Bachelor of Applied Science in Emergency Management
Homeland Security Concentration

In times of uncertainty and unprecedented natural and man-made disasters, Waldorf’s Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Emergency Management is designed to prepare the student with a broad base of knowledge in the field of emergency management. The foundation for this degree program includes the Waldorf general education curriculum, numerous courses in the emergency management arena, as well as electives in the fields of Homeland Security, Fire Science Administration, and Business, among others. The program provides students with the general education, discipline-specific, and technical knowledge required to succeed in the diverse field of emergency management.

Homeland Security Concentration
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) was developed following the 9-11 attacks. American awareness of terrorism has become more prevalent since that time, and the DHS has grown to become the largest Federal law enforcement agency in the United States. Reflecting the foundational knowledge and skills of the DHS, Waldorf’s Homeland Security concentration complements the Emergency Management program by focusing on topics related to: terrorism, American homeland security, tactical response operations, and weapons of mass destruction.

Estimated time to complete this bachelor’s degree program is four years with full-time enrollment.

B.A.S. Degree Requirements

Completion of the B.A.S. core curriculum (30 Credits)
Completion of the required courses in a major field (30 Credits)
Completion of additional courses (including any supported courses required by the major in other departments) to a total of 120 credits depending on the major
A grade of C or higher in all coursework in the major and, if applicable, in the concentration(s)
2.00 cumulative grade point average for work completed at Waldorf (Some majors may require a cumulative GPA higher than a 2.00)
Minimum of 30 upper-division credit hours

Requirements / Credit Hours
Core Requirements			30
Major Requirements			30
Professional Electives			60
Concentration			12
Remaining Professional Electives			48

**Homeland Security Concentration**
Prefix	Number	Course	Credit Hours
			12
HLS	2050	Introduction to Terrorism	3
HLS	3000	American Homeland Security	3
HLS	3050	Terrorism Response Operations	3
HLS	3500	Weapons of Mass Destruction	3

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Bachelor of Applied Science in Emergency ManagementHomeland Security Concentration

B.A.S. Degree Requirements

Bachelor of Applied Science in Emergency Management
Homeland Security Concentration