Ivy Tech Offers Homeland Security/Emergency Management Degree

MUNCIE, IN - An Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree program in Homeland Security/ Emergency Management (HSEM) is now being offered at the Muncie Campus of Ivy Tech Community College.

The HSEM program is a specialty within the Public Safety curriculum of the School of Public and Social Services and is designed to train students to help prevent and respond to natural or man-made disasters, according to Neil Huff, program chair.  “In today’s changing world, communities of all sizes are making the safety of their citizens a top priority,” said Huff.  “Trained workers with specialized skills in homeland security and emergency management are vital to these efforts.”

The mission of the HSEM program, as with Ivy Tech, is to develop occupation-oriented skills and knowledge with which to expand and enhance the career and educational opportunities for Ivy Tech graduates, said Huff.

Ivy Tech Community College is the state’s largest public post-secondary institution and the nation’s largest singly-accredited statewide community college system with more than 150,000 students enrolled annually.  Ivy Tech has campuses throughout Indiana.  It serves as the state's engine of workforce development, offering affordable degree programs and training that are aligned with the needs of its community along with courses and programs that transfer to other colleges and universities in Indiana.  It is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association.