Terrorism Studies, Advanced Certificate

Program Coordinator: Dr. Peter Romaniuk

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.

Certificate Requirements

Core 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

*Students selecting the CRJ 772 option must enroll in the course for two semesters, 1.5 credits each.

Electives

Select two of the following:

CRJ 746	Terrorism and Apocalyptic Violence	3
CRJ 748	Counter Terrorism Policy for Law Enforcement	3
CRJ 765	Social Movements, Revolution, and Terrorism	3
CRJ 784	Organized Crime	3
CRJ 789	Violence Across the Globe	3
CRJ 797	Homeland Security and International Relations	3
CRJ 798	Homeland Security and Terrorism	3
PSY 729	Terrorism	3
Total Credit Hours:		6

Total Credit Hours: 12

For academic information about the Advanced Certificate in Crime Prevention and Analysis, please contact the Criminal Justice M.A. program at 212.237.8631 or [e-mail] or [e-mail].