National Security and Intelligence
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National Security and Intelligence
National Security and Intelligence Area of Concentration within the Public Safety A.A.S.
Provides a broad, adaptable education in the worlds of U.S. national security, intelligence analysis, their interactions, and their roles within the integrated public safety ecosystem.
*This degree can be completed entirely online.
Helps students develop a solid foundation of essential knowledge for all public safety disciplines, and build upon it with specialized skills to prepare them for roles in public and private sector intelligence analytics, politics and foreign policy, and the homeland security enterprise. Offers students opportunities to study security aspects of public safety intensely, or to focus and extend their program into any of several intelligence- and security-related specialized topics.
As an AOC within the Public Safety A.A.S., coursework in this program is designed to integrate well with the Emergency Management and Fire Service Administration AOCs. Students are encouraged to talk to the Program Manager or an advisor to help choose the most advantageous program for their academic or career interests.
*To view curriculum requirements for all previous catalog years and pathways for previous catalog years from 2021-2022 forward, please see previous catalog versions. If there are Pathways for years prior to 2021-2022, they will be listed by clicking the Archived Pathway button.
Frederick County Public School students are eligible to receive free tuition and fees through
Dual Enrollment at FCC for some courses taken during Fall or Spring semesters. FCPS students participating in dual enrollment may obtain required textbooks and materials at the FCC bookstore at no cost to the student. Students should speak with their high school counselor first if they plan to enroll in FCC courses or programs.
To find more information about how credits may transfer from Frederick Community College to a state four-year institution visit
ARTSYS or consult a College advisor.
Information Security Analysts
$120,360.00/yr • +33%*
Private Detectives and Investigators
$74,910.00/yr • +4%*