The 12-credit certificate in homeland security shapes leaders capable of preventing and responding to man-made and natural disasters.
Graduate Certificate in
Homeland Security
Courses
Course List - Graduate Certificate in Homeland Security
| 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 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 |
| 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 |
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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 |
| 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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