Program Overview

University of Alaska Fairbanks

The University of Alaska Fairbanks offers a comprehensive range of academic programs, including undergraduate and graduate degree programs, occupational endorsements, certificates, and associate degrees.

Academic Catalog

The UAF Academic Catalog provides detailed information on the university's academic programs, including degree requirements, course descriptions, and academic regulations.

Degrees and Programs

The university offers a variety of degree programs, including:

• Bachelor's degrees
• Graduate degrees
• Occupational endorsements
• Certificates
• Associate degrees

Homeland Security Program

The School of Management at the University of Alaska Fairbanks offers an Occupational Endorsement in Homeland Security.

Program Description

The occupational endorsement in homeland security provides basic academic preparation and critical thinking skills necessary for mid-level careers in the TSA agency or homeland security field. It also serves as a stepping-stone into homeland security and emergency management-related degree programs, such as the HSEM bachelor's degree at the School of Management.

Admission Requirements

To be admitted to the program, applicants must:

1. Be at least 18 years old by the first day of the semester in which they are admitted.
2. Complete the general university requirements.
3. Complete the occupational endorsement requirements.

Program Requirements

The program requires completion of the following courses:

1. HSEM F120--Introduction to Emergency Management (3 credits) or HSEM F121--Introduction to Homeland Security (3 credits)
2. At least 9 credits from the following electives:

• HSEM F223--Terrorism: A Global Threat (3 credits)
• HSEM F225--Intelligence Analysis and Security Management (3 credits)
• HSEM F227--Transportation and Border Security (3 credits)
• HSEM F231--Threat of Weapons of Mass Destruction (3 credits)
• HSEM F233--Critical Infrastructure Protection (3 credits)

Minimum Credits Required

The minimum credits required for the occupational endorsement in homeland security is 12 credits.

Accreditation

The University of Alaska Fairbanks is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. The university is an AA/EO employer and educational institution and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual.