Mar 28, 2024  
2011-12 Vincennes University Catalog 
    
2011-12 Vincennes University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Homeland Security and Public Safety 7000, B.S.


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Bachelor of Science Degree

The Bachelor of Science in Homeland Security and Public Safety is designed to provide students who have completed an Associate degree in Conservation Law Enforcement, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Science and Safety Technology, Law Enforcement, Loss Prevention, Paralegal, Emergency Management and Planning, or a related Associate degree the opportunity to complete an advanced inter-disciplinary Baccalaureate degree. Graduates will have extensive knowledge in two or more career fields, improving their employability by meeting entry-level requirements in those  career professions. The curriculum is designed to prepare students for careers in an ever-changing society that demands and requires public safety accountability.

General Education Requirements


See General Education  in this catalog for a complete description of the general education and assessment requirements.

Basic Skills Core


ENGL 101 - English Composition I ; MATH 102 - College Algebra ; and SPCH 143 - Speech  -or- SPCH 148 - Interpersonal Communication  requirements are met in AAS/AS Degree Programs.

Note


The Reading, Writing and Speaking Intensive requirements may be met by EMAP 250  or designated courses in areas of concentration.

The Mathematics Intensive requirement may be met by MATH 102  or higher.

A grade of C or better is required in all Basic Skills courses.

Liberal Education Core (13)


Note


The Computer Skills requirement is met by CNET 155  or a Computer Course in Homeland Security and Public Safety Applications.

Recommended Sequence of Courses


(This sequence assumes any necessary developmental requirements have been met.)

Total Hours: 131-143


Note


Students successfully completing the A.S. Degree in Conservation Law Enforcement will have completed the Science requirements but will need to complete MATH 102 - College Algebra .

1 ENGL 108  is required for Emergency Management/Planning and Fire Science concentrations.

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