This six course certificate is intended for current and potential first responders in law enforcement, the military, fire and rescue services and other occupations that deal with terrorism and set up counterterrorism measures. Students will study terrorism in a global context, counterterrorism methods and preparing for and responding to catastrophic emergencies.

Courses:

• Terrorists or Freedom Fighters? (PADM 4609), Available Spring 2012, Summer 2012
• Combating Terrorism (PADM 4610), Available Fall 2011, Spring 2012, Summer 2012
• Political Aims and Deadly Weapons (PADM 4611), Available Spring 2012, Summer 2012
• Risky Business: Protecting Vulnerable Targets (PADM 4612), Available Summer 2012
• Inside the Mind of a Terrorist (PADM 4613), Available Fall 2011, Spring 2012, Summer 2012
• Catastrophic Emergencies: Are You Ready? (PADM 4614), Available Summer 2012

These six courses are 3 undergraduate credits each. They can be taken towards the Certificate in Global Security, Safety and Terrorism Studies, or can be taken standalone, and in any sequence.

For additional information, visit: http://www.nytimesknownow.com/index.php/certificate-in-global-security-safety-and-terrorism-studies/