| In our present state of emergency response | | | | intervention. As part of a standard curriculum, |
| readiness and due to the rise of national threats, | | | | students can anticipate inclusive class lectures, |
| those with good homeland security training will | | | | demonstrations, field drills, and simulations with |
| have the leading edge in acquiring employment in | | | | regard to domestic preparedness. |
| the field of national security. You can quickly | | | | A good place to start your education would be |
| qualify to work for many agencies of | | | | with some courses in criminal justice. You can get |
| government, as well as several private and public | | | | a basic education in the field of security and see if |
| administration organizations (e.g. US Coast Guard, | | | | this is an occupation that will hold your interest |
| American Red Cross, FEMA, Department of | | | | over the long haul. Later on, you can transfer |
| Homeland Security, Department of Justice, etc.). | | | | those earned credits to a college or university |
| Quality courses in this field will include a wide | | | | degree program and pursue a degree. |
| assortment of classes in security services related | | | | If you are attracted to the field of public service, |
| to protecting our national borders, cities, towns, | | | | request more information from several of the |
| financial institutions, and citizens. For instance, | | | | Homeland Security training programs on our |
| training in WMD (Weapons of Mass Destruction) | | | | website today! |
| teaches students how to specifically contend with | | | | DISCLAIMER: Above is a GENERAL OVERVIEW |
| biological, chemical, nuclear, and radiological threats | | | | and may or may not reflect specific practices, |
| by gaining awareness, operations and technical | | | | courses and/or services associated with ANY |
| training to combat these potential realities. | | | | ONE particular school(s) that is or is not |
| Generally, homeland security programs teach | | | | advertised on our website. |
| students how to preserve our critical resources | | | | Copyright 2008 - All rights reserved by Media |
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| terrorism and counterterrorism. Courses can | | | | Notice: Publishers are free to use this article on an |
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| decontamination protocols, mass casualties, crime | | | | in its entirety, including copyright and disclaimer, |
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