The world is changing, and it needs educated, passionate people to help keep it safe! If protecting and defending others sounds like your calling, then ICDC College’s Homeland Security Associate Degree program may be right for you!
What You’ll Learn
The primary objective of the Homeland Security program is to prepare students for the exciting field of safety, security, and disaster management. Through earning an Associate Degree in Homeland Security, students will develop the fundamental knowledge and skills necessary to protect people, information, and locations on a local and national level.
An Associate Degree in Homeland Security can be earned online, with coursework available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and accessible from any location.
Students will explore and analyze a wide variety of current security issues with practical use geared towards local, state, and national safety. You will learn the fundamentals of homeland security through courses in:
- Emergency Management and Recovery
- Weapons of Mass Destruction/Hazardous Materials
- Border and Coastal Security
- Global Terrorism
- Firearms Training
- Explosive Incident Assessment
- And much, much more!
In these courses, you will investigate real-case scenarios that have shaped and impacted the way we view and implement homeland security. ICDC College will even facilitate your firearms and baton course, guard card, and chemical agents permit training*.
ICDC College also offers its students an employment preparation course prior to graduation to assist with finding employment, preparing a strong résumé, effective interviewing techniques, and “dress for success” workshops.
Additional career service assistance is provided by ICDC College upon completion of the program.
Graduation and Career Opportunities
This Associate Degree program is offered exclusively online, though students may also earn a Fast-Track Diploma in Homeland Security, either on campus or online. These program options similarly train students with the entry level skills needed to help make a difference in the world of safety and security.
Upon earning your Associate Degree, ICDC College graduates will have the training, skills, and qualifications necessary for careers in private businesses, emergency and safety management, private security, airports, law enforcement, government services, and more.
Graduates will be armed with the knowledge needed to qualify for entry level work in:
- Terrorism
- Security
- Border Patrol Assistance
- Emergency Management
- Safety Support
- Loss Prevention
- Natural and Man-made Disasters
After Graduation
You can get started on pursuing your career dreams upon graduation.** However, if you received your Fast-Track Diploma, you can also apply those credits towards the Associate Degree in Homeland Security to advance your training and qualifications.
Get Started Today!
Call 888-926-4232 today to learn about all your options!
Once the enrollment process is complete, you will be provided with the tools you need to succeed, such as online coursework, books/e-books, and a new laptop computer***, which are all included in the cost of your tuition.
Call 888-926-4232 today to talk to an ICDC College admissions representative and learn more!
*Baton and firearms training for the online program are made available through third-party providers.
**Employment opportunities and licensing requirements vary by state.
***Laptop included with tuition, AOS Degrees only. Conditions apply.
Students who graduate with a Homeland Security Associate’s Degree from ICDC College will be trained in the areas of homeland security, criminal justice, emergency response and management, and terrorism. Work environments may include private security, loss prevention, public safety, and emergency management.
Career Services assistance is provided by ICDC College upon completion of the program.
Employment:
Potential employers for Homeland Security graduates include federal agencies, law enforcement organizations, public and private security companies, and many others.
Graduates may qualify for entry-level employment in the following types of positions:
Transportation Security Screener: In this role, you will protect passengers in airports and on aircrafts. Security screenings may include hand-waving security wand, pat-down searches, monitoring metal detector equipment, and operation x-ray machine to identify dangerous objects in baggage. You will be required to use these tools properly to help travelers be safe and feel at ease.
Safety Security Officer: In this capacity, you would monitor and maintain security systems and closed circuit televisions. Duties might include observing daily office procedures and traffic to and from the building, assessing any harm or threat to the building or its employees.
Loss Prevention Agent: As an agent, you would enforce loss-prevention procedures by maintaining physical security to retail stores and markets. Duties might include ensuring all alarms and closed circuit televisions are functioning properly, as well as monitoring the daily activities of the store. In this role you would work closely with loss-prevention managers to investigate theft and discuss proactive plans to increase surveillance.
Security Officer: In this role, you would be the first line of support in situations of injury or emergency. Your duties would include patrolling and reporting misconduct of any sort. Your presence would ensure that security and safety concerns are handled or reported properly. Security Officers provide a professional and secure working environment for public or private businesses.
The Homeland Security Associate Degree program is only available online.
Completing the Homeland Security program will give you a strong understanding of the fundamentals of the field. Through your courses you will learn about the history, growth, and range of opportunities available in homeland security. An integration of several disciplines, including homeland security, criminal justice, emergency response and management, and terrorism, will prepare you for a great career!
Courses from the Homeland Security program include:
- Crime Prevention
- Global Terrorism
- Powers to Arrest
- Investigations and Research
- Cyber Security
- Weapons of Mass Destruction
- Intelligence Analysis
- Emergency and Disaster Response
- Chemical Agents and Hazardous Materials
- Firearms Training
- Cyber Security
ICDC College will provide guidance for obtaining your license or permit in Powers to Arrest, Baton Training, Firearms Training, and Chemical Agents in the area where you live* (where applicable).
Based on the state in which you choose to seek employment, potential requirements of state agencies and employers may include, but not be limited to, the following:
- Pass a state exam, if applicable
- Pass a drug test, if applicable
- Possess a high school diploma or GED, if applicable
- Submit to a background check, including criminal convictions/parole history
Any questions regarding the minimum requirements for the state in which you choose to seek employment may be obtained from ICDC College, along with referrals to state-specific agencies for further information.
Failing to meet the minimum requirements in the state in which you choose to seek employment, and any previous misdemeanor convictions or periods on parole, will diminish or prohibit your opportunities for employment in this field. Further, any previous felony convictions will most probably prohibit employment in this field.
OCCUPATIONAL INFORMATION:
The occupations this program prepares students to enter by name and SOC code:
Security Guards #33-9032.00; First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other #33-1099.00; Security Management Specialists #13-1199.02; Bailiffs #33-3011.00; Security Managers #11-9199.07; Transportation Security Screeners #33-9093.00; Loss Prevention Managers #11-9199.08; Retail Loss Prevention Specialists #33-9099.02; Immigration and Customs Inspectors #33-3021.05; Police Patrol Officers #33-3051.01.
LINKS:
The links to the occupational profiles on the Department of Labor’s O*Net are:
http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/33-9032.00
http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/33-1099.00
http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/13-1199.02
http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/33-3011.00
http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/11-9199.07
http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/33-9093.00
http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/11-9199.08
http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/33-9099.02
http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/33-3021.05
http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/33-3051.01
COSTS:
Tuition and Fees: $37,593.50
Books and Supplies: included w/ tuition
On campus room and board: N/A
MEDIAN LOAN DEBT:
Federal Loans: $23,500.00
Private Educational Loans: $0.00
Institutional Financing Plans: $0.00
ON-TIME GRADUATION RATE FOR COMPLETERS:
The program is designed to take 91 weeks to complete:
50.52% of graduates graduated within this time.
PLACEMENT RATE:
The job placement rate for program graduates is: 74%
