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Offered only via web-based distance education, the Certificate in Homeland Security (CHLS) provides graduate education opportunities to homeland security professionals and future leaders in a flexible format that accommodates the needs of working professionals. The program coursework gives students a broad understanding of homeland security issues and strategies at the national level with an in-depth analysis of key security issues affecting federal, state, and local government, as well as private business.
What the experts say about our program
'America must look to its universities to prepare future and current leaders for the security challenges of the 21st century. The Bush School's Certificate in Homeland Security has set the gold standard for an in-depth, integrated curriculum taught by experts well-grounded in both theory and practical applications. This certificate on a resume will open many doors in both the public and private sectors. This is the only graduate program in homeland security that I endorse.'

Randall J. Larsen, Director,
The Institute for Homeland Security
and author of 'Our Own Worst Enemy'

What our student say about our program
'By having the online learning available 24/7, the program allows me to learn anytime without interfering with my current job. With the growing emergence of homeland security threats, Homeland Security education will play a vital role in the business and government worlds in the coming years. Therefore, this certificate program will help me as I work in either the private or public sectors and as I pursue my career goals, allowing me to be several steps ahead of future business and government leaders.'

Bridger Roy,
student since Fall 2005
'It is my belief that terrorism aimed at the United States and her citizens is not going away and we as a nation must learn how to address our risks and vulnerabilities in every sector of our livelihoods wisely.'


Karin Knolle,
first graduate
of the certificate program
'I have been working in public safety and emergency services for over 15 years, and I currently manage a WMD training program. The CHLS program will enhance my experience and ability to discuss, with a well-rounded expertise, many of the current homeland security issues we face. Not only has it helped me better facilitate dialogue in the emergency response community, but it has also been a valuable tool as a manager in a homeland security training program.'

Brandon W. Graham,
student since Summer 2006
From our director
'America's future will be shaped by homeland security issues. And our graduates will help shape those issues.'

Dr. David H. McIntyre,
Director,
Integrative Center
for Homeland Security,
Texas A&M University
Meet the online faculty
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About the program

Registration is closed for Spring 2008. Watch this page for information about coming semesters. Current courses include:

  • BUSH 602: Homeland Security & Department of Defense

  • BUSH 614: Critical Infrastructure Protection

  • BUSH 618: Government and Homeland Security

  • BUSH 656: Homeland Security Fundamentals

  • BUSH 657: Terrorism in Today's World

  • BUSH 679: Homeland Security and Business

  • BUSH 689: Strategic Planning and Budgeting

  • BUSH 689: Homeland Security and Emergency Management

  • BUSH 689: Cyber Security

  • BUSH 689: Homeland Security and Law

  • BUSH 685: Homeland Security Capstone

To receive the certificate, students must complete 5 courses (15 hours).

For more information or to enroll in the certificate program, go to http://bush.tamu.edu/extendeded/chls/