Homeland Security

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The purpose of the Homeland Security certificate is to provide a course of study for students to concentrate in the areas of risk analysis and threat mitigation as it relates to topics of homeland security. This certificate is best suited to supplement the skill set of those interested in careers in public safety, intelligence analysis or emergency management.

For more information about the Homeland Security certificate, please visit our website at https://go.dmacc.edu/programs/criminaljustice

Program Entry Requirements

1. Complete an application for admission

Semester 1

CRJ 301 - Intro to Homeland Security Credits: 3

Semester 2

CRJ 302 - Transportation & Border Sec Credits: 3
CRJ 303 - Intel Analysis & Sec Mgmt Credits: 3

Total Credits Required to Complete this Certificate - 9

Fixed Costs

Tuition……………………………………………………………………………………..$143.00 per credit

The costs for each program are estimates and subject to change.

Varied Costs

	Semester 1	Semester 2
Books (approximate)	150	300
Supplies	50

Approximate total for program: $1,787*

* Program entry requirements are not included in the total approximate cost.

Nondiscrimination Policy

Des Moines Area Community College shall not engage in or allow discrimination covered by law. This includes harassment based on race, color, national origin, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy and marital status), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability and genetic information. Veteran status in educational programs, activities, employment practices, or admission procedures is also included to the extent covered by law. Individuals who believe they have been discriminated against may file a complaint through the College Discrimination Complaint Procedure. Complaint forms may be obtained from the Campus Provost’s office, the Academic Deans’ office, the Judicial Officer, or the EEO/AA Officer, Human Resources. For information about the ADA, the Section 504/ADA Coordinator can be contacted at 515-964-6857. For Title IX questions and concerns contact 515-964-6850.