Terrorism Studies, Advanced Certificate

Program Coordinator: Professor Jeff Mellow

The Master of Arts in Criminal Justice program, in collaboration with the Center on Terrorism, offers the Advanced Certificate in Terrorism Studies. The certificate program provides students with advanced instruction related to the causes and prevention of terrorist activities. Courses offered in the program deal with the history of terrorism; the politics, sociology and psychology of terrorism; and the counter-terrorism measures necessary to safeguard countries and their populations. The Certificate in Terrorism Studies is appropriate for a student who wishes to conduct research; become a homeland security professional at local, state or federal levels; or join American and international agencies focused on counter-terrorism. This is a stand-alone post-baccalaureate level certificate program. A student may pursue the certificate independent of a master’s degree program or while pursuing a John Jay master’s degree. Students who successfully complete the program are awarded a New York State Education Department certificate.

This certificate may also be completed fully online. 

Requirements for the Certificate Program

Student must complete the four designated courses (the two core curriculum requirements and two program electives), earning a grade of B or higher. 

Required Courses

CRJ 744	Terrorism and Politics	3
	and
CRJ 772	Seminar in Terrorism Studies	1.5
CRJ 772	Seminar in Terrorism Studies	1.5
	or
CRJ 776	Intensive Seminar in Terrorism Studies	3
Total Credit Hours:		6

*CRJ 772: students must register for two semesters of this course to receive the required 3 credits.

Electives

Select two of the following:

PSY 729	Terrorism	3
CRJ 746	Terrorism and Apocalyptic Violence	3
CRJ 789	Violence Across the Globe	3
CRJ 797	Homeland Security and International Relations	3
CRJ 798	Homeland Security and Terrorism	3
Total Credit Hours:		6

Experimental and other elective terrorism courses are also offered under the Forensic Science, Forensic Psychology and Public Administration programs. Students may use other unlisted courses to satisfy the elective requirements with the approval of the program coordinator.

Total Credit Hours: 12

For admissions information please contact the Graduate Admissions Office at 212.237.8863 or [e-mail].

For academic information about the Advanced Certificate in Terrorism Studies, please contact Professor Jeff Mellow at 212.237.8035 or [e-mail].