What you will study
In the University of Central Missouri’s Terrorism and Homeland Security graduate certificate
program, you’ll acquire theoretical and practical knowledge about terrorism and people
who commit acts of terror.
In as little as one year, you’ll gain a strong understanding of the various aspects
of homeland security, including preparedness, security strategies, reducing the impact
of an attack and recovering from a terrorism event. You’ll also gain a better grasp
of the agencies in charge of homeland security, as well as their responsibilities.
In addition to building skills on how to practice homeland security, you can study
criminological theories about terrorism, especially within the context of different
countries around the world. Further, you’ll examine criminal justice policy and how
it’s developed based on responses to terrorist acts from the public and legislatures.
Complete this graduate certificate’s program requirements through the following courses:
- Comparative and International Criminal Justice Systems
- Criminal Justice Philosophy and Policy
- Homeland Security
- Terrorism
Excellence in Terrorism and Homeland Security
- #1: Best Value College for Homeland Security in Missouri (College Factual, 2022)
- #2: Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Online Homeland Security Schools (College Factual,
2022)
- Top 5%: Most Popular Colleges for Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting in the
Plains States Region (College Factual, 2022)
- A Best Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting College for Non-Traditional Students in Missouri (College Factual, 2022)
Unique learning opportunities in the Terrorism and Homeland Security graduate certificate
program
Get educational experiences outside the classroom to enhance your course material
in the Terrorism and Homeland Security graduate certificate program at the University
of Central Missouri.
- Graduate research: Take a deeper dive into the subject matter by partnering with a faculty member on
a research project. Build a better understanding of how to perform research in the
field, and get the chance to co-author a peer-reviewed publication.
- Faculty mentorships: Build your educational goals, discuss a career plan and get help finding a job with
faculty guidance. Your faculty mentor may also be able to write you a letter of recommendation
that speaks to your skills and qualities when you apply for a new career opportunity.
What can you do with a graduate certificate in Terrorism and Homeland Security from
UCM?
Use the skills learned in the University of Central Missouri’s Terrorism and Homeland
Security graduate certificate program to stand out in the job market for entry-level
positions in the law enforcement field. If you already bring experience with a law
enforcement agency, this graduate certificate gives you the credentials to set yourself
apart from your coworkers for career advancement opportunities.
If you’re looking to change positions, UCM’s graduate certificate in Terrorism and
Homeland Security prepares you for a career in a large metropolitan law enforcement
agency, emergency management or one of the following organizations:
- Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF)
- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
- U.S. Border Patrol
- U.S. Capitol Police
- U.S. Secret Service
Terrorism and homeland security careers
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potential, career growth and more related to the terrorism and homeland security field.
Financial assistance options for your Terrorism and Homeland Security graduate certificate
Adding a graduate certificate to your professional resume is within financial reach
at the University of Central Missouri. We offer a range of university scholarships,
grants and other financial aid options to make sure that money isn’t a reason you can’t go to college. In fact, our extensive
funding assistance remains the reason LendEDU ranks UCM as a top university for low
student debt.
Students in a graduate program may have access to additional scholarships. Check the
program page for your graduate program to find certain scholarships reserved for students in your program. You can learn
more about program-specific scholarships at the UCM Scholarship Finder.
Meet Faculty Member Dr. Jennifer Carson
Terrorism expert and researcher in the field
Dr. Carson mentors graduate students on research into bystander intervention, radicalization
and global jihadist movements. She also participates in the think tank for terrorism
research: START (National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism).
Meet the Faculty
Meet Faculty Member Dr. Peculiar Awa
Expert researcher on the terrorist organization Boko Haram
A native of Nigeria, Dr. Awa brings her research expertise on Boko Haram to her classes
and publications. She also focuses her work on international crime and women and gender
issues.
Meet the Faculty
Meet Faculty Member Mr. Tony Gasaway
Retired U.S. Marshal
Mr. Gasaway’s 31 years in federal law enforcement inform the expertise he brings to
the classroom. In addition to his experience in the field, he spent years as an instructor
at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Glynco, Georgia.
Meet the Faculty
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Admission Requirements
To be considered for admission to the UCM graduate Certificate in Terrorism and Homeland
Security, you must have a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 at
the university level and completed a Bachelor’s degree.
A maximum of three units of transfer credit may be applied toward requirements in
the Certificate in Terrorism and Homeland Security. Courses taken toward the graduate
certificate program may be applied to a UCM Master of Science degree.
Use the Program of Study to see required courses and course descriptions and the to see when classes are offered.
