Courses

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

Required 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. 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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