Homeland Security - Darton College

Homeland Security from Darton College is a Campus Certificate Homeland Security degree that prepares you for a Military career. Why Major in Homeland Security? A career in homeland security provides the fulfilling opportunity of protecting our country from a variety of threats. Workers in homeland security must be prepared to prevent and react to threats as different as terrorism, hurricanes, and epidemics. This work is diverse and constantly changing with responsibilities crossing many disciplines. The goals, however, are always clear: to minimize our country's vulnerabilities and to reduce the damage from disasters. What Jobs Are Available? Numerous jobs are available at the federal, state, and local government levels as well as in private industry. A sampling of such jobs includes: Emergency medical technician Paramedic Firefighter Police officer Security specialist Border patrol agent Immigration enforcement agent Intelligence operations specialist IT specialist Policy analyst Transportation security screener What Will You Learn? The Homeland Security Management Certificate is designed for those students who have no experience in the field of homeland security and those who already have an entry-level job or experience and need to enhance their education to stay competitive. Topics covered include: The structure of the Department of Homeland Security The role of national intelligence The coordination of federal, state, local, and volunteer agencies The goals and methods of various terrorist groups How to identify vulnerabilities and assess risks to minimize the impact of disasters The threats to our transportation systems and the counter-measures available The protection of our borders from illegal entry by land, sea, and air The protection of our critical infrastructure assets View more details on Darton College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Homeland Security courses.