Graduate Certificate in Emergency Management

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The online Graduate Certificate in Emergency Management is an 18-hour program catering to working professionals currently in law enforcement, public safety, private security, and other fields related to emergency management and homeland security. The certificate provides an opportunity for students to advance professional growth and career development while maintaining their occupational responsibilities. The certificate is structured to allow students to complete the program in one calendar year, enrolling in two courses per semester.

All courses will be offered online. Face-to-face courses will occasionally be offered if minimum enrollment requirements are met.

Completion of the Graduate Certificate involves approximately half the coursework necessary for a Master of Science in Homeland Security Studies. Students completing the certificate have the option of continuing their studies to obtain the Master's degree.

This Graduate Certificate is eligible to receive Title IV funding – Direct Unsubsidized Loans and Graduate PLUS loans by request. To be considered for aid, students need to submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

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