Homeland Security Certificate
This certificate offers students an overview of the nation’s homeland security environment through an all-hazards approach. The curriculum consists of 18 credit hours with coursework in emergency management, intelligence and counterintelligence functions, terrorism, critical infrastructure protection, and other relevant topics.
Program Outcomes
Upon completion of this course a student will be able to:
- Analyze the evolution of the Department of Homeland Security and list the agencies and responsibilities within the department.
- Summarize key Homeland Security responsibilities.
- Analyze the roles, responsibilities, and authorities of the various organizations responding to disasters and other emergencies.
- Describe the elements, structure, and purpose of the intelligence community.
- Describe the purpose and types of intelligence and the process by which intelligence is requested, gathered, and shared.
- Identify the key challenges for the 21st century facing U.S. Homeland Security.
- Assess critical infrastructures and key resources.
- Differentiate between cyberterrorism, cyberwarfare, cyberespionage, and cybercrime.
Program Advising
Meet with your academic advisor regularly to discuss your academic plans and make sure you are on track to graduate and/or transfer. The program advising guide outlines the certificate requirements and is meant to supplement the advising process.
Career Options
For some positions listed, a bachelor's degree or higher may be required. Use the Career and Program Explorer to see a full report for this career field. See links below chart for further guidance and/or connect with a Program Advisor to discuss career goals.
The employment outlook within homeland security jobs is strong and expected to continue to rise because this department plays the most active role in protecting the interests of the country and its citizens. Although, in general, our economy is struggling, homeland security jobs are expected to remain in high demand; national security is among the highest priorities of our government and a slowed economy should not influence job opportunities at the Department of Homeland Security and its many arms. It will always be an important role of the government to protect its citizens from threats.
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