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2025-2026 Catalog

Homeland Security/Public Safety, Technical Certificate

LOCATIONS:

Bloomington - Evansville - Fort Wayne - Indianapolis - Plainfield - Sellersburg - South Bend/Elkhart - Valparaiso

GENERAL EDUCATION CORE

ENGL 111 - English Composition CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
IVYT 111 - Student Success CREDIT HOURS MIN: 1

REQUIREMENT TOTAL: 4

PROFESSIONAL - TECHNICAL CORE

HSPS 101 - Introduction to Homeland Security CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
HSPS 102 - Introduction to Public Safety CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
HSPS 104 - Introduction to Environmental Technology CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
HSPS 110 - Computer Applications in Homeland Security/Public Safety CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
HSPS 120 - Incident Management Systems I CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
HSPS 121 - Introduction to Hazardous Materials Recognition CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
HSPS 2xx Credits / Units: 3

REQUIREMENT TOTAL: 21

STATEWIDE ELECTIVES

Choose 6 credits from one of the following groups (all 6 credits must be taken from the same group):

Fire Service Grouping

HSPS 125 - Emergency Medical Responder CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
HSPS 160 - Fire Apparatus and Equipment CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
HSPS 161 - Fire Fighting Strategy and Tactics CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
HSPS 163 - Fire Inspection/Code Enforcement CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
HSPS 165 - Fire Fighter I CREDIT HOURS MIN: 6
HSPS 167 - Fire Fighter II CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
HSPS 169 - Fire/Arson Investigator CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
HSPS 220 - Incident Management Systems II CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
HSPS 262 - Fire Protection Systems CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
HSPS 266 - Fire Service Hydraulics CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
HSPS 280 - Co-op/Internship in Homeland Security/Public Safety CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
HSPS 281 - Special Topics in Homeland Security/Public Safety CREDIT HOURS MIN: 1
HSPS 282 - Special Topics in Homeland Security/Public Safety CREDIT HOURS MIN: 1
HSPS 283 - Special Topics in Homeland Security/Public Safety CREDIT HOURS MIN: 1
HSPS 285 - Special Topics in Homeland Security/Public Safety CREDIT HOURS MIN: 1
HSPS 288 - Special Topics in Homeland Security/Public Safety CREDIT HOURS MIN: 1
HSPS 292 - Special Topics in Homeland Security/Public Safety CREDIT HOURS MIN: 1
HSPS 294 - Special Topics in Homeland Security/Public Safety CREDIT HOURS MIN: 1
POLS 112 - State and Local Government CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3

ENVIRONMENTAL GROUPING

Choose 6 credits from the following:

HSPS 108 - OSHA Regulations CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
HSPS 123 - Hazardous Materials Technician CREDIT HOURS MIN: 4
HSPS 125 - Emergency Medical Responder CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
HSPS 141 - Environmental Management CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
HSPS 143 - Plant Operations - Sanitary CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
HSPS 145 - Air Quality Management CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
HSPS 147 - Water Quality Management CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
HSPS 149 - Environmental Toxicology CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
HSPS 170 - EPA Regulations CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
HSPS 172 - DOT Regulations CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
HSPS 216 - Public Information Officer Course CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
HSPS 240 - Plant Operations - Industrial CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
HSPS 272 - Sampling Procedures CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
HSPS 280 - Co-op/Internship in Homeland Security/Public Safety CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
HSPS 281 - Special Topics in Homeland Security/Public Safety CREDIT HOURS MIN: 1
HSPS 282 - Special Topics in Homeland Security/Public Safety CREDIT HOURS MIN: 1
HSPS 283 - Special Topics in Homeland Security/Public Safety CREDIT HOURS MIN: 1
HSPS 285 - Special Topics in Homeland Security/Public Safety CREDIT HOURS MIN: 1
HSPS 288 - Special Topics in Homeland Security/Public Safety CREDIT HOURS MIN: 1
HSPS 292 - Special Topics in Homeland Security/Public Safety CREDIT HOURS MIN: 1
HSPS 294 - Special Topics in Homeland Security/Public Safety CREDIT HOURS MIN: 1
POLS 112 - State and Local Government CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3

HOMELAND SECURITY GROUPING

Choose 6 credits from the following:

HSPS 111 - Principles of Emergency Management CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
HSPS 113 - Disaster Exercise Program Design CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
HSPS 125 - Emergency Medical Responder CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
HSPS 200 - Field Study in Homeland Security/Public Safety CREDIT HOURS MIN: 1
HSPS 214 - Disaster Response and Recovery Operations CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
HSPS 212 - Introduction to Mitigation CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
HSPS 216 - Public Information Officer Course CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
HSPS 210 - Disaster and Terrorism Awareness CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
HSPS 208 - Transportation and Border Security CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
HSPS 206 - Intelligence Analysis and Security Management CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
HSPS 220 - Incident Management Systems II CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
HSPS 280 - Co-op/Internship in Homeland Security/Public Safety CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
HSPS 281 - Special Topics in Homeland Security/Public Safety CREDIT HOURS MIN: 1
HSPS 282 - Special Topics in Homeland Security/Public Safety CREDIT HOURS MIN: 1
HSPS 283 - Special Topics in Homeland Security/Public Safety CREDIT HOURS MIN: 1
HSPS 285 - Special Topics in Homeland Security/Public Safety CREDIT HOURS MIN: 1
HSPS 288 - Special Topics in Homeland Security/Public Safety CREDIT HOURS MIN: 1
HSPS 292 - Special Topics in Homeland Security/Public Safety CREDIT HOURS MIN: 1
HSPS 294 - Special Topics in Homeland Security/Public Safety CREDIT HOURS MIN: 1
POLS 112 - State and Local Government CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3

FIRE MANAGEMENT GROUPING

Choose 6 credits from the following:

BUSN 105 - Principles of Management CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
BUSN 208 - Organizational Behavior CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
HSPS 160 - Fire Apparatus and Equipment CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
HSPS 163 - Fire Inspection/Code Enforcement CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
HSPS 165 - Fire Fighter I CREDIT HOURS MIN: 6
HSPS 167 - Fire Fighter II CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
HSPS 169 - Fire/Arson Investigator CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
HSPS 264 - Fire Service Management CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
HSPS 260 - Fire Department Specifications CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
HSPS 220 - Incident Management Systems II CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
HSPS 218 - Legal Considerations for Homeland Security/Public Safety CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
HSPS 216 - Public Information Officer Course CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
HSPS 280 - Co-op/Internship in Homeland Security/Public Safety CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
HSPS 281 - Special Topics in Homeland Security/Public Safety CREDIT HOURS MIN: 1
HSPS 282 - Special Topics in Homeland Security/Public Safety CREDIT HOURS MIN: 1
HSPS 283 - Special Topics in Homeland Security/Public Safety CREDIT HOURS MIN: 1
HSPS 285 - Special Topics in Homeland Security/Public Safety CREDIT HOURS MIN: 1
HSPS 288 - Special Topics in Homeland Security/Public Safety CREDIT HOURS MIN: 1
HSPS 292 - Special Topics in Homeland Security/Public Safety CREDIT HOURS MIN: 1
HSPS 294 - Special Topics in Homeland Security/Public Safety CREDIT HOURS MIN: 1
POLS 112 - State and Local Government CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3

REQUIREMENT TOTAL: 6

TOTAL CREDITS: 31

Symbol Key

^ Capstone Course

DEGREE OUTCOMES

Students will critically analyze and articulate the multidisciplinary perspectives of public safety and/or environmental health and safety.
Students will demonstrate the ability to work with various inter- and multi-disciplinary organizations needed to better prevent and mitigate the impact of various actions/events upon a community, region, or state.
Students will become proficient in identifying and utilizing information and psychomotor skills in critical incidents and issues within public safety and/or environmental health and safety.
Apply effective interpersonal communication, critical thinking and decision-making skills commensurate with their defined level of responsibility within the workplace.
Demonstrate a solid foundation of knowledge and psychomotor skills within their assigned role in public safety and/or environmental health and safety.
Demonstrate safe practices and procedures by utilizing minimum standards of safety procedures compliant with modern industry standards.
The student will apply knowledge and skills that prepare them for future leadership positions within public safety and or environmental health and safety.