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Terrorism and Homeland Security Certificate


For information on applying, call 1-877-505-1059 or email pssc@park.edu

Online courses are offered in 8-week terms 5 times a year to help you achieve your educational goals in a flexible and academically stimulating format.

The mission of the Undergraduate Certificate Program in Terrorism and Homeland Security is to provide students with a foundation for effective problem identification and solution management related to evolving terrorist threats and the protection of national interests. Through both theoretical and practical approaches, the certificate provides students with knowledge essential to homeland security issues, strategies, and planning. Certificate courses are chosen and developed to integrate knowledge in diverse fields of security, terrorism, and emergency management. The Certificate provides students with capabilities to develop practical solutions in managing natural and unnatural threats and emergency events, and to equip students to assist organizations in preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation activities associated with both natural and manmade threats.

Requirements for Admission

To enter this online Terrorism and Homeland Security Certificate program, a student must meet the following conditions:

  • Earned high school diploma, GED or equivalent
  • a cumulative 2.0 GPA in all previous college study
  • Completion of the Application for Admission and payment of the application fee.

See the Online Learning Admissions Process web page for detailed information about our application and admissions process.

Core Curriculum:

A total of 12 credit hours are required for certification completion, and a 2.5 GPA.

Core Courses (6 cr.)

  • CJ 233 - Introduction to Security 3 cr.
  • CJ 251 - Terrorism & Domestic Preparedness 3 cr.

Elective Courses (6 cr.)

Choose 6 hours from the following:

  • CJ 353 - Emergency Management 3 cr.
  • CJ 355 - Homeland Security 3 cr.
  • GGH 310 - Geography of Terrorism 3 cr.

TOTAL: 12 credits

Requirements for Graduation

To have this online Military History Certificate conferred, a student must meet the following conditions:

  • Completion of the core requirements listed below with a 3.0 GPA or better
  • Completion of the Application for Graduation and payment of the $75 application fee.

Accreditation

Park University’s Online Degree Programs are regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

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