Welcome
Graduates of the program will find employment in a wide variety of entry level positions within Law Enforcement and Homeland Security.
This degree can be used for seeking immediate entry-level employment in law enforcement and a select federal law enforcement jobs.SCC offers Cr iminal Justice courses as electives in the Associate of Arts (A.A.) or Associate of Science (A.S.) degree in the Academic Transfer program if you're looking to earn a bachelor's degree. Most federal law enforcement positions require a bachelor's degree. Each transfer university accepts different courses to fulfill their requirements. It is the student's responsibility to check with their receiving institution to see what credits will transfer. Please work closely with an SCC advisor.
Overview
The Law Enforcement and Homeland Security program is designed to prepare students to serve the community and its individuals as an entry level law enforcement officer and government agency positions. Graduates are prepared to perform the basic duties and tasksassociated with entry-level positions in law enforcement and homeland security. The program introduces students to careers in law enforcement, homeland security and other federal agencies and equips them with both the skills and knowledge needed to begin a career in law enforcement and homeland security.
These programs are intended to support the continued professional growth of in-service practitioners through the enhancement offield-specifics and knowledge. The programs provides educational and internship experiences that enable students to succeed at an entry-level position or advance in their criminal justice career. The program provides an overview of the criminal justice system while also focusing on elements of criminal investigations, crisis management, communications and reporting techniques.
The Homeland Security focus is designed to prepare students for positions in homeland security. Risk management, systems integration, threat dynamics and the legal, political and ethical issues associated with homeland security are explored. The criminal justice system, perspectives on terrorism, cyber security and continuity of operations are also examined. Graduates of this program may seek employment as homeland security professionals in various occupations including border, airport and seaport security as well as employment in the intelligence field, technology security and disaster or emergency response.
The Law Enforcement focus is designed to prepare students for immediate entry-level employment in the field of law enforcement. The program is also suitable for adults currently working in the field of law enforcement who are seeking additional education to further their careers. This program of study may lead to employment as a municipal police officer, deputy sheriff, federal enforcement officer, or private or public security officer.
Our criminal justice faculty at sec have extensive education and experience law enforcement, military, prosecution and defense litigation, crime scene investigation, homeland security and federal law enforcement. SCC instructors have proven experience, knowledge of proper procedures and an understanding of criminal law, which means students receive up-to-date information and relevant skills.
For more information contact:
Rita Dondlinger, Program Chair Â
402-323-3459, 800-642-4075 ext. 3459,
rdondlinger@southeast.edu
or the College Admissions Office
Lincoln 402-437-2600,
800-642-4075 ext. 2600
Employment Outlook
Types of jobs available:
Police officer, Security and protective services, TSA specialist, Deportation Officer, Deportation and Detention Officer, Emergency Management specialist , Border patrol agent, Immigration and Customs agent, Criminal Investigator, K-9 Officer, FEMA specialist, Coast Guard , Railroad police , Animal Plant and Health Inspection Service, Security analyst, Private Security Officer, Crime Statistics analyst.
Starting Terms
All Quarters.
View your calendar conversion plan.
Take CRIM-1010 CRIM-2000 CRIM-2030 CRIM-2240 CRIM-2290 CRIM-2340 CRIM-2400 CRIM-2430;
Take CRIM-1030 CRIM-2080 CRIM-2100 CRIM-2190 CRIM-2200 CRIM-2265 CRIM-2270 CRIM-2890 CRIM-2900 PHED-1000
Take CRIM-2410 CRIM-2450 CRIM-2460 CRIM-2465 CRIM-2470 POLS-1000 POLS-1080 POLS-1600
Take SPCH-1090
Take ENGL-1010
Take SOCI-1020
Take 2 groups; #ARTS-1010 ARTS-1050 ARTS-1060 ARTS-2650 ARTS-2750 BIOS-1010 BIOS-1090 BIOS-1140 BIOS-2130 BIOS-2460 BIOS-2250 BIOS-2260 CHEM-1050 CHEM-1090 ENGL-1010 ECON-2110 ECON-2120 GEOG-1420 GEOL-1060 HIST-1000 HIST-1010 HIST-2010 HIST-2020 HIST-2100 HIST-2110 HIST-2960 HUMS-1100 HUMS-1200 MATH-1040 MATH-1050 MATH-1400 MATH-1600 MATH-2030 MATH-2170 BSAD-2170 MUSC-1010 MUSC-2750 MUSC-2800 MUSC-2870 PHIL-1010 PHIL-1060 PHIL-2610 RELS-2610 PSYC-1810 PHYS-1017 PHYS-1030 PHYS-1100 PHYS-1150 PHYS-1410 PHYS-2110 POLS-1000 POLS-1040 POLS-1080 POLS-1600 SOCI-1010 SOCI-1020 or SOCI-2150; #ANTH-1120 BIOS-1010 BIOS-1090 BIOS-1140 BIOS-2130 BIOS-2460 BIOS-2250 BIOS-2260 CHEM-1050 CHEM-1090 ECON-1200 ECON-2110 ECON-2120 FSDT-1350 GEOG-1000 GIST-1000 GEOL-1010 GEOL-1060 MATH-1040 MATH-1050 MATH-1100 MATH-1150 MATH-1200 MATH-1300 MATH-1400 MATH-1600 MATH-2170 BSAD-2170 PHYS-1017 PHYS-1030 PHYS-1100 PHYS-1150 PHYS-1410 or PHYS-2110; #BSAD-1010 ECON-1200 ECON-2110 ECON-2120 ENGL-1110 FSDT-1350 GERM-1010 MATH-1040 MATH-1200 MATH-2030 PHIL-2610 RELS-2610 PHIL-1060 PSYC-1250 PSYC-1810 POLS-1000 SPAN-1010 SPCH-2810 THEA-1010 or THEA-1140;