Homeland Security Graduate Certificate

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College of Public Health (PH)

Department: Public Health

Certificate Contacts, Deadlines, and Delivery Information

Office of Graduate Certificates Website

Graduate Certificate Policies

The Graduate Certificate in Homeland Security has been developed to provide credentialing for the Homeland Security profession. The intent is to prepare local, state and federal Homeland Security leaders to:

Develop strategies, plans and programs pertaining to health of the populations
Develop organizational arrangements including civil-military, local/state/federal and interagency cooperation
Make sound leadership decisions regarding Homeland Security related policy, priority, scientific advancements and resources

Graduate Certificate Admissions and Process

Students must apply and be admitted into the Graduate Certificate to be eligible to receive a Graduate Certificate. Applicants are encouraged to contact the Graduate Certificate Director prior to applying.

Applicants must meet the following admission requirements:

Additional Admission Requirements

Applicants must also submit:

Personal Statement / Statement of Purpose

Curriculum Requirements (12 Credit Hours)

Complete the following:

Required Courses (9 Credit Hours):
PHC 6236 Business Continuity for Global Health and Security Credit Hours: 3
PHC 6254 Public Health Implications and Concerns in Homeland Security Credit Hours: 3
PHC 6373 Protecting Public Health: Bioterrorism/Biodefense Credit Hours: 3
One of the following (3 Credit Hours):
PHC 6235 Critical Infrastructure Protection for Public Health Concepts Credit Hours: 3 OR
PHC 6665 Global Health Security Credit Hours: 3

Graduate Certificate Time Limit

Five (5) Years.

Graduate Certificate Completion

For procedures to confirm completion of the Graduate Certificate, please refer to the website.