Homeland Security: A.S.

Program Mission

The Homeland Security A.S. program prepares students for positions in fields such as homeland security, emergency management, and criminal justice, in both government and private organizations. Courses are taught by faculty with real-world experience. The program features a blend of SUNY General Education and Liberal Arts requirements, along with coursework specific to homeland security, emergency management, criminal justice, and fire science. This program promotes critical thinking, professionalism, and ethical responsibility. The Homeland Security A.S. program prepares students for transfer to four-year colleges and universities to complete a Bachelor’s degree in Homeland Security, Emergency Management, or related programs.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students will describe the structure of the various aspects of the homeland security system within the United States.
Students will describe the duties, roles, and procedures within the field of homeland security.
Students will examine appropriate responses to emergencies.
Students will explain the motivation and methods behind acts of terrorism.
Students will demonstrate effective written communication skills.

This program is no longer accepting new students.

SUNY Broome’s AS in Homeland Security degree program will leave you prepared for careers in the field of homeland security, emergency management, and law enforcement, as well as excellent transfer opportunities to four-year institutions.

The concept of homeland security encompasses more than enforcing local, state and federal laws. It also involves hazard prevention and mitigation, safeguarding infrastructure assets, and protection of private sector interests. While most people think of homeland security in terms of responding to terrorism, it also encompasses areas of emergency management as well as the typical safety, security, and policing functions.

This program is intended to provide:

An instructional environment that encourages critical thinking and professionalism
Knowledge and understanding necessary to work in the field of study
Career preparedness opportunities
The opportunity to collaborate with the community through service learning activities
Interaction with experienced faculty, guest speakers, common hours, and campus presentations
The opportunity for seamless transfer and success at four-year institutions

Course Requirements

Contact Information

New Students:

Admissions Office
+1 (607) 778-5001
admissions@sunybroome.edu

Current Students:

Business and Professional Studies
+1 (607) 778-5008
Business Building, Room 104

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Transfer Opportunities

Students interested in transferring for continued study towards a bachelor's degree in criminal justice, forensics, pre-law, sociology or other related areas of study should work early and often with a SUNY Broome transfer counselor.

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