Introduction

Students completing the Graduate Certificate in Emergency Management and Homeland Security will have the knowledge and skills necessary to assess and manage a broad range of hazards and disasters and to understand the policy environment in which emergency management occurs.  

Prospective students who wish to pursue this certificate must apply as non-degree applicants. Learn more on the School of Public Affairs admission web page.

Program Delivery

• Courses are offered on campus, online, and hybrid formats.

Certificate Requirements

1. Students must successfully complete 12 credit hours of approved coursework.
2. Students must maintain at least a 3.00 cumulative GPA in this program.
3. This program must be completed within 7 years.

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Required Core Courses
CRJU/PUAD 5650	Security Policies, Strategies, and Operations	3
PUAD 5655	Principles of Emergency Management	3
Required Electives		6
Select two additional elective courses from the list below:
CRJU 5015	Intelligence Writing and Briefing
CRJU 5420	Violence in Society
CRJU 5545	Human Trafficking
CRJU/PUAD 5720	Public Policies for Hazards and Disasters
PUAD 5130	Collaboration Across Sectors
PUAD 5350	Program Evaluation
PUAD 5440	Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
PUAD 6620	Crisis and Emergency Communication
Total Hours		12