Homeland Security Certificate: 258

This certificate offers students an overview of the nation’s homeland security environment through an all-hazards approach. The curriculum consists of 18 credit hours with coursework in emergency management, intelligence and counterintelligence functions, terrorism, critical infrastructure protection, and other relevant topics.

Program Requirements

All students should review the Program Advising Guide and consult an advisor.

EMGT 101 - Principles of Emergency Management 3 semester hours
HMLS 201 - Introduction to Homeland Security 3 semester hours
HMLS 202 - Introduction to Terrorism 3 semester hours
HMLS 210 - Critical Infrastructure Protection 3 semester hours
HMLS 211 - Introduction to Intelligence Studies 3 semester hours
HMLS 212 - Current Issues in Homeland Security 3 semester hours

Total Credit Hours: 18

Program Outcomes

Upon completion of this course a student will be able to:

Analyze the evolution of the Department of Homeland Security and list the agencies and responsibilities within the department.
Summarize key Homeland Security responsibilities.
Analyze the roles, responsibilities, and authorities of the various organizations responding to disasters and other emergencies.
Describe the elements, structure, and purpose of the intelligence community.
Describe the purpose and types of intelligence and the process by which intelligence is requested, gathered, and shared.
Identify the key challenges for the 21st century facing U.S. Homeland Security.
Assess critical infrastructures and key resources.
Differentiate between cyberterrorism, cyberwarfare, cyberespionage, and cybercrime.