Integrated Homeland Security Management
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Security Assessment and Management
Program Director: Dr. Michael O'Leary
Phone:410-704-4757
Email: moleary@towson.edu
Program Description | |Admission
Requirements | | Online Instruction |
| Certificate Requirements
Program Description
The graduate certificate in Security Assessment and Management
is embedded in the Master
of Science degree in Integrated Homeland Security Management.
They form an interdisciplinary program to provide an applied graduate
education for personnel working in various areas of homeland security,
risk protection and management, emergency response, and crisis communications.
The intent is to provide students with advanced studies and experience
to extend their expertise in one area while reaching out to work
with other areas in an integrated response.
The courses of the certificate are the five core courses of the
master’s degree program. They provide a base to familiarize
students with the overall issues and concerns of homeland security.
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Online Instruction
The Integrated Homeland Security program is now offers students
the option to complete the entire degree program online.
The goal of the online program is to provide students
all the necessary resources at their finger tips. Students participate
in online classroom discussions and review class materials whenever
they choose. The university utilizes Blackboard
as the learning
platform for all online courses, so there is a consistent format
from course to course. The application process and curriculum requirements
for online learners are identical to those for students attending
courses on Towson's campus.
Please refer to the Course Schedule to see
the list of courses being offered.
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Admission Requirements
Admission requirements for the certificate are the same as for the
degree. Students admitted to the program must have:
- A bachelor's degree in a relevant field (for example, political
science, health science, information technology, or others).
- Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 3.00 (on a scale of
4.00) on the most recent 60 units of graduate or undergraduate
work.
- Three years post-bachelor's experience working in health, information
technology, security, or related areas is recommended.
- Minimum TOEFL score of 550 (where applicable)
- Applicants must submit a résumé and a one-to-two
page statement describing their past relevant experience, their
career goals, and how they expect this program to support their
career goals.
- Two reference letters are required attesting to your ability
to withstand the rigors of a graduate education
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Certificate Requirements
Students must complete a total of at least 15 units. The following
five courses are all required.
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Other Information
For information on all matters related to admissions, fees, or
registration, please contact the Graduate School at 410-704-2501.
Towson University is in compliance with federal and state laws and
regulations that prohibit illegal discrimination.
The university does not discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation.
D&P 0899.27
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