PGCert in Homeland Security

This graduate certificate gives students a broad grounding in homeland security from a criminological perspective. It was created jointly by the university's homeland security institute, its criminal justice study center and its graduate and continuing education college. Content begins with an overview and moves through the law of terrorism, how intelligence is gathered and used, terrorist weaponry, agencies across all tiers of government, and counter-intelligence and counter-terrorism. Applications covered include law, enforcement, infrastructure protection and terrorism analysis. Applicants need a bachelor's degree with a B average in their last two years of undergraduate study. Graduate admissions tests are not required for the certificate, though they may be needed to move into the master's in criminal justice. The curriculum is four courses and a capstone project. Prospective students can request information, plan an open house visit or apply through the program page.