Certificate in Homeland Security
Offered 100% online, the Certificate in Homeland Security (CHLS) is an outstanding addition to the resume of anyone interested in a career related to homeland security; public safety including emergency management, law enforcement, or cyber security; public service in federal, state, or local government; or the public sector. Courses are taught by nationally and internationally acclaimed faculty members, often times accompanied with a student presence of full time working professionals who bring unique experiences and expertise to the class room.
Students are given these areas to choose from for emphasis in their certificate:
- Border Security
- National Security Policy and Management
- Emergency Management and Crisis Preparedness
- Critical Infrastructure Protection
Our Students
The majority of certificate students are full time professionals seeking a stand-alone credential for career advancement, with the added bonus of transferable hours that might count as credit toward a graduate degree. Other certificate students are full time, degree-seeking Texas A&M resident students adding a special notation of certificate completion to their transcripts. 89% complete their certificate within 24 months, with some choosing a more accelerated or relaxed pace to fit individual scheduling requirements through the convenience of online learning.
Information
The Certificate in Homeland Security requires completion of 15 graduate credit hours and is offered 100% online. One course is required along with three electives from a variety of course offerings (see overview below). Need more information? Email an Enrollment Advisor or call 1-866-988-BUSH (2874).
For program consideration, a Bachelors degree or current Texas A&M student status is required, along with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
A Rewarding Career Path!
Check out the types of careers paths and/or advancement opportunities pursued by certificate awardees.
| Career | Occupational Code from O*net Code |
| Business Continuity Planner | 13-1199.04 |
| Command and Control Center Specialists | 55-3015.00 |
| Compliance Managers | 11-9199.02 |
| Criminal Investigators and Special Agents | 33-3021.03 |
| Computer Security Specialists | 15-1071.01 |
| Emergency Management Specialists | 13-1061.00 |
| General and Operations Managers | 11-1021.00 |
| Immigration and Customs Inspectors | 33-3021.05 |
| Military Officer Special and Tactical Operations Leaders/Managers, All Other | 55-1019.00 |
| Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatchers | 43-5031.00 |
| Police Patrol Officers | 33-3051.01 |
| Program Directors | 27-2012.03 |
| Regulatory Affairs Manager | 11-9199.01 |
| Security Management Specialists | 13-1199.02 |
| Security Managers | 11-9199.07 |
| Training Specialist | 13-1073.00 |
| Transportation Planners | 19-3099.01 |
| Transportation Security Officers | 33-9099.01 |
Complete your Graduate Certificate in Homeland Security in 24 months or less for a total cost ranging from thirteen to eighteen thousand dollars (cost includes textbooks & materials) dependent upon residency status. Scholarships are available!
Median debt of those who utilize loans
Title IV: $17,500
Private: $4,000
Institutional: $0
