Homeland Security, Certificate
Build expertise in handling international, domestic and cyber threats. Learn to analyze and respond to real-world risks while developing skills valued in the law enforcement, intelligence, emergency management and cybersecurity fields. You'll earn a credential that strengthens your professional profile in today's complex security environment.
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Accreditation
Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Certificate description
In the homeland security certificate program, you gain a focused, practical understanding of today's most pressing security challenges in the homeland security certificate program. The program covers international, domestic and cyber terrorism, along with an advanced elective related to your professional interests. You develop skills in threat analysis, risk assessment, policy evaluation and cyber defense awareness while examining the causes, methods and prevention of threats.
Courses
This undergraduate certificate includes courses focused on a specialized topic, so you can advance your skills for further professional opportunities. Explore all courses below:
2026-2027 Catalog Year
The certificate requires 15 credit hours. A "C" minimum is required for all courses in the certificate, although students must maintain a 3.00 GPA in the post-baccalaureate certificate program.
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The certificate in homeland security requires 15 upper-division credit hours. |
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CRJ 412 International Terrorism
3 credit hours
Minimum
grade:C
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C | 3 |
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CRJ 417 Cyber Terrorism
3 credit hours
Minimum
grade:C
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C | 3 |
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CRJ 419 Domestic Terrorism
3 credit hours
Minimum
grade:C
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C | 3 |
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Only approved homeland security-related topics may be taken from Special Topics courses (CRJ 394 and CRJ 494).
6 credit hours
Minimum
grade:C
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C | 6 |
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Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this certificate.
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Bachelor of Science in criminology and criminal justice majors who are also pursuing the Homeland Security certificate may not use CRJ 412, CRJ 417, CRJ 419, CRJ 422, CRJ 455, CRJ 456, CRJ 462, CRJ 463, and CRJ 464 toward both their major and the certificate. These courses will only be used toward the certificate requirements.
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What you'll learn
The following learning outcomes highlight some of the knowledge and skills you'll develop to support your future success.
- Identify major domestic terror organizations and international terror threats.
- Analyze patterns of cyberterrorism to deter cyberterrorist activity.
Identify major domestic terror organizations and international terror threats.Enrollment requirements
There are no admission requirements beyond those for admission to ASU.
A student pursuing an undergraduate certificate must be enrolled as a degree-seeking student at ASU. Undergraduate certificates are not awarded before the completion of an undergraduate degree. A student who already holds an undergraduate degree may pursue an undergraduate certificate as a nondegree-seeking graduate student.
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Paying for college
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Get an estimateCareer opportunities
Graduates find a strong job market in the public and private sectors. Employment opportunities include supervisory and management positions in criminal justice agencies (federal, state and local), such as the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and local- and state-level law enforcement departments. Advanced degrees or certifications may be required for academic or clinical positions.
Contact information
Use the contact information below to get in touch if you're a current student or have general questions.
School of Criminology and Criminal Justice
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UCENT 600
SCCJAdvising@asu.edu
602-496-1658
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