Certificate program awarded by colleges or departments

Online

The online certificate program in homeland security studies is designed for practitioners, students, and others interested in updating their knowledge, skills, and abilities to address the challenging issues of public safety in the 21st century. The certificate program covers a broad-range of topics including emergency management, terrorism, the Patriot Act, critical infrastructure protection, public-private partnerships and related areas to provide a foundation in the emerging area of homeland security. The certificate allows working professionals, graduate students and undergraduate students to develop expertise relevant to contemporary security challenges. The certificate program consists of three, 3-credit hour courses.

It is the responsibility of each student to be aware of and understand university regulations as published. To review the complete approved description of this program as well as academic policies and student rights and responsibilities, visit the Michigan State University Academic Programs site.

To learn more about this program, visit the Homeland Security Studies Certificate Program program site.

Program runs continuously throughout the year. Courses begin the first day of each semester or summer session.

The School of Criminal Justice at Michigan State University is the nation’s oldest degree granting program in criminal justice. The School has been a leader in areas including policing, security, forensics, international scholarship and related fields. Our alumni are in the highest positions of criminal justice agencies, security firms, government and academia in the United States and internationally. Michigan State University is a leader in interdisciplinary scholarship and the homeland security studies certificate program builds on this tradition.

Working professionals in both the public and private sector with responsibilities and interests related to community and homeland security, graduate and undergraduate students interested in adding an educational background in homeland security.

For information on admission to this program, contact School of Criminal Justice or visit the Homeland Security Studies Certificate Program site.

To apply for this program, contact School of Criminal Justice or visit the program site.

For current tuition, fees, and payment information, visit the Controller's Student Accounts page.

For the University's tuition refund policy, visit the Controller's Operational Policies page.

For information about financial aid, including loans, available for students at Michigan State University, visit the Office of Financial Aid site.

Michigan State University serves the distance and continuing education needs of organizations by offering program customization, group sales, and consulting services through MSU Global Online Connection. To learn more, visit the MSU Global site.

Courses in this program are taught via the Internet. In order to participate in this program, students must be comfortable with, and have access to, a computer with an Internet connection. For assistance, visit the Student Computer Requirement and Considerations for Computer Use page.

For information about equipment needed to participate in this program, visit the Virtual University's Basic Equipment page.

Peg Kowalk
Nisbet Building
1407 S. Harrison Rd., Ste 33
Email: kowalkm@msu.edu