What you will study
Learn theories and gain practical knowledge related to terrorism and those who commit
it in the University of Central Missouri’s Terrorism and Homeland Security certificate
program.
On the practical side, you get a strong foundation in homeland security strategies,
preparedness, how to minimize the effects of an attack and how to recover from an
event. What’s more, get a better grasp of the government agencies involved in those
activities and their roles.
On the theoretical side, develop an understanding of the criminological theories about
terrorism overall, as well as within the context of other countries. You’ll also learn
how related policies get developed based on how the public and legislature react to
terrorist events.
Take the following courses in as little as one year to complete the undergraduate
certificate’s program requirements:
- Comparative Justice Systems
- Introduction to Criminal Justice GE
- Homeland Security
- Terrorism
Excellence in Terrorism and Homeland Security
- #1: Best Value College for Homeland Security in Missouri (College Factual, 2022)
- #2: Most Popular Online Homeland Security Schools (College Factual, 2022)
- #1 in Missouri and #34 in the United States for Best Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting College
for Non-Traditional Students (College Factual, 2021)
- A Best Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting College for Non-Traditional Students in Missouri (College Factual, 2022)
- Top 5%: Most Popular Colleges for Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting in the
Plains States Region (College Factual, 2022)
Unique learning opportunities in the Terrorism and Homeland Security certificate program
What makes a UCM education exceptional is our focus on providing students with learning
opportunities both inside and outside the classroom. Enhance your learning outcomes
in the Terrorism and Homeland Security certificate program in the following ways:
- Undergraduate research: Work with a faculty member on a research project to get a deeper look into the subject
matter. Research projects help you build a relationship with faculty and learn more
about research methods in the field.
- Internships: Get experience in your field of interest through an internship. The Criminal Justice
and Criminology discipline’s internship coordinator can help you find a placement
that matches your career goals with your interests.
- Faculty mentorships: Meet regularly with a faculty mentor who shares your focus on homeland security and
the criminal justice field. Faculty members help you develop an educational plan,
prepare for an interview and may even recommend you for jobs.
- Study tours: Take advantage of unique study tours, including the New York City Domestic Study Tour
and Oklahoma City Tour. As part of the New York City Domestic Tour, students visit
the 9/11 Memorial & Museum, learn about how the event shaped counterterrorism policy,
and visit iconic New York City locations like the Statue of Liberty. Students who
participate in the Oklahoma City Tour will visit the Oklahoma City National Memorial
& Museum and other key offices such as the local FBI office and U.S. District Court
office.
What can you do with an undergraduate certificate in Terrorism and Homeland Security
from UCM?
Stand out for a promotion at your current place of employment. Make yourself more
marketable for an entry-level job in the law enforcement field. Give yourself the
extra skills needed to jump from one law enforcement agency to another.
The practical and theoretical knowledge gained in UCM’s Terrorism and Homeland Security
certificate program prepares you for success in emergency management, large metropolitan
law enforcement agencies and government organizations such as:
- Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF)
- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
- U.S. Border Patrol
- U.S. Capitol Police
- U.S. Secret Service
Careers in the field of terrorism and homeland security
Using the tool below, explore career options, salary details, job openings and more
related to law enforcement specializing in terrorism and homeland security.
Financial assistance options for your Terrorism and Homeland Security undergraduate
certificate
The University of Central Missouri is an affordable place to earn an undergraduate
certificate. We offer university scholarships, grants, loans and other financial aid
options to make getting a college education a possibility for everyone. With our wide
array of options to help you finance your education, LendEDU has ranked UCM as a top-ranked university for low student debt.
Look for additional scholarship opportunities available to those also completing an
undergraduate degree program. Refer to your undergraduate major program page for more information. You can learn more about program-specific scholarships
at the UCM Scholarship Finder.
Meet Dr. Jennifer Carson
Terrorism expert and researcher in the field
Learn about terrorism and homeland security from Dr. Carson, a contributor to the
National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism (START).
Dr. Carson also specializes in radicalization, intervention and global jihadist movements.
Meet the Faculty
Meet Dr. Peculiar Awa
Expert on Boko Haram
Dr. Awa, a native of Nigeria, has extensively researched the terrorist organization
Boko Haram. She also brings her focus on studying women and gender issues, international
crime and terrorism in general to the classroom.
Meet the Faculty
Meet Mr. Tony Gasaway
Retired U.S. Marshal
Mr. Gasaway brings 31 years of experience with the U.S. Marshals to the classroom
in courses such as Federal Law Enforcement and Policing a Democratic Society. He also
spent years training cadets on law enforcement legal issues and practices.
Meet the Faculty
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