Undergraduate Certificate in Homeland Security

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In this certificate program, students will develop their skills to identify and plan responses to terrorist threats. Students will study the procedures for responding to attacks and expand their understanding of the types of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) and the impact of biological and chemical threats and disasters.

Students must meet the bachelor’s degree admission requirements. Credit from courses taken for a certificate can be applied toward the BS in Criminal Justice or BS in Political Science and Public Administration.

Students must take all courses in sequence and receive a B or better in each course. Note: A grade of B– is not acceptable.

Certificate Requirements

30 total quarter credits

Certificate Curriculum (30 cr.)

Course Sequence

Quarter	Course	Credits
1	COMM 1001 - Contemporary Communications	5 cr.
	CRJS 1001 - Contemporary Criminal Justice Systems♦	5 cr.
	CRJS 3004 - Data Analysis for the Criminal Professional♦	5 cr.
2	CRJS 4301 - Terrorism♦	5 cr.
2	CRJS 4302 - Critical Incidents and Cross-Agency Coordination♦	5 cr.
3	CRJS 4303 - WMD and Disaster Response♦	5 cr.

Program Data

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