Graduate Certificate in Counterterrorism

Certificate Overview

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The Graduate Certificate in Counterterrorism provides students with a focus on counterterrorism and homeland security threats by looking at policy, preparation, management, and continuity throughout a crisis as it relates to enhancing intelligence collection, integration, analysis, and information-sharing capabilities. Courses cover intelligence, law enforcement, and terrorism, as well as other homeland security mission areas and issues.

NOTE: Students who take the Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Management in the Homeland Security concentration can earn a Graduate Certificate in Counterterrorism while completing their homeland security degree.

Credit Distribution

The Graduate Certificate in Counterterrorism requires:

HLS-5000Terrorism and Homeland Security in the U.S.

3

HLS-5100Protecting the Homeland: Balancing Security and Liberty

3

HLS-6200Homeland Security Preparedness: Prevention and Deterrence

3

HLS-6300Protecting the Homeland: Response and Recovery

3

Total Credit Hours: 12