Homeland Security / Public Safety is offered at 12 黑料视频 locations in Indiana. Each location offers a unique combination of certificate and degree options:
People in this profession have many options when it comes to where they can spend their careers. You鈥檒l find homeland security and public safety professionals working in public safety facilities and agencies, emergency management agencies, labs, water quality agencies, large commercial facilities, fire departments, and insurance companies.听
Careers in this industry often involve:听
Active listening
Critical thinking听
Strong writing and verbal communication skills
Social perceptiveness听
Ability to quickly assess and evaluate a scene
Giving and receiving mentorship
Sound Like You?
If you identify with the traits above, homeland security/public safety may be the path for you! Take the next step to get started or speak with your local advisor to learn more.
Prerequisite Courses for Homeland Security/Public Safety
There are no prerequisites for the Homeland Security/Public Safety program.听
No Expiration of Credits
There is no expiration date for course credits that were earned in previous years from 黑料视频.
Transfer Credit for Prerequisite Courses
Prerequisite courses completed at colleges other than 黑料视频 will only be considered for general education selection points if transfer credit has been awarded and courses appear on the 黑料视频 transcript prior to the application deadline.
TR grades are not recognized by the online application. It is the applicant鈥檚 responsibility to ensure that transfer credit has been awarded and that TR grades are updated to transfer letter grades (TA, TB, TC) on their 黑料视频 transcript.
It is recommended that college transcripts be submitted to the Registrar鈥檚 office for evaluation and transfer credit at least four weeks prior to the program application deadline to ensure adequate time for processing.
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Homeland Security/Public Safety Courses
Descriptions of Homeland Security/Public Safety courses can be found in our online course catalog.
听View required classes and course descriptions for:
See when specific courses will be offered by searching our course list in Schedule Builder. First, select the semester you鈥檙e looking for and then enter the name of the course in the search bar.听
If you鈥檙e a current student, upcoming courses are easy to find in Schedule Builder in
Course Formats
Homeland Security/Public Safety courses are available via traditional/in-person, online, and hybrid formats. Additionally, the Homeland Security/Public Safety long-term certificate and associate of science programs are available fully online for those who are seeking an online degree option.听
Big Dreams? Go for Honors
If you're motivated and want a more robust, personalized academic experience, consider enhancing your associate degree in Homeland Security/Public Safety by pursuing an Honors pathway. Honors courses are fully virtual with opportunities to meet and network with honors students and faculty across the state. The coursework is designed to support a student鈥檚 spirit of inquiry and intellectual growth, as well as foster multicultural awareness and leadership. View eligibility requirements
Graduating with a Homeland Security/Public Safety degree with an Honors pathway can help you stand out as a high-achieving college student, boost your resume, and help you land an acceptance letter to a top four-year college or university.
The 黑料视频 application is free and easy鈥攜ou don鈥檛 need a certain test score, GPA, or class rank to get started at 黑料视频. Applying takes about 10-15 minutes and can be completed entirely online.
No Application Deadlines
黑料视频 does not have a deadline for admission. Our 8-week class sessions start throughout the year鈥攊n January, March, June, August, and October鈥攁nd there is no hard deadline for applying for any of the start dates. It's important, though, to apply early enough that you'll be able to complete all the degree planning, financial aid, and registration activities that need to happen before your first day. We recommend you apply about one month before you intend to start classes. See upcoming start dates
STEPS TO APPLY
(1) Apply to 黑料视频
If you鈥檝e never applied to 黑料视频 before (or if it鈥檚 been two years since you last attended classes here), your first step is to apply to 黑料视频. You can apply online or in person. To apply in person, reach out to your local admissions team听and arrange a meeting. Or, stop by any campus on any Tuesday for听Tuesdays@TheTech听to receive personal assistance with applying and registering for classes.
After you submit your application, you'll be asked to upload documentation鈥攕uch as SAT/ACT/PSAT scores or high school and college transcripts鈥攖hat can assess your readiness for college-level coursework and help us make sure you are taking classes that are the right fit for you.听How to upload assessment documents
If you don't have your scores or transcripts at your fingertips, don鈥檛 worry. Go ahead and submit your application. You can go back to听听at any time听until the end of the term for which you applied.
(3) Look for a Confirmation Email
Once your application is processed, you will receive a confirmation email at the email address provided on your application. Typically the email will arrive within 1-2 business days of submission, but during peak processing periods (April-June) could take up to 5-10 business days.
The email will contain instructions on how to register for classes, as well as important information regarding your 黑料视频 student portal (), tuition, payment options, and more.
(4) Create an Account in MyIvy
MyIvy is 黑料视频's online student portal. Students use MyIvy to check e-mail, register for classes, pay tuition, manage financial aid, get the latest news and announcements, and much more. MyIvy also contains "QuickLinks" to the 黑料视频 websites and online tools you will use most often.听Learn more about MyIvy
Before you can register for classes you will need to submit documentation or complete an assessment test. Your test scores can help us determine the best English and math starting classes for you.听See the Test Score Course Placement Chart
If you submitted assessment documentation during the application process, your advisor will likely be able to work with those documents to determine course placement and you won't need to take any further steps.听If you don't have any of those documents or the scores don't meet minimum thresholds, don鈥檛 worry! Your advisor will direct you to complete our free听Knowledge Assessment听to help develop your customized learning path to better prepare you for courses.听
(6) Register for Classes
Once you have completed the steps above, you may register for classes. 黑料视频 students register for courses using the Schedule Builder tool which can be accessed within听. If you are a new, first-time 黑料视频 student, we recommend that you meet with听your advisor听who will help you develop your Academic Completion Plan and help you sign up for courses that are the best fit for you.
For a complete list of registration steps, including detailed registration steps, deadlines, and information about holds, withdrawals, waitlists, and refunds, visit our听Registration 101听page.
(7) Pay Your Tuition
After registering for your courses, your bill can be viewed in your听听account > Student Dashboard- > View/Pay Balance. Payments can also be made in your听听account. For complete information about payments, including payment options, payment plans, how to make immediate payments, due dates, information about refunds, and more, visit our听Payments听page.
At this time, we are not offering live fire training at the Ft. Wayne/Warsaw campus. If you are not a current firefighter, and you are interested in completing the AAS in Fire Science degree, it is recommended that you join your local volunteer fire department. You can find contact information through the Indiana Volunteer Firefighters Association website: . College credit is given after you complete the following training:
Completion of the hazmat awareness and hazmat operations state certifications:
听HSPS 122 Hazmat Operations and Awareness (3 credit hours)
听 Completion of Firefighter I and Firefighter II state certifications:
Nicole Fech Department Chair of Legal Studies,听Criminal Justice, and听Homeland Security and Public Safety nfech@ivytech.edu
AAS in Fire Science
This degree can only be obtained if a student has already gained state certifications in the following courses:听
HSPS 122
HSPS 165
HSPS 167
These certifications will be transferred in and allow the student to complete the degree. Students who do not already have these certifications can earn the requisite certifications and training by starting at the MAAC center.
Homeland Security Certificate
This degree can only be obtained if a student has already gained state certification in the following course:
HSPS 220
These certifications will be transferred in and allow the student to complete the degree.
Public Safety Certificate
This degree can only be obtained if a student has already gained state certifications in the following courses:听
HSPS 220
HSPS 222
These certifications will be transferred in and allow the student to complete the degree.
If you鈥檙e not yet an 黑料视频 student, contact us at 1-888-489-5463 and we鈥檒l be happy to help.
Current Students
Contact your academic advisor, who can answer any questions you have about the Homeland Security / Public Safety program and your certificate and degree options.
Find Local Advising Contact Info
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Call 1-888-489-5463 and we'll get you started.
Advisors & Enrollment Specialists Available by Appointment Monday 鈥� Thursday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET 听听听 New Students can visit us on Tuesdays for Tuesdays @ The Tech or call for an appointment with their Enrollment Specialist.听 听听听 Current Students can sign up for an appointment with their advisor by logging into MyIvy and clicking the "Schedule an Appointment" button. 听听听 Need help scheduling? Call 812-330-6013
Madison Advising Center
590 黑料视频 Drive
Madison, IN 47250
Fax 812-265-4028
Zoom Video Calls Available by appointment only. Call 812-256-2580, ext. 4502 to make an appointment.听
Advising Team Tricia Miracle 812-265-2580 ext. 4137 tmiracle2@ivytech.edu Text during business hours 812-510-3844 Virtual Drop-In Advising Hours: Wednesdays 9:00am-1:00pm & Thursdays 2:00pm-5:30pm
Lisa Kelley 812-265-2580 ext. 4163 lkelley3@ivytech.edu Text during business hours 502-414-1597 Virtual Drop-In Advising Hours: Tuesdays 1:30pm-5:00pm & Thursdays 8:30am-12:00pm
1 Source: US Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics. May 2022 State Occupational Employment and Wage estimates: Indiana.(2023). Lightcast™, lightcast.io. Occupational Overview for Indiana, 2023-2024
2 Associate degree cost is determined by tuition for an in-state, full-time student. Certificate and technical certificate costs are determined by tuition for an in-state, part-time student. Additional fees may be applied. Visit the Tuition & Fees page to learn more.
