Homeland Security and Public Safety

WHY CHOOSE THIS PROGRAM?

Careers in emergency preparedness and response and environmental health and safety are in demand and are an important part to the well-being of our community.

Average median Homeland Security/Public Safety graduate salary in Indiana

$22.61/hour

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Wage data taken from U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics. May 2019 State Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates: Indiana. (2020).

About the Program

Choosing the Homeland Security Public Safety Program allows students the opportunity to explore a career with many facets, all of which are under the umbrella of Homeland Security Public Safety. This profession serves the spectrum of possible employment from the individual, local communities to both state and federal agencies.

Students in this program will study and learn about the various components of Homeland Security and Public Safety, whether it is learning about terrorist threats, emergency response and recovery, or governmental agencies. Students will obtain the knowledge and skills necessary to prepare them for their career of choice.

During your academic journey, students may have the opportunity to encounter potential employers, including, but not limited to:

Fire Departments
EMS Agencies
Law Enforcement Agencies
Hospitals
Industrial Safety Departments
Transportation Security Administration
Emergency Governmental Officials

This program includes courses that detail the objectives of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, Public Safety, Environment Health and Safety, Fire Science and Public Administration.

Our Graduates

If you would like to continue your education after completing your Ivy Tech degree, we have several four-year transfer partnerships in place. Talk to your transfer advocate for more information about transfer opportunities!