HOMELAND SECURITY/EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE (AAS)

Institute of Public Safety Miller Campus, PSET 270 General Information 801-957-4073 Program Information, 801-957-5320 www.slcc.edu/publicsafety Academic Advisor, Julia Ellis, PSET 270, 801-957-5320 Program Faculty: Professors Dr. John Hill Associate Professors John Minichino Assistant Professors Gary Cox Instructors Joseph W. Anderson, JD

64 credits minimum

Program Description: The Homeland Security/Emergency Management Associate of Applied Science degree was created to prepare graduates for their roles in the multi-agency, multi-disciplinary, collaborative world of managing our nations security, disaster preparedness and response. This is a growing field that is characterized by the need for professionals to prepare for and react to scenarios like the terror attacks of 9/11 and natural disasters like hurricane Katrina. Recent incidents in Utah like the Herriman fire, Trolley Square and Grand America shootings, and numerous floods are examples of local incidents that require HS&EM personnel to reduce the loss of life, property and critical infrastructure. The degree was developed in cooperation with the Department of Homeland Security, Center for Homeland Defense and Security at the Naval Post Graduate School, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Utah Department of Public Safety, the Unified Police Department of Greater Salt Lake, various medical institutions and other key agencies and employers within the region. This multi-disciplinary team was intentional and representative of the nature of cross-agency educational degree collaboration. Additionally, it is a result of coordination between a 2-year and 4-year institution, Utah Valley University. It is designed to prepare students for entry-level careers in the field of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, or transition to a Bachelor Degree program. Career Opportunities: Upon successful completion of the program, students will be prepared for careers in government agencies, non-profit organizations, and private companies or may continue their education at the bachelor degree level. Positions may include, but are not limited to, homeland security professionals, emergency managers, protective service workers, and emergency operations staff. Transfer/Articulation Information: SLCC has entered into an articulation agreement with Utah Valley University. Students successfully completing the Homeland Security/Emergency Management Associate of Applied Science may matriculate into UVUs Bachelor of Science Emergency Services Administration degree program. Prior to transferring, students should also apply for an SLCC Letter of Completion through Enrollment Services. Program Entry Requirements: Admission is consistent with general SLCC admission procedures and guidelines. In addition, students must meet the following program prerequisites: WRTG 0990 w/C grade or better or appropriate Accuplacer score. MATH 1010 w/C grade or better or appropriate Accuplacer score C J 1010 w/C grade or better HSEM 1450, Introduction to Critical Thinking and Logic for HS/EM may be taken concurrently during the first semester. Estimated Cost for Students: Based on 2012-2013 resident tuition and fees, the projected cost per student is $6,104.00 plus books. Estimated Time to Completion: If students follow the suggested semester schedule, time to completion is four semesters. Program Student Learning Outcomes Related College-Wide Student Learning Outcomes 1 Acquire Substantive Knowledge 2 Communicate Effectively

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1. Provide graduates with the necessary knowledge and skills to protect people, property and critical infrastructure, and minimize the economic impacts of man-made and natural disasters. 2. Prepare graduates to be contributing Homeland Security and Emergency Management professionals in government agencies, non-profit organizations and private enterprises. 3. Prepare graduates with a well-rounded education that encourages the ethical application of knowledge gained in a variety of disciplines. 4. Prepare graduates with refined interpersonal management skills.

3 Develop Quantitative Literacy 4 Think Critically and Creatively 5 Civic Engagement 6 Work Professionally and Constructively 7 Develop Computer and Information Literacy 1,2,3,4 1, 2,3,4,5,6 2, 4, 5, 6 2, 6

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

CORE SKILLS: COMPOSITION (EN) 6 CREDITS
COURSE CR SEM PREREQUISITE

ENGL 1010 ENGL 2010

OR

Intro to Writing Intermediate Writing Technical Writing

3 3 3

A A A

WRTG 0990 w/C grade or better or appropriate Accuplacer score ENGL 1010 w/C grade or better ENGL 1010 w/C grade or better
PREREQUISITE

ENGL 2100
COURSE

QUANTITATIVE LITERACY (QL) 3 CREDITS Quantitative Reasoning

MATH 1030

CR

SEM

RDG 0990; within the last year MATH 1010 w/C grade or better or appropriate Accuplacer score
PREREQUISITE

COURSE

AMERICAN INSTITUTIONS (AI) CHOOSE ONE COURSE (3 CREDITS) FROM THE FOLLOWING Econ History of US American Civilization US Govt & Politics
CR

ECON 1740 HIST 1700 POLS 1100

3 3 3

SEM

A A A

RDG 0990 w/C grade or better or appropriate Accuplacer score RDG 0990 w/C grade or better or appropriate Accuplacer score RDG 0990 w/C grade or better or appropriate Accuplacer score

INSTITUTIONAL REQUIREMENTS: LIFELONG WELLNESS (LW) 1 CREDIT STUDENT CHOICE (IN OR DEPTH) CHOOSE ONE COURSE (3 CREDITS) FROM THE FOLLOWING INTENSIVE (IN) Elem Effective Comm Prin Public Speaking Analysis of Argument
CR

COURSE

COMM 1010 COMM 1020 COMM 1270

3 3 3

SEM

A A F, Sp

PREREQUISITE

DISTRIBUTION AREAS (15 CREDITS) Choose one course (three credit hours) from each of the following distribution areas. One of the courses must also be a Diversity course (DV).
COURSE

Biological Science (BS) Fine Arts (FA) Humanities (HU) Interdisciplinary (ID) Physical Science (PS)

CR

3-4 3-4 3 3 3

SEM

PREREQUISITE

NOTE: Social Science Distribution Area is satisfied. CJ 1010 is required for the program, but DV credit must be earned in a

different course.

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REQUIRED COURSES: (33 CREDITS)

COURSE

CJ 1010 HSEM 1450 HSEM 1360 HSEM 1370 HSEM 1380 HSEM 1400 HSEM 1410 HSEM 1420 HSEM 1430 HSEM 1440 CJ 2450

Criminal Justice Critical Think/Logic HS/EM Intro Homeland Security Law, Policy & Privacy Intro Intelligence Analysis First Responders HS/EM Emergency Planning Emergency Comm Mgmt Protect/Restore Crit Inf Continuity of Operations Terrorism

CR

3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

SEM

A A A A A A A A A A A

PREREQUISITE

CJ 1010 CJ 1010, HSEM 1450 (may be taken concurrently) CJ 1010, HSEM 1450 (may be taken concurrently) CJ 1010, HSEM 1450 (may be taken concurrently) CJ 1010, HSEM 1450 (may be taken concurrently) CJ 1010, HSEM 1450 (may be taken concurrently) CJ 1010, HSEM 1450 (may be taken concurrently) CJ 1010, HSEM 1450 (may be taken concurrently) CJ 1010, HSEM 1450 (may be taken concurrently) CJ 1010, HSEM 1450 (may be taken concurrently)

SAMPLE SCHEDULE
FALL SEMESTER CJ 1010 HSEM 1450 COMM 1010 (SC) ENGL 1010 (EN) MATH 1030 (QL) DISTRIBUTION Total 3 3 3 3 3 3 18 3 3 6 3 15

SPRING SEMESTER HSEM 1360 HSEM 1370 CJ 2450 ENGL 2010 or 2100 (EN) AI LW Total SPRING SEMESTER HSEM 1380 HSEM 1430 HSEM 1440 DISTRIBUTION (2) Total

3 3 3 3 3 1 16 3 3 3 6 15

FALL SEMESTER HSEM 1400 HSEM 1410 HSEM 1420 DISTRIBUTION (2) Total

Advising Notes: CJ 1010 and HSEM 1450 must be taken prior to other HSEM courses but both can be taken concurrently in the first semester. Students who need to take preparatory classes to meet the requirements of first semester courses should plan on extra time to complete the program.

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