U.S. Homeland Security, Online Certificate (Non-Credit)

The online Certificate in U.S. Homeland Security program from John Jay College of Criminal Justice offers a dynamic online education that helps you develop a thorough understanding of the core elements of homeland security in the United States. This non-credit, practitioner-oriented certificate program is suitable for students interested in enhancing their existing career in security or law enforcement at the local, state, or federal levels, or in related industries.

Key components of the program are:

100% online courses - You can study when and where you want.
No prerequisites - No college degree or other credential are needed for admission to the program.
Self-paced design - Complete the courses on your own schedule, interacting with the instructor for questions and feedback.
Accelerated 8-week format - Certificate can be earned within 8 weeks of study or over an extended period (up to two years) at your convenience.
Affordable price - We offer one of the most affordable homeland security certificates in the U.S.
A prestigious credential - Online or on campus, you’ll obtain a credential that is recognized worldwide.

A senior college of The City University of New York, John Jay College of Criminal Justice is a preeminent national and international leader in justice education, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

For more information about our program, please complete the Request Information form available online or contact the Office of Admissions.

The online Certificate in U.S. Homeland Security program contains four courses that examine core elements of homeland security in the United States:

U.S. Homeland Security
U.S. Intelligence
Terrorism and Weapons of Mass Destruction
Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism

This is a non-credit program and courses are graded on a pass/fail basis. Each course contains eight modules. Study is self-paced and follows the course sequence listed below. The instructor will be available answering questions and giving feedback. The program can be completed within eight consecutive weeks, or over an extended period of up to two years.

Course Descriptions

U.S. Homeland Security

Module 1 Homeland Security in the U.S.: Origins and Threats
Module 2 Homeland Security Law, Regulations, and Budgeting
Module 3 Risk Management, Threats, and Hazards
Module 4 Domestic Preparedness
Module 5 Transportation Security
Module 6 Intelligence and Future Challenges
Module 7 Border Security and Immigration Enforcement
Module 8 Homeland Security and Public Health/The Future of Homeland Security

U.S. Intelligence

Module 1 Intelligence in Homeland Security: Overview and History
Module 2 The Intelligence Community
Module 3 Collection and Military Intelligence
Module 4 Intelligence Analysis
Module 5 Intelligence Cycle and Covert Actions
Module 6 Counterintelligence
Module 7 Constitutional Mandates and Criminal Intelligence
Module 8 Threats and Challenges for the 21st Century/The Future of Intelligence

Terrorism and Weapons of Mass Destruction

Module 1 Terrorism and Weapons of Mass Destruction
Module 2 Chemical Agents
Module 3 Biological Agents
Module 4 Nuclear and Radiological Hazards
Module 5 Explosive Hazards
Module 6 Directed Energy Weapons
Module 7 Personal Protection Equipment
Module 8 NIMS and ICS

Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism

Module 1 Introduction: The Terrorist Threat
Module 2 Terrorism in the Global and American Contexts
Module 3 Religion and Terrorism
Module 4 Goals, Tactics, and Targets of Terrorism
Module 5 Organizational Structure and Financing of Terrorism
Module 6 American Counter-Terrorism Strategy
Module 7 Balancing Security, Liberty, and Human Rights
Module 8 Terrorist Use of Media as Propaganda and Means of Waging War