Get hands-on experience in fields like emergency management, cybersecurity, public health, and homeland security while developing the skills needed for impactful roles with great earning potential and growth opportunities.

Curriculum

This program emphasizes practical learning and career-ready skills, offering hands-on internships and a capstone project. You’ll explore emergency management principles, disaster response, business continuity, and leadership in high-risk situations.

Careers

Nearly all of our students are employed by the time they graduate or even before. Career opportunities include roles in disaster response, fire departments, homeland security, emergency medical services, FEMA, the Department of Homeland Security, law enforcement, and more across local, state, and federal agencies.

Prepare for leadership roles in homeland security and disaster management by focusing on critical decision-making, strategic planning, and supervisory skills.

Curriculum

You will build on your existing knowledge and gain a comprehensive understanding of topics such as disaster management, cybersecurity, business continuity, and climate security. With specialized concentrations and electives, you’ll be well-equipped to tackle complex challenges and make a lasting impact in a variety of high-demand sectors.

Careers

Nearly 100% of graduates secure employment either before or shortly after graduation. The degree enhances your marketability and prepares you for management and supervisory roles in fields such as disaster response coordination, homeland security, emergency management, FEMA, DHS, law enforcement, business continuity, and more, across government, military, and private sectors.

Specialize in the security challenges unique to the Arctic region. This certificate provides advanced knowledge in Arctic geopolitics, climate security, and resilience strategies, ideal for professionals seeking to understand the operational context of Arctic environments.

Curriculum

In this certificate program, you’ll explore key topics like vulnerability protection, Arctic diplomacy, and human security to better understand the region’s unique challenges. You’ll also have the flexibility to explore homeland security, international relations, or disaster management courses, giving you the skills to tackle security issues in the Arctic and around the world.

Careers

With this certificate, you can pursue careers in homeland security, disaster management, and international relations, focusing on Arctic security challenges. You could work with government agencies, NGOs, or international organizations tackling global security issues.

You need to have a completed bachelor’s degree to apply.

Understand the emerging challenges posed by climate change in the realm of security. Learn to navigate the complex intersections of climate impacts, disaster management, and the security of human populations in vulnerable regions.

Curriculum

With the Climate Security certificate, you’ll gain a deep understanding of climate-related security risks, including disaster risk reduction, climate catastrophes, and the impacts of climate change. You’ll also explore environmental politics, security, and methods for assessing and managing climate change, preparing you to address the intersection of climate and security issues.

Careers

You can pursue careers in climate security, disaster management, and policy, working with government agencies, NGOs, and international organizations. Roles include climate security specialist, disaster coordinator, and policy advisor.

You need to have a completed bachelor’s degree to apply.

Prepare to lead cybersecurity efforts with an in-depth understanding of risk management, threat analysis, and resilience. This certificate is perfect for professionals looking to enhance their skills in securing technological infrastructures and addressing cyber threats effectively.

Curriculum

Gain expertise in information assurance, risk assessment, and understanding cyber threats. You’ll also explore topics like critical infrastructure, cybersecurity ethics, and management, preparing you to tackle the complexities of modern cybersecurity challenges.

Careers

Potential roles include cybersecurity manager, information security analyst, cyber risk consultant, and positions in critical infrastructure protection. You’ll be prepared to work in industries like government agencies, financial services, healthcare, and technology, where safeguarding systems and responding to cyber threats are key priorities.

You need to have a completed bachelor’s degree to apply.

Develop the essential skills needed for executive-level leadership, focusing on vision creation, collaboration, and adapting to change. It’s designed for those looking to transition into or advance in senior roles in the public, private, or nonprofit sectors.

Curriculum

You’ll gain expertise in project management, strategic decision-making, collaboration, and leadership in high-stakes situations.  The courses will prepare you to navigate the challenges of strategic leadership and help you make impactful decisions for your organization.

Careers

You can pursue career paths such as senior executive, director, or manager, where you’ll be responsible for setting strategic goals, leading teams, and driving organizational success.

You need to have a completed bachelor’s degree to apply.

This certificate will equip you with the tools to build business continuity strategies, ensuring that you and your organization are prepared to navigate any disruptions and thrive even in the most challenging times.

Curriculum

You’ll start with foundational courses in project management and crisis management, then dive into business continuity and risk assessment. Finally, you’ll choose a course focusing on cybersecurity resiliency or further business continuity management, depending on your background and interests.

Careers

You can pursue roles that focus on disaster recovery and crisis management across various sectors. Career paths include positions such as business continuity manager, crisis management specialist, risk assessment analyst, cybersecurity resilience expert, and emergency response coordinator.

You need to have a completed bachelor’s degree to apply.