Martinsburg College is an online distance learning college offering an industry leading Security education certificate program. We are proud to serve the military community including veterans and military spouses.

Homeland Security Certificate Program

homeland-security-boatEleven days after the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Ridge was appointed the first Director of the Office of Homeland Security in the White House. This office oversaw and coordinated comprehensive national strategies to protect the United States against terrorism and effectively respond to future attacks. In November 2002, the Department of Homeland Security became a formal department with the passage of the Homeland Security Act. Since September 11, 2001, there has been a cultural shift in the United States for individuals to take ownership of ever-present security issues by being aware of the history, theoretical, and practical applications of homeland security. This includes studying ways to minimize attacks and the damage they cause. The Homeland Security Certificate program offers students an introduction to the security environment from a skills-based perspective. This program introduces the history and mission of the Department of Homeland Security at the federal level and provides a local perspective of the role of the criminal justice system including courts, corrections, security, police, and social services. Students will also study tactical communication, technology, patrol procedures, security operations, and investigations. This program will give students an overview of the intelligence and counter-intelligence functions in homeland security. The program length is 32 weeks.

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Upon completion of this certificate program, students are expected to able to:

  • Analyze the evolution of the Department of Homeland Security and assess the agencies and responsibilities within the department.
  • Examine skills and procedures used in communicating by radio in an emergency situation.
  • Assess communications principles in a public safety environment.
  • Compare and contrast structures and roles in security, justice, and social support systems.
  • Evaluate procedures used in responding to emergency situations.
  • Identify key Homeland Security responsibilities including intelligence, risk assessments, and vulnerability assessments.
  • Describe standard investigative procedures.
  • Examine the roles and responsibilities in the criminal justice system.

Completion: Students must successfully complete 18 semester credit hours to earn a Homeland Security Certificate.

Homeland Security Certificate Program – Topics Include

Infrastructure Protection

Border Security

Interpersonal Communications in a Security Environment

Risk Assessment and Vulnerability Assessment

Physical Security Principles

Criminal Justice System

Principles of Investigation

Intelligence and Counter-Intelligence

Fundamentals of Interpersonal Communication

Emergency Response