PGCert in Homeland Security

Offered through the Schar policy school, this certificate covers emergency management and homeland security. Schar master's students can often earn it with two additional courses, and others may enroll directly. The certificate can be pursued full time or part time and totals 15 credits. Participants must be admitted to the certificate program, with admission information published on the Schar School's certificate admissions website. Students in a Schar program are terminated after receiving a single failing grade. The school is based at Van Metre Hall with a presence at the Mason Square campus. Prospective students should consult the George Mason University catalog entry for the complete course list and policies, and contact the listed program office with questions about eligibility, course sequencing and how the certificate can be combined with other graduate study.