Terrorism and Homeland Security Certificate

What is a Terrorism and Homeland Security certificate?

The Undergraduate Certificate Program in Terrorism and Homeland Security offers a foundation for understanding problems, and developing solutions, related to evolving terrorist threats and the protection of our national interests.

Locations & Learning Options

Locations

Online
Parkville
Campus Centers

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Dr. James Vanderleeuw

Department Chair and Director, HSPA, Department of Politics & Administration
Professor of Public Administration
james.vanderleeuw@park.edu

Dr. Eugene Matthews

Program Coordinator, Criminal Justice
Associate Professor of Criminal Justice
eugene.matthews@park.edu

W. Gregory Plumb

Professor of Criminal Justice
greg.plumb@park.edu

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Through both theoretical and practical approaches, this certificate provides you with knowledge of homeland security issues, strategies, and planning. Required courses integrate knowledge between the fields of security, terrorism, and emergency management.

Upon completion of this program, you’ll be capable of developing practical solutions in managing natural and unnatural threats and emergencies. You’ll be able to assist organizations in preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation activities associated with both.

Terrorism and Homeland Security Program Highlights

The two core courses in this program are Introduction to Security and Terrorism & Domestic Preparedness. To complete the certificate, you may choose two out of three elective courses:

Emergency Management

Homeland Security

Geography of Terrorism

If you’re an undergraduate student currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program, you may simultaneously pursue this certificate with our department chair.