2014-2015 University Catalog

Terrorism and Homeland Security Graduate Certificate

Banner Code: LA-CERG-TRHS

The certificate in terrorism and homeland security is an interdisciplinary introduction to the phenomenon of modern terrorism and its implications for US domestic and foreign policy. It focuses on multidisciplinary analysis and holistic cross-sectorial approaches to long-term prevention of and response to terrorism.

This program of study is offered by the Department of Public and International Affairs .

For policies governing all graduate certificates, see Academic Policies .

The graduate certificate in terrorism and homeland security may only be pursued on a part-time basis.

Application Requirements

Applicants to all graduate programs at George Mason University must meet the admission standards and application requirements for graduate study as specified in the Admissions section of this catalog. For information specific to the graduate certificate in critical analysis and strategic responses to terrorism, see Application Requirements and Deadlines on the departmental web site.

Certificate Requirements

Two required courses (6 credits)

BIOD 722 - Examining Terrorist Groups Credits: 3
BIOD 725 - Terrorism and Weapons of Mass Destruction Credits: 3

Three elective courses (9 credits) related to terrorism analysis or response chosen from:

BIOD 609 - Biodefense Strategy and Policy Credits: 3
BIOD 610 - Advanced Topics in Biodefense Credits: 1-4
BIOD 705 - Intelligence: Theory and Practice Credits: 3
BIOD 706 - Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Weapons Policy and Security Credits: 3
BIOD 709 - Nonproliferation and Arms Control Credits: 3
BIOD 726 - Agroterrorism and Food Security Credits: 3
GOVT 744 - Foundations of Security Studies Credits: 3
GOVT 745 - International Security Credits: 3
GOVT 746 - Media and International Affairs Credits: 3
GOVT 758 - Homeland/Transportation Security Administration Credits: 3
PUAD 630 - Emergency Planning and Preparedness Credits: 3
PUAD 631 - Disaster Response Operations and Recovery Credits: 3
PUAD 633 - Hazard Mitigation Policy Credits: 3
PUAD 635 - Emergency Preparedness: Interagency Communication and Coordination Credits: 3
PUAD 637 - Managing Homeland Security Credits: 3
PUAD 731 - Homeland/Transportation Security Administration Credits: 3
PUBP 742 - Transportation Safety and Security Credits: 3
PUBP 763 - Illicit Trade Credits: 3
PUBP 764 - Transnational Crime and Corruption Credits: 3
PUBP 777 - Critical Infrastructure Protection: Policy and Practice Credits: 3
CONF 501 - Introduction to Conflict Analysis and Resolution Credits: 3
GGS 590 - Selected Topics in Geography Credits: 1-3 (when topic is Geography of Terrorism and Homeland Security)
other course with prior written approval of the advisor

Total: 15 credits

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