Program Manager: Didi Culp
Email: dculp@frederick.edu
Phone: 240.629.7952
Program Description
Provides a broad, adaptable education in the worlds of U.S. national security, intelligence analysis, their interactions, and their roles within the integrated public safety ecosystem. Helps students develop a solid foundation of essential knowledge for all public safety disciplines, and build upon it with specialized skills to prepare them for roles in public and private sector intelligence analytics, politics and foreign policy, and the homeland security enterprise. Offers students opportunities to study security aspects of public safety intensely, or to focus and extend their program into any of several intelligence- and security-related specialized topics.
As an AOC within the Public Safety A.A.S., coursework in this program is designed to integrate well with the Emergency Management and Fire Service Administration AOCs. Students are encouraged to talk to the Program Manager or an advisor to help choose the most advantageous program for their academic or career interests.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate an understanding of the domains and sectors in which intelligence functions exist and operate.
- Utilize research and analysis methods to develop intelligence products that support the policymaking process.
- Communicate assessments of the security environment, as viewed through a variety of paradigms and analytical lenses, to audiences across the national security enterprise.
- Describe the main features of the modern U.S. security enterprise and intelligence community in relation to both their own history and the actions of other political actors.
- Explain the relationship between the functions of the U.S. security enterprise and intelligence community, and the functions of the U.S. public safety sector.
Program Requirements
- Students must complete their credit English and Mathematics within the first 24 credits.
- One course must meet the cultural competence graduation requirement.
- CORE: The General Education CORE is that foundation of the higher education curriculum providing a coherent intellectual experience for all students. Students should check with an advisor or the transfer institution (ARTSYS) before selecting General Education CORE requirements. http://artsys.usmd.edu/
- In some General Education categories (Mathematics, Biological & Physical Sciences), a 4-credit course selected from the GenEd course list will satisfy the requirement in place of a 3-credit course. Students should check with an advisor before selecting these courses.
- For the Physical Education, Health, or Nutrition requirement, a 3-credit PHED, HLTH, or NUTR course may satisfy the requirement in place of a 1-credit course. Students should check with an advisor before selecting this course.
- Students must earn a grade of "C" or better in ENGL 101 English Composition.
- Students must complete a minimum of nine credits at the 200-level.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| English | ||
| ENGL 101 | English Composition 1 | 3 |
| Math | ||
| Mathematics Elective (Gen Ed course list) (Recommended course below) 1 | 3 | |
| Statistics | ||
| Social & Behavioral Sciences | ||
| POSC 104 | American Government | 3 |
| Social & Behavioral Sciences Elective (Gen Ed course list) (Recommended subject areas include: POSC, SOCY, GEOG) | 3 | |
| Arts & Humanities | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Public Speaking | ||
| Basic Conflict Mediation | ||
| Introduction to Mass Communication | ||
Any Non-English language course (ASLS, ARBC, CHIN, FREN, GERM, ITAL, LATN, RUSS, or SPAN) | ||
| Biological & Physical Sciences | ||
| Biological & Physical Sciences Elective (Gen Ed course list; recommended course below) | 3 | |
| Forensic Biology | ||
| Other Gen Eds | ||
| EMGT 101 | Disaster, Crisis, and Emergency Management | 3 |
| Physical Education, Health, or Nutrition Requirement | ||
| Select one PHED, HLTH, or NUTR course (recommended course below) | 1 | |
| Stress Management | ||
| Concentration Requirements | ||
| CORE - Take all of the following: | ||
| EMGT 106 | Hazard, Risk, and Mitigation | 3 |
| EMGT 119 | Intelligence Analysis, or How to Prepare for the Conflicts of Tomorrow | 3 |
| EMGT 201 | Public Safety GIS and Technology | 3 |
| EMGT 213 | Social Impacts of Disaster | 3 |
| EMGT 221 | Public Safety Leadership and Ethics | 3 |
| FOCUS - Select 6 credits from the following: | 6 | |
| Cybersecurity Fundamentals | ||
| Preparing and Securing the Homeland | ||
| National Security in a Changing World | ||
| EXTENSION - Select 9 credits from the following: | 9 | |
| Murder, Terror, and Other Extreme Crime | ||
| Cybersecurity Fundamentals 2 | ||
| Cybercrime and Digital Forensics 3 | ||
| Information Security 3 | ||
| Preparing and Securing the Homeland 2 | ||
| National Security in a Changing World 2 | ||
| Emergency Operations Planning | ||
| Cultural Geography | ||
| Introduction to Geographic Information Systems with ArcGIS | ||
| Introduction to Law | ||
| Civil Liberties | ||
| Comparative Politics | ||
| Criminology | ||
| Electives | ||
| Select up to 5 elective credits as needed to complete 60 credit degree | 5 | |
| Capstone Experience | ||
| EMGT 295 | Navigating Information Landscapes: The Good, the Bad, and the Misleading (Spring) | 1 |
| EMGT 296 | Research Methods (Spring) | 1 |
| EMGT 297 | Public Safety Capstone (Spring) | 1 |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
- 1
Take this course within your first 24 credits
- 2
If not already chosen as a "Focus" course
- 3
CMIS 217 and CMIS 218 have multiple prerequisite options. Students interested in selecting one or both of these courses to satisfy their "Extension" requirements should speak to an advisor as soon as possible to ensure they complete the appropriate prerequisites as elective courses earlier in their program.
Transfer Note
For more information on careers and transfer, contact the Career and Academic Planning Services office at 301.846.2471 or visit Transfer Services.
Guided Pathway to Success (GPS)
Suggested schedules map your path to degree completion.
Students should meet with an advisor each semester to carefully select and sequence courses based on their specific academic goals and interests. Visit Jefferson Hall or call 301.846.2471 for advising.
| Recommended First Semester | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 101 | English Composition 1 | 3 |
| EMGT 101 | Disaster, Crisis, and Emergency Management | 3 |
| Mathematics Elective (Gen Ed course list) (Recommended course below) 1 | 3-4 | |
| Statistics | ||
| EMGT 119 | Intelligence Analysis, or How to Prepare for the Conflicts of Tomorrow | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Public Speaking | ||
| Basic Conflict Mediation | ||
| Introduction to Mass Communication | ||
Any Non-English language course (ASLS, ARBC, CHIN, FREN, GERM, ITAL, LATN, RUSS, or SPAN) | ||
| Credits | 15-16 | |
| Recommended Second Semester | ||
| POSC 104 | American Government | 3 |
| EMGT 106 | Hazard, Risk, and Mitigation | 3 |
| Biological & Physical Sciences Elective (Gen Ed course list) (Recommended course below) | 3-4 | |
| Forensic Biology | ||
| FOCUS - Select a course from the following: | 3 | |
| Cybersecurity Fundamentals | ||
| Preparing and Securing the Homeland | ||
| National Security in a Changing World | ||
| EMGT 201 | Public Safety GIS and Technology | 3 |
| Credits | 15-16 | |
| Recommended Third Semester | ||
| FOCUS - Select a course (not already taken) from the following: | 3 | |
| Cybersecurity Fundamentals | ||
| Preparing and Securing the Homeland | ||
| National Security in a Changing World | ||
| Select a PHED, HLTH, or NUTR course (recommended course below) | 1,3 | |
| Stress Management | ||
| EXTENSION - Select a course (not already taken) from the following: | 3 | |
| Murder, Terror, and Other Extreme Crime | ||
| Cybersecurity Fundamentals 2 | ||
| Cybercrime and Digital Forensics 3 | ||
| Information Security 3 | ||
| Preparing and Securing the Homeland 2 | ||
| National Security in a Changing World 2 | ||
| Emergency Operations Planning | ||
| Cultural Geography | ||
| Introduction to Geographic Information Systems with ArcGIS | ||
| Introduction to Law | ||
| Civil Liberties | ||
| Comparative Politics | ||
| Criminology | ||
| EMGT 213 | Social Impacts of Disaster | 3 |
| EXTENSION - Select a course (not already taken) from the following: | 3 | |
| Murder, Terror, and Other Extreme Crime | ||
| Cybersecurity Fundamentals 2 | ||
| Cybercrime and Digital Forensics 3 | ||
| Information Security 3 | ||
| Preparing and Securing the Homeland 2 | ||
| National Security in a Changing World 2 | ||
| Emergency Operations Planning | ||
| Cultural Geography | ||
| Introduction to Geographic Information Systems with ArcGIS | ||
| Introduction to Law | ||
| Civil Liberties | ||
| Comparative Politics | ||
| Criminology | ||
| Credits | 13-15 | |
| Recommended Fourth Semester | ||
| Social & Behavioral Sciences Elective (Gen Ed course list) (Recommended subject areas include: GEOG, POSC, SOCY) | 3 | |
| EMGT 221 | Public Safety Leadership and Ethics | 3 |
| EXTENSION - Select a course (not already taken) from the following: | 3 | |
| Murder, Terror, and Other Extreme Crime | ||
| Cybersecurity Fundamentals 2 | ||
| Cybercrime and Digital Forensics 3 | ||
| Information Security 3 | ||
| Preparing and Securing the Homeland 2 | ||
| National Security in a Changing World 2 | ||
| Emergency Operations Planning | ||
| Cultural Geography | ||
| Introduction to Geographic Information Systems with ArcGIS | ||
| Introduction to Law | ||
| Civil Liberties | ||
| Comparative Politics | ||
| Criminology | ||
| Elective - Select up to 5 elective credits as needed to complete a 60 credit degree | 5 | |
| Capstone Experience | ||
| EMGT 295 | Navigating Information Landscapes: The Good, the Bad, and the Misleading (Spring) | 1 |
| EMGT 296 | Research Methods (Spring) | 1 |
| EMGT 297 | Public Safety Capstone (Spring) | 1 |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Total Credits | 60-64 | |
- 1
Take this course within your first 24 credits
- 2
Only take this course if you did not already select it as a "Focus" option.
- 3
CMIS 217 and CMIS 218 have multiple prerequisite options; students interested in selecting one or both of these for their Extension requirements should speak to an advisor as soon as possible to ensure they complete the appropriate prerequisites as electives earlier in their program.
Part-time Students
Part-time students should complete courses in the order listed on the pathway. Please contact program manager for questions about part-time status.
Students who take fewer than 15 credits each semester or who require developmental English or Math coursework will need additional semesters to complete their degrees. Summer term and January session classes may help students to make faster progress.
Pathway Legend
Milestone - courses with the Milestone notation should be taken within the recommend credit range to stay on track for program completion.
Fall, Spring, Summer - courses with a Fall, Spring, or Summer notation indicate the course is offered in the specified semester only.