Post-master’s Certificate in Homeland Security

With today’s emphasis on Homeland Security and the fast pace of change for criminal justice practitioners and those in related fields, graduate level professionals strive to stay educated and informed on current trends. The Post-master’s Certificate provides the opportunity for practitioners who have earned a master’s degree in criminal justice or a related discipline to broaden their understanding of Homeland Security issues in an academic environment which emphasizes practical knowledge. Students must complete the four area specialization core courses and two electives. Students may obtain a Graduate Certificate Program Form by downloading it from the Wilmington University Registrar’s webpage.

Area Specialization

Courses

MHS 7000/MAJ 7000Contemporary Issues in Homeland Security

3

MHS 7001Sociology of Terrorism

3

MHS 7002/MAJ 7002Legal Aspects and Policy of Homeland Security

3

MHS 7003/MAJ 7003Risk Assessment and Management

3

Electives

MAJ 6605Supervision and Management

3

MAJ 6619Forensic Behavior Analysis

3

MHS 7004/MAJ 6606Crisis Leadership

3

Qualified candidates must hold a master’s degree in criminal justice or a related discipline from an accredited institution, apply to the Certificate Program and meet all admissions requirements for the Master of Science in Homeland Security Program and Master of Science in Administration of Justice Program as listed above. Applicants will have the option to petition for review of up to six credits of previous graduate work as it applies to this program.