Montgomery College 2021-2022 Catalog 
    
    Mar 29, 2024  
Montgomery College 2021-2022 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Homeland Security Certificate: 258


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This certificate offers students an overview of the nation’s homeland security environment through an all-hazards approach. The curriculum consists of 18 credit hours with coursework in emergency management, intelligence and counterintelligence functions, terrorism, critical infrastructure protection, and other relevant topics.

Total Credit Hours: 18


Program Outcomes


Upon completion of this course a student will be able to:

  • Analyze the evolution of the Department of Homeland Security and list the agencies and responsibilities within the department.
  • Summarize key Homeland Security responsibilities.
  • Analyze the roles, responsibilities, and authorities of the various organizations responding to disasters and other emergencies.
  • Describe the elements, structure, and purpose of the intelligence community.
  • Describe the purpose and types of intelligence and the process by which intelligence is requested, gathered, and shared.
  • Identify the key challenges for the 21st century facing U.S. Homeland Security.
  • Assess critical infrastructures and key resources.
  • Differentiate between cyberterrorism, cyberwarfare, cyberespionage, and cybercrime.

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