Academic Catalog 2026-2027

Slippery Rock University

Homeland Security, Bachelor of Science (BS)/Advanced Piloting (CCBC)

Program Learning Outcomes (SRU)

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving in Homeland Security:  Students will be able to identify complex homeland security issues; gather, analyze, and evaluate pertinent information; in order to make decisions to prevent, mitigate, resolve, and recover from man-made, technological, and natural disasters. UO 2
  • Professional Proficiency in Homeland Security:  Students will acquire the knowledge, skills, abilities, and current field-based best practices demanded by the homeland security profession.  UO 5
  • Law and Ethics in Homeland Security:  Students will be able to recognize legal and ethical issues confronting homeland security professionals, apply and follow the appropriate laws, and recognize the consequences and impact of their actions on other stakeholders.  UO 8
  • Professionally Communicate in Homeland Security Contexts: Students will develop the skills and knowledge to communicate effectively in homeland security settings. This will, among other relevant things, involve learning how to communicate about how to protect infrastructure and key assets and develop intelligence products. This also entails the development and implementation of plans, particularly ones related to preventing, mitigating, and/or recovering from man-made, technological, and natural disasters.  UO 5

Program Learning Outcomes (CCBC)

This program trains students in the subject content the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) determined is necessary for commercial pilots; and takes students from f irst flight through multi-engine and Certified Flight Instructor ratings.

Related Links

Homeland Security/Advanced Piloting, BS Program Page

Professional Licensure/Certification Page

Curriculum Guide

GPA RequiremeNT

Overall GPA: 2.0 or higher

Summary*

Rock Studies 2 Requirements (taken at CCBC)32-33
Rock Studies 2 Requirements (taken at SRU)12
Advanced Piloting Requirements (taken at CCBC)29
Major/Concentration Requirements (taken at SRU)60

* All undergraduate degree programs require a minimum of 120 credits.  Some courses meet multiple requirements, but are only counted once toward the 120 credit total required to graduate.

Rock Studies 2 Requirements

The Rock
SUBJ 139Foundations of Academic Discovery 13
WRIT 101English Composition (taken at CCBC)3
LITR 210Concepts of Literature (taken at CCBC)3
COMM 201Public Speaking (taken at CCBC)3
Select one of the following:3-4
MATH126
Statistics (taken at CCBC)
MATH 130
College Algebra (taken at CCBC)
Subtotal15-16
Integrated Inquiry
Creative and Aesthetic Inquiry
Select 3 Credits3
Humanities Inquiry
Select 3 Credits3
Social Science Inquiry (taken at CCBC)
AVIP 260Human Factors Theory (taken at CCBC)3
Natural Sciences Inquiry
SCI 101Science of Life3
Physical Sciences Inquiry (taken at CCBC)
METR 140Foundations in Meteorology (taken at CCBC)4
Subtotal16
Additional Rock Studies Requirements (taken at CCBC)
Select the following 13 Credits13
AVIP 120
Foundations and Development of Aviation (taken at CCBC)
AVIP 180
Instrument Flight Theory (taken at CCBC)
AVIP 270
Aerodynamics of Flight (taken at CCBC)
Total Hours44-45
1

Course offered in multiple subjects; cannot take course in first major subject.

DIVERSITY,  EQUITY,  AND INCLUSION REQUIREMENT

Students must take and pass a course with the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) designation prior to graduation.  Students can meet this requirement by taking any DEI - designated course in any program at any time during their undergraduate career. 

Major Requirements/Concentration

  • 30 major credits must be taken at SRU or PASSHE
  • 30 major credits must be taken at the 300 level or above
Required Major Courses:
CSS 210Physical Security3
CSS 300Personnel Security3
CSS 351Fraud3
CSS 352Law & Ethics in the Workplace3
CSS 354Risk Assessment and Fraud Prevention3
Subtotal15
Major Core Courses
HSS 120Introduction to Homeland Security3
HSS 130Principles of Emergency Management3
HSS 210Fundamentals of Terrorism3
HSS 230Risk Analysis and Strategic Planning3
HSS 260Emergency Management Planning3
HSS 300Terrorist Organizations and Lone Wolves3
HSS 310Weapons of Mass Destruction3
HSS 320Protecting Infrastructure and Key Assets3
HSS 330Intelligence Operations3
HSS 340Intelligence for Homeland Security3
HSS 350Securing Virtual Infrastructure3
HSS 441Terrorism, Law and National Security3
HSS 460Capstone in Homeland Security3-9
or HSS 450 Internship HS
Subtotal39-45
Homeland Security Electives Completed at SRU:
Select two courses in sequence from one of the following areas:6
HSS 190
Experimental
or HSS 290
 Experimental
or HSS 390
 Experimental
HSS 195
Workshop
or HSS 295
 Workshop
or HSS 395
 Workshop
or HSS 495
 Workshop
HSS 198
Selected Topics
or HSS 298
 Selected Topics
or HSS 398
 Selected Topics
or HSS 498
 Selected Topics
HSS 250
Managing Natural, Man-Made and Technological Disasters
HSS 360
Social Dimensions of Disaster
HSS 370
Research in Disasters and Emergency Management
HSS 380
Crisis & Emergency Risk Communication
HSS 450
Internship HS
HSS 490
Independent Study
CSS 240
Security Management
CSS 360
Specialized Fraud Schemes
CSS 370
Fraud Law and Report Writing
CSS 420
Fraud Examination
CSS 430
Corporate Security Law
CSS 440
Corporate Security Investigation
MLSC 302
Advanced Military Skills
MLSC 401
Leadership Dimensions and Concepts
Subtotal6
Total Hours60-66
1

Course counts for 50% of Major requirements and Major GPA

*

Some courses may require pre-requisites. Please see course descriptions to determine if there are any pre-requisites for that specific course.

Advanced Piloting Required Coursework Completed at CCBC:
AVIP 190Instrument Flight Rating 2
AVIP 202Aircraft Engines Theory3
AVIP 204Aircraft Systems Theory3
AVIP 215Commercial Flight Theory5
AVIP 220Commercial Flight Certification I3
AVIP 225Commercial Flight Certification II3
AVIP 250Multi-Engine Flight Rating1
AVIP 275Certified Flight Instructor Theory2
CIST 100Introduction to Information Technology3
Select two of the following:4
AVIP 280
Certified Flight Instructor - Airplane
AVIP 285
Certified Flight Instructor - Instruments
AVIP 288
Certified Flight Instructor - Multi-Engine
Total Hours29

Important Curriculum Guide Notes

This Curriculum Guide is provided to help SRU students and prospective students better understand their intended major curriculum. Enrolled SRU students should note that the My Rock Audit may place already-earned and/or in progress courses in different, yet valid, curriculum categories. Enrolled SRU students should use the My Rock Audit Report and materials and information provided by their faculty advisers to ensure accurate progress towards degree completion. The information on this guide is current as of the date listed. Students are responsible for curriculum requirements at the time of enrollment at the University.

PASSHE - Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Institutions

HOMELAND SECURITY - BS (51HS)
ADVANCED PILOTING WITH CCBC (ADVP) /CIM 583
This program is effective as of Spring 2026
Revised 01.05.2026
MOU date: 09.18.2025

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
FallHours
AVIP 180Instrument Flight Theory (taken at CCBC) 7
AVIP 190Instrument Flight Rating (taken at CCBC) 2
WRIT 101English Composition (taken at CCBC) 3
HSS 120 Introduction to Homeland Security 3
 Hours15
Spring
AVIP 120Foundations and Development of Aviation (taken at CCBC) 3
CIST 100Introduction to Information Technology (taken at CCBC) 3
Select 1 of the following: 3-4
MATH 126
Statistics (taken at CCBC)
MATH 130
College Algebra (taken at CCBC)
HSS 130 Principles of Emergency Management 3
HSS 210 Fundamentals of Terrorism 3
 Hours15-16
Second Year
Fall
AVIP 215Commercial Flight Theory (taken at CCBC) 5
AVIP 220Commercial Flight Certification I (taken at CCBC) 3
LITR 210Concepts of Literature (taken at CCBC) 3
HSS 230 Risk Analysis and Strategic Planning 3
Creative & Aesthetic Inquiry 3
 Hours17
Spring
AVIP 202Aircraft Engines Theory (taken at CCBC) 3
AVIP 204Aircraft Systems Theory (taken at CCBC) 3
AVIP 225Commercial Flight Certification II (taken at CCBC) 3
CSS 210 Physical Security 3
CSS 352 Law & Ethics in the Workplace 3
HSS 350 Securing Virtual Infrastructure 3
 Hours18
Third Year
Fall
AVIP 250Multi-Engine Rating (taken at CCBC) 1
AVIP 260Human Factors Theory (taken at CCBC) 3
AVIP 270Aerodynamics of Flight (taken at CCBC) 3
CSS 300 Personnel Security 3
HSS 260 Emergency Management Planning 3
SUBJ 139Foundation of Academic Discovery 3
 Hours16
Spring
AVIP 275Certified Flight Instructor Theory (taken at CCBC) 2
Select 2 of the following: 4
AVIP 280
Multi-Engine Rating (taken at CCBC)
AVIP 285
Certfied Flight Instructor (taken at CCBC)
AVIP 288
Certified Flight Instructor - Multi-Engine (taken at CCBC)
HSS 310 Weapons of Mass Destruction 3
HSS 320 Protecting Infrastructure and Key Assets 3
 Hours12
Fourth Year
Fall
METR 140Foundations in Meteorology (taken at CCBC)
COMM 201Public Speaking (taken at CCBC) 3
CSS 351 Fraud 3
HSS 300 Terrorist Organizations and Lone Wolves 3
SCI 101 Science of Life 3
 Hours12
Spring
HSS 330 Intelligence Operations 3
CSS 354 Risk Assessment and Fraud Prevention 3
HSS 460
or HSS 450
 Capstone in Homeland Security
or Internship HS
 3-9
Major Elective 3
 Hours12-18
Fifth Year
Fall
HSS 340 Intelligence for Homeland Security 3
HSS 441 Terrorism, Law and National Security 3
Humanities Inquiry 3
Major Elective 3
 Hours12
 Total Hours**129-136