The 12-credit certificate in homeland security shapes leaders capable of preventing and responding to man-made and natural disasters.
Courses
Course List - Graduate Certificate in Homeland Security
| Title | Abbreviation | Description | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fundamentals of Homeland Security and Emergency Management | 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 |
| Homeland Security and Defense in Practice | HLS 812 | This course analyzes, evaluates, and critiques homeland security plans in practice. | 3 credits |
| Title | Abbreviation | Description | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Critical Infrastructure Protection | HLS 475 | This course provides knowledge about protection of critical infrastructure as an aspect of homeland security | 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 |
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Whole-Community Disaster Preparedness |
HLS 558 | Explores psychological impact of disasters and terrorist attacks on victims, families, rescuers, and society and methods of reducing negative effects. | 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 |
| Multifaceted Approaches to Homeland Security | HLS 813 | Examination of the roles of the public and private sectors and the military in preparing, mitigating, and responding to disasters. | 3 credits |
| Emerging Threats to Homeland Security | HLS 820 | This course provides new insights of the emerging threats, disruptive technologies, and techniques for analyzing them to plan for the future of Homeland Security. | 3 credits |
| Transnational Criminal Organization and HLS | HLS 821 | This course will provide an overview of transnational crime and its effects on homeland security. | 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 defense 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. | 3 credits |
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Global Strategic Management or Managing and Leading People in Organizations |
MBADM 571 or MBADM 816 |
Integrating multiple functional business areas to resolve global business problems and improve organizational performance. or Overview of human behavior in organizations, and implications for managing and leading individuals, teams, and organizations. |
3 credits |
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