responder 3.00 Year 1 Fall EMT 100 - Emergency Medical Technician 8.00 Year 1 Spring Total: 3.00 - 8.00 Choose at least six (6) units from the following elective courses: ADMJ 66 - Forensic Evidence 3.00 Year 2 Fall ADMJ 85 - P.C. 832 Arrest and Control Certification 3.00 Year 2 Spring F SC 61A - Introduction to Fire Prevention 3.00 Year 2 Spring F SC 52A - Fire Protection Equipment & Systems 3.00 Year 2 Fall F SC 75C - Company Officer 2C: Fire Inspections and Investigations 2.00 Year 2 Spring F SC 106 - Fire Safety Director 1.50 Year 2 Spring Total: 6.00 Total: 21.00 - 26.00 It is possible to complete the entire certificate in 4 semesters if the student is only completing the courses in the Certificate in Homeland Security.Year 1 Fall: 6.0 – 9.5 units,Year 1 Spring: 6.0 - 9.5 units,Year 2 Fall: 6.0 – 9.5 units,Year 2 Spring: 6.0 – 9.5 units

This new certificate is part of a rebuilding of our Adm. of Justice and Fire Science programs, as well rebuilding our Advisory Boards. We are updating our 2 year degrees and certificates in ADMJ and F SC. We feel this is an exciting opportunity for our students. One of our faculty who helped developed the basic Homeland Security course was formerly the Asst. Deputy Chief in charge of Homeland Security for the San Francisco Fire Dept. The current instructor for the 3 unit Homeland Security course is a retired Fire Chief from the Redwood City F.D. Their expertise and subject matter expertise is invaluable.

Merritt College of Oakland has a 6 course, 16 unit certificate in Homeland Security. Our proposal is a broader selection of courses which will benefit the students. No other community college in the greater Bay Area has a course or certificate in Homeland Security, so there is no impact to Merritt College from our proposal.