In this six course certificate program, students will closely analyze terrorism and natural disasters. Understanding these events and learning effective responses are vital to the homeland security system, which includes national policies and defense strategies. Students will examine the roots of terrorism and successful counter-measures, as well as the impact and implications of man-made and natural disasters.

Courses:

• Defending Our Borders (PADM 4615), Available Fall 2011, Spring 2012, Summer 2012
• National Models of Homeland Security (PADM 4616), Available Spring 2012, Summer 2012
• Homeland Security: The Laws (PADM 4617), Available Spring 2012, Summer 2012
• Holy Warriors: Religion and Terrorism (PADM 4618), Available Summer 2012
• Contemporary Policing Practices (PADM 4619), Available Fall 2011, Spring 2012, Summer 2012
• Terrorists or Freedom Fighters? (PADM 4609), Available Spring 2012, Summer 2012

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

For additional information, visit: http://www.nytimesknownow.com/index.php/certificate-in-united-states-homeland-security-studies/