TESC BS Homeland Security Emergency Preparedness

[rebel100]

What does it say on your transcript? My TESC diploma does not give my major, but my transcript does. Every job I've applied to that required proof of a degree asked for a transcript.

It states only the following:

"(1) 'Bachelor of Science' Date Conferred : 11/30/2011
Major(s)
General Studies
Concentration(s)
Individualized Studies"

You would have to look at my program of study plan or the specific courses to see what I studied.

[defscarlett]

It seems that not having a concentration listed on your degree would be detrimental, is this a wrong assumption? My field is one where i definetly would have to supply transcript/diploma for every job I get.

[rebel100]

It seems that not having a concentration listed on your degree would be detrimental, is this a wrong assumption? My field is one where i definetly would have to supply transcript/diploma for every job I get.

Im the Emergency Manger for a local hospital...a job I got as I was finishing my Bachelors. In the interview it came up, subsequent background checks have been conducted, and I'm still here....but it may be different for you.

I would actually argue the opposite...a degree in Homeland Security is very narrow. I know several people with degree's with a CEM certificate, with applicable experience that can't find work. Be sure your making a decision that will work for you long term.

But again...YMMV

[sanantone]

Yeah, the homeland security degree is very narrow. With the exception of emergency management maybe, a homeland security degree is not going to get you anywhere a criminal justice degree can't get you. Criminal Justice is the more flexible degree because it can also be used for social service jobs. My opinion is that a CJ degree is better than getting a general or liberal studies degree. If you want to get into intelligence, I'd suggest international relations, national security, or political science with an international focus over homeland security and criminal justice.

[defscarlett]

What I want to do is Emergency Management, I was previously going toward a degree from AMU in Emergency & Disaster Management, but still needed 10 classes to complete. That's why I'm switching over to the big three as more of my courses go into the degree field instead of general electives like they were at AMU. My secondary career choice is Security Management.

After I complete my AAS in Environmental, Safety & Security Technologies and BS in Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness from TESC I'm looking to complete a Master's program in Security Management.

I'm pretty much looking to finish up my degree fairly quickly as there's a promotion coming up at work and a degree is a requirement.

My current position title is Safety, Security & Emergency Management Specialist and deal with OSHA stuff, security/law enforcement issues and EM planning and response, pretty much a jack of all trades in public safety.