The program begins with exploring the fundamentals and ethics of homeland security, moves to interagency planning, and ends with the HLS 230 course in which the student will submit original work that will reflect an integration of most coursework topics. Security scenarios and disaster simulations which provide a sense of realism will be included in courses. The EdActive™ Learning Approach emphasizes learning that is structured on a case-based approach to ensure your education is well-suited for the real world.
Students learn about how our country’s Homeland Security organizations protect our domestic and international communities. The ASHLS fundamental program’s focus is on the integral component of America’s emergency management enterprise, working to ensure the successful prevention, protection, and mitigation of hazards to human life.
Our programs are aligned with the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) National Preparedness Goal (2015). Specifically, the five mission areas (1) Prevention, (2) Protection, (3) Mitigation, (4) Response, (5) Recovery. The ASHLS fundamental program’s focus is on the first three missions. FEMA is a part of DHS and an integral component of America’s emergency management enterprise, working to ensure the successful prevention, protection, and mitigation of hazards to human life. Students learn about how our country’s Homeland Security organizations protect our domestic and international communities.
ASHLS graduates can continue to advance their education by applying all of their earned ASHLS 60 credits towards Trident’s Bachelor of Science in Homeland Security program. Then continue your academic journey to become a Trident Triple and apply for the Master of Science in Homeland Security degree program.
See the Trident University Catalog for full descriptions of all program course offerings.
