HOMELAND SECURITY
Certificate of Achievement Homeland Security · Rio Hondo College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Description
The Certificate of Achievement in Homeland Security is designed to prepare students to meet the needs of entry-level positions in the Homeland Security career fields. The curriculum will prepare students with a foundation of the Homeland Security Enterprise and provide them with the knowledge to enter varied career fields that plan for and respond to the security of people, places and programs. The skills developed during class will enhance the student’s ability by completing industry-recognized third-party Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) certification courses as part of each class in the core program. The Homeland Security program is designed for First Responders, government officials, emergency managers as well as the citizen interested in personal and community safety and security.
To acquire the Certificate of Achievement in Homeland Security, it is necessary to complete the following courses with a grade of "C" or better:
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | 15 | |
| HMLD 101 | Introduction to Homeland Security | 3 |
| HMLD 102 | Introduction to Emergency Management | 3 |
| HMLD 103 | Terrorism and Violence in Society | 3 |
| HMLD 104 | Emergency Planning and Response | 3 |
| HMLD 105 | Hazard Mitigation in Emergency Management | 3 |
| Choose one course from the following: | 3-4 | |
| AJ 101 | Introduction to Administration of Justice | 3 |
| FTEC 101 | Fire Protection Organization | 3 |
| WFT 101 | Wildland Fire Behavior | 3 |
| GIS 281 | Crime Mapping and Analysis | 4 |
| Total | 18-19 | |