Graduate Certificate in Terrorism and Homeland Security

Certificate Program Requirements

REQUIRED COURSES (2 courses | 6 credits)

Students are required to take the following two courses:

BIOD 722 – Examining Terrorist Groups
Introduction to terrorism including the history and evolution of terrorism, case studies of key terrorist groups, the current nature of the terrorist threat and counterterrorism strategies.

BIOD 725 – Terrorism and Weapons of Mass Destruction
Examines the capabilities and intentions of terrorists to acquire and use chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) weapons. The course provides an in-depth understanding of the history of CBRN terrorism, the current challenges posed by this threat, and the range of national and international policy tools available to address this threat.

ELECTIVE COURSES (3 courses | 9 credits)
Select three elective courses of your choosing related to terrorism analysis or response. Courses should be chosen in consultation with an advisor and approved in advance by the program director.

APPLY THIS CERTIFICATE TOWARD YOUR MASTER'S

Earn your master's degree faster by starting with a certificate program. Students can apply up to 12 credits from a certificate program toward a Schar School master's degree upon acceptance into a master's program. Upon completion of this certificate, many students go on to pursue the Schar School's Master's in Biodefense and Master's in International Security degree programs, among others.

QUESTIONS?

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