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Terrorism and Homeland Security Graduate Certificate at George Mason University

George Mason University, United States

Programme overview

The Schar School offers certificate programs in conjunction with its master's programs. Students already pursuing a master's degree in the school may, in most cases, after admission to a certificate program, earn an additional six credits (two courses) in Schar to receive a certificate in addition to the master's degree. The certificate in Terrorism and Homeland Security is an interdisciplinary introduction to the phenomenon of modern terrorism and its implications for US domestic and foreign policy.

Faculty: Schar School of Policy and Government  |  Duration: 15 credits  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Fairfax, VA, United States

What you will study

Total 15 credits. Curriculum courses listed include Examining Terrorist Groups; Terrorism and Weapons of Mass Destruction; Biodefense Strategy; Advanced Topics in Global Health Security; Intelligence: Theory and Practice; Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Weapons Policy and Security.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants to all graduate programs must meet the admission standards and application requirements for graduate study as specified in Graduate Admission

Duration: 15 credits

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