Homeland Security and Emergency Management: Online Degrees: Online Degree Programs: Indiana University

Homeland Security and Emergency
Management

Graduate Certificate

Course Delivery
100% Online
Total Credits
15
In-State Tuition Per Credit
$476.00
Out of State Tuition Per Credit
$1274.00

Homeland Security and Emergency Management

Graduate Certificate

The nation's growing homeland security issues have created the need for professionals trained in emergency management.

The IU Online Graduate Certificate in Homeland Security and Emergency Management is an interdisciplinary graduate certificate designed for people who work or will work in all levels of government, or with government contractors, private firms, and nongovernmental organizations.

The program is flexible enough to be adapted to the needs of pre-career and in-service individuals. Graduate students in other disciplines can use the program to supplement their primary fields with coursework in homeland security and emergency management, possibly using the certificate courses as part of a graduate degree minor. Career employees of public and private-sector agencies seeking courses in homeland security and emergency management, especially those changing from professional or technical roles to managerial roles, should find the certificate program beneficial.

Your IU Online Graduate Certificate in Homeland Security and Emergency Management prepares you for such careers as:

Emergency management specialist
Emergency preparedness coordinator
Hazard mitigation officer
Public safety director
Transportation security officer
Security screener
Emergency communications officer
US Customs and Border Protection officer
Intelligence analyst

Certificate Requirements

To earn the Graduate Certificate in Homeland Security and Emergency Management, you must complete 15 credit hours of graduate coursework from the O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs.

Requirements are broken down as follows:

Emergency management core courses (9 credit hours)
O'Neill elective courses (6 credit hours)

Admissions

To be accepted to this program, you must have:

A bachelor's degree

NOTE: This program is authorized, exempt, or not subject to state regulatory compliance and may enroll students from all 50 states.

To apply to this program:

Complete an online application that includes:

Transcripts
Resume
Personal statement

Courses

Core

SPEA-J 524	Emergency Management	3 Credits
SPEA-J 528	Risk Analysis for Public Safety	3 Credits
SPEA-J 531	National and Homeland Security in America	3 Credits

Elective

SPEA-J 520	Mapping and Analysis for Public Safety	3 Credits
SPEA-J 586	Public Safety in America	3 Credits
SPEA-J 682	Planning and Management for Criminal Justice and Public Safety	3 Credits

Find course descriptions with our Search Schedule of Classes/Courses tool.

Tuition & Fees

Cost for Indiana Residents

Per Credit Hour
Tuition: $476.00

3 Credit Hours
Tuition: $1428.00

Note:

Additional fees will apply.

-This program is eligible for financial aid at IUPUI.

Cost for Out of State Residents

Per Credit Hour
Tuition: $1274.00

3 Credit Hours
Tuition: $3822.00

In accordance with Federal Financial Aid requirements, IU has calculated a “Cost of Attendance” for this program based on the most common enrollments from students who are enrolled full time for the academic year. We’re showing you the estimated cost of attendance for the full 2023–24 academic year (fall and spring semesters). Cut these numbers in half to figure out the cost of a single semester. Your actual costs for housing and food, books and supplies, transportation, and personal expenses will vary based on:

• The number of credit hours you take
• Whether you’re an Indiana resident
• Your personal choices
• Your travel habits

Your cost of attendance may differ from these estimates.

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Direct Costs:

Tuition & Mandatory Fees

Indiana Residents

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Non-residents

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Direct Costs:

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Indiana Residents

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Non-residents

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Indirect Costs:

Food & Housing $15,570

Books & Supplies $770

Transportation $2350

Personal Expenses $2200

Indirect Costs:

Food & Housing $15,570

Books & Supplies $280

Transportation $2350

Personal Expenses $2200

If you would like a more detailed estimate of expenses, please use IU's Tuition and Fee Calculator.

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