Nov 23, 2024

Butler Community College 2019-20 Catalog

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Butler Community College 2019-20 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Homeland Security (AA)

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Program Information

This program is designed to prepare students for positions in homeland security. Students will learn about risk management, systems integration, and threat dynamics. The legal, political and ethical issues associated with homeland security will be explored. Students will also learn about the criminal justice system, terrorism, cyber security and emergency management systems.

The Associate of Arts degree is designed for students planning to transfer to a Bachelor degree program.

Butler Community College is committed to flexible pathways for our student’s success. Courses are offered in varying delivery formats; face-to-face, blended and online. When reviewing this pathway, please check the Class Schedule to identify which format the course is offered to make sure you are selecting the delivery modality that fits your needs.

Contact Information

Miles Erpelding
Lead Instructor
316.322.3241
Office: BOE 804B
merpeldi@butlercc.edu

First Term: 16 Credit Hours

PD 125. Engaging in Public Service Credits: 1
EG 101. English Composition 1 Credits: 3
MA 135. College Algebra Credits: 3 (or higher)
CJ 125. Introduction to Homeland Security Credits: 3 ♦
PO 141. American Federal Government Credits: 3

Select one: 3 Credit Hours

BS 105. Sociology Credits: 3
BS 160. General Psychology Credits: 3

Second Term: 13-15 Credit Hours

EG 102. English Composition 2 Credits: 3
CJ 112. Fundamentals of Emergency Management and Disaster Preparedness Credits: 3 ♦
Any Physical Activity Course Credits: 1-3

Select one: 3 Credit Hours

AR 100. Art Appreciation Credits: 3
MU 100. Music Appreciation Credits: 3
TA 206. Introduction to Theatre Art Credits: 3

Select one: 3 Credit Hours

PL 290. Philosophy 1 Credits: 3
PL 291. Ethics Credits: 3
RG 190. New Testament Credits: 3
RG 191. Old Testament Credits: 3
RG 210. Comparative Religions Credits: 3

Third Term: 17 Credit Hours

CJ 203. Introduction to Computer and Cyber Crime Credits: 3 ♦
CJ 123. Intelligence Analysis and Security Management Credits: 3
EV 150. Environmental Issues Credits: 3
BI 110. General Biology Credits: 5

Select one: 3 Credit Hours

BS 110. Contemporary Social Problems Credits: 3
BS 115. Substance Abuse Awareness Credits: 3
BS 210. Marriage and Family Credits: 3
BS 260. Developmental Psychology Credits: 3
BS 270. Child Psychology Credits: 3

Fourth Term: 16-17 Credit Hours

CJ 103. Agency Administration Credits: 3 ♦
SP 100. Public Speaking Credits: 3
LT 201. Introduction to Literature 1 Credits: 3
EG 112. Technical Writing Credits: 3

Select one: 4-5 Credit Hours

CH 106. Introductory Chemistry: General, Organic, and Biochemistry Credits: 5
CH 110. College Chemistry 1 Credits: 5
PH 103. Descriptive Astronomy Credits: 4
PH 143. General Physics 1 Credits: 5
PS 100. General Physical Science. Credits: 5
PS 102. Physical Geology Credits: 4

Total Degree Pathway Credit Hours: 62-65

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