Graduate Certificate in Security Studies Online Education Program

 

Graduate Certificate in Security Studies

   
 
 
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Program Title:
Graduate Certificate in Security Studies
College:
UMassOnline
Description:
The Graduate Certificate in Security Studies is appropriate for students with a general interest in homeland security, professionals who are currently employed in security-related jobs, and for those interested in pursuing careers in security. This certificate program addresses the increasing global and local concern involving security issues. The program consists of three required courses plus one elective course that can be chosen from a list of courses in the student's particular area of interest, for a total of 12 credits. UMass Lowell's Criminal Justice Department has developed a graduate-level program designed to educate students in the complex nature of threats and how to manage them. Students can focus their studies in areas such as risk management and analysis; organizational and systems integration; legal and political policy and ethical issues in responding to threats; policy development and analysis; and the use of technology in implementing national security.

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Accreditation:
New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC)   (?)
Delivery Format:
Online   (?)
Educational Level:
Continuing Education   (?)
Language:
English
Requirements:
Applicants must have the appropriate Bachelor's Degree.
 
 

UMassOnline

Facts & Figures
Institutional Accrediting Agency:   (?)
The University of Massachusetts campuses (Amherst, Boston, Dartmouth, Lowell and Worcester) are accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.
Address:
333 South Street, Suite 400
Shrewsbury, MA 01545
US
Institution Type:   (?)
Public Higher Education
Calendar Type:
Courses generally follow the campuses' standard academic calendars and begin in early fall, winter, spring, and summer.
Credit-earning Options:
Credit earned by successfully completing UMass courses from one campus can, in most cases, be transferred to other campuses, colleges, and universities. However, course credits are not automatically transferable from one campus to another.
Delivery Format: (?)
Online.
Carnegie Classification: (?)
Doctoral/Research University—Intensive
Technical Requirements:
You must have: access to a personal computer (Mac or PC), basic computer skills, Internet connection, e-mail program and account, at least a 56 kbps modem, Java-capable browser (Internet Explorer, Firefox or Safari), Shockwave plugin (to use chat).
Geographic Restrictions:
None.
On-Campus Requirement:
None.
Loans Offered:
Availability of financial aid varies depending on course status and matriculation. Check with your advisor to determine your eligibility and application procedures.



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