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Dec 02, 2024
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2016-17 Gaston College Catalog [THIS CATALOG IS OUT-OF-DATE. USE THE CURRENT CATALOG TO FIND CURRENT PROGRAMS.]
Criminal Justice - Homeland Security Certificate (C55180B)
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The Homeland Security Certificate provides an in-depth study of homeland security. Topics include terrorism, threat assessment, intelligence analysis and security management, and critical incident management. This program prepares the student with knowledge about homeland security, a division of the Federal Government since 9/11. This program is an excellent primer for those interested in pursuing a career in homeland security.
Program Learning Outcomes
Graduates will:
- Identify and discuss the methods used in terrorists’ activities and complete a threat assessment for terrorists’ incidents.
- Identify managerial techniques, legal issues, and response procedures to critical incidents.
- Demonstrate theoretical and applied models to understand and manage disasters, terrorism, and school/work place violence.
- Perform extensive security audits for private corporations and for local and state government, identifying weaknesses in their overall security programs.
- Identify intelligence policies, evaluate source information, implement intelligence techniques and analysis, identify threats, and apply ethical behaviors.
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Notes(s):
The credits obtained from this certificate may be applied toward the associate degree in Criminal Justice.
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