The 12-credit certificate in homeland security shapes leaders capable of preventing and responding to man-made and natural disasters.
Course List - Graduate Certificate in Homeland Security
Prescribed Courses (6 credits)
Title
Abbreviation
Description
Credits
Homeland Security and Defense in Practice
HLS 404
This course analyzes, evaluates, and critiques homeland security plans in practice.
3 credits
Fundamentals of Homeland Security
HLS 811
Fundamentals of Homeland Security provides foundational knowledge about homeland security policy, strategy, organization, and legal issues in the U.S. context.
3 credits
Electives (Choose 6 credits)
Title
Abbreviation
Description
Credits
Multifaceted Approaches to Homeland Security
HLS 802
Examination of the roles of the public and private sectors and the military in preparing, mitigating, and responding to disasters.
3 credits
Strategic Planning and Organizational Imperatives in Homeland Defense and Security
HLS 804
The homeland security framework depends on strategic planning and organization. This course examines the key issues associated with these.
3 credits
Comparative Homeland Security and Related Methods
HLS 540
The course will address international cooperation in Homeland Security and compare select national approaches as well as teach related practical methods of analysis.
Prerequisites: HLS 801, HLS 803, HLS 805, and P ADM 802 (In certain cases, students may be eligible for a prerequisite waiver based on prior academic or professional experience.)
3 credits
Disaster Psychology
HLS 558
Explores psychological impact of disasters and terrorist attacks on victims, families, rescuers, and society and methods of reducing negative effects.
3 credits
U.S. Military’s Domestic Imperative: Homeland Defense and Defense Support of Civil Authorities
HLS 832
Provides an overview of the homeland defense mission and domestic support of civil authorities during disasters, and the distinctions between the two.
Prerequisites: HLS 801
3 credits
U.S. Homeland Security Law
HLS 875
This course assesses the controlling authorities that pertain to homeland security, from the U.S. Constitution to major federal statutes, court decisions, and executive directives.