Homeland Security Certificate Online

  • Graduate Certificate
  • Continuing Education
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Why ODU for Homeland Security?

Our homeland security certificate online program will train you in an "all-hazards" approach to emergency management. This approach helps agencies and communities identify where they are most vulnerable, and create response plans that can be applied in multiple situations.

Your online coursework will provide practical, real-world skills that you can apply immediately in your workplace. When you complete this certificate, you will be able to:

  • Use probability assessment methods to make decisions about managing risk.
  • Navigate the intergovernmental relationships, policies, and regulations that shape our country's response to disasters at the local, state and federal levels.
  • Assist organizations with public relations related to crisis prevention, mitigation, and recovery.
  • Develop cyber threat models using attack graphs/trees, STRIDE, Universal Modeling Language, and other risk analysis tools.

Your assignments will also help you develop key skills in leadership, critical thinking and analysis, logistical planning, communication, and problem solving.

When you complete this program, you will earn a Graduate Certificate in Homeland Security.

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  • Required Courses

    • 12 credit hours (four courses)

    This online certificate requires two courses in risk analysis and emergency management and policy.

    You can choose the other two courses from specific areas, including:

    • cybersecurity and information security
    • cyber systems engineering
    • maritime security
    • collective and global security
    • leadership and management in cybersecurity

  • Who Should Explore This Certificate?

    The Graduate Certificate in Homeland Security is ideal for: federal, state, and local officials; individuals in in the private sector; security consultants; insurance agencies; local emergency management officials; law enforcement personnel; members of the military; and employees connected with other federal agencies interested in broadening their homeland security education or those that find the program provides valuable and relevant skills.

  • Online Learning Environment

    Participate in live, regularly scheduled online class meetings and access course materials online from any location. All courses follow ODU's regular academic calendar.

Cost & Aid

  • Financial Aid

    Continuing Education can accept payments for courses in several different forms. ODU's helpful staff can assist you in determining if you might qualify for any number of various funding options that could assist you with non-credit continuing educational opportunities to improve your marketability and advance your career.

  • Refund Policy

    To withdraw from a course you must send a request in writing to cepd@odu.edu seven (7) days prior the start date of the course. Failure to attend a course does not constitute withdrawal. Course registration fees, less a $50 processing fee will be refunded via check per Old Dominion University policy (we are unable to return money to a debit or credit card). There are no refunds once the class has begun.

    Late withdrawals of six (6) days or less before the class begins, will result in the student being charged the $50 processing fee, as well as charges for books and/or other course material fees.

Careers

  • Careers in Homeland Security

    Federal agencies are major employers of homeland security professionals, but jobs can be found in both the public and private sectors across the country.

    Your new skills in disaster prevention, preparation, communication, responsiveness and recovery can help you find a career in:

    • emergency and crisis management
    • business continuity
    • infrastructure protection
    • intelligence analysis
    • law enforcement
    • physical security
  • Future Outcomes

    Candidates for the Graduate Certificate in Homeland Security will possess the fundamental aspects of national safety and security skills commensurate to those pursued for positions in various government and private agencies. While the federal government's Department of Homeland Security and federal agencies may be among the largest employers of homeland security professionals, homeland security-related jobs can be found across the country as an ever-growing field and has the potential for huge employment growth.

Meet Your Team

You'll have a dedicated academic advisor for this program.

Contact us if you have questions about admission requirements, transferring credits, or application deadlines.

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  • How to Apply

    To take this graduate certificate, you must have a bachelor's degree. You will apply to ODU as a non-degree seeking graduate student and also apply to this certificate program.

    Already an ODU student? Ask your advisor about adding this certificate to your graduate program of study.