Emergency Management and Homeland Security Graduate Certificate

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Banner Code: LA-CERG-EMHS

Web: pia.gmu.edu

This program of study is offered by the Department of Public and International Affairs .

For policies governing all graduate certificates, see the Academic Policies chapter of the catalog.

The graduate certificate in emergency management and homeland security may only be pursued on a part-time basis.

Application Requirements

Applicants to all graduate programs at George Mason University must meet the admission standards and application requirements for graduate study as specified in the Admission chapter of this catalog. For information specific to the graduate certificate in emergency management and homeland security, see Application Requirements and Deadlines on departmental web site.

Certificate Requirements

Three required courses (9 credits)

PUAD 502 - Administration in Public and Nonprofit Organizations Credits: 3
PUAD 630 - Emergency Planning and Preparedness Credits: 3
PUAD 637 - Managing Homeland Security Credits: 3

Two elective courses (6 credits)

Students choose electives in the emergency management and homeland security area. A list of relevant electives is available under the concentration in emergency management and homeland security in the MPA (master of public administration) entry of the catalog.

Total: 15 credits