PGCert in Homeland Security

The Graduate Certificate in Homeland Security gives criminal justice graduate students a deeper understanding of how to prepare for and respond to disasters at local, regional, national and international levels. It also explores the politics, policy and theory behind homeland security. Students must be formally admitted to Graduate Studies and to the Master of Science in Criminal Justice, in either its face-to-face or online form, before starting. They then complete twelve hours chosen from courses in public health crisis management, critical incidents, terrorism, program evaluation, grant writing and policy seminars. The program is delivered through Youngstown State University in Youngstown, Ohio, and its requirements appear in the university's 2026-2027 academic catalog. Prospective students should read the catalog entry and consult the department about advising and course sequencing, since specific course lists, prerequisites and policies are set by the department and may change between catalog editions.