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Graduate Certificate in Homeland Security at Pennsylvania State University

Pennsylvania State University, United States

Programme overview

In this 12-credit graduate certificate program, students will learn about the origins and organization of the Homeland Security Enterprise, including relevant congressional acts, presidential policies, and national strategies, as well as the roles and shared responsibility of key agencies and partners at federal, state, and local levels, and from the private sector. They will apply that knowledge to current situations and select scenarios based on an all-hazards and whole-community approach to homeland security and emergency management.

Faculty: The Graduate School  |  Duration: 6 credits  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: University Park, PA, United States

What you will study

The certificate requires 6 credits. Courses include Fundamentals of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, Homeland Security and Homeland Defense in Practice.

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Entry requirements

Applicants are expected to have a 3.0 or higher GPA in their undergraduate work.

Duration: 6 credits

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