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The Associate of Arts degree in Homeland Security provides a comprehensive review of the major components of the Department of Homeland Security, the agencies that comprise the Department, and the laws, authorities and actions of the Department. Hazardous materials identification and handling, acts of terrorism and the response and recovery actions of Homeland Security agencies are detailed, including laws and other legislative actions taken to give authority to the multiple agencies involved. Career opportunities can be found in private and public businesses, airports, public safety works, private security, police agencies, the FBI, Secret Service, state police forces, the DEA, U.S. Marshals, special agents, customs investigation, border patrol, and many other agencies now regulated under the Department of Homeland Security. |
