Homeland Security
Announcing Our New Graduate Certificate in
Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience
The Graduate Certificate in Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience (CISR) equips professionals in military, law enforcement, emergency management and government contracting to lead preparedness and response efforts. Whether you are building foundational expertise, deepening a specialization, or positioning yourself for a leadership role, this credential signals dedicated, focused training to employers and opens doors at every stage of your career. Taught by expert practitioners, the 18-credit program can be completed in two semesters and serves as a direct pathway to GW's master's degree in Homeland Security.
Be the biggest risk for those who would put our nation at risk.
The Homeland Security Program
The George Washington University College of Professional Studies is an accelerator for career transformation in homeland security. Our top-ranked cross-disciplinary degrees will prepare you to take on threats from all angles, command some of the highest salaries in the field, and make an impact in the field of homeland security where it matters most.
And now—with our new 18-credit Critical Infrastructure Security & Resilience Certificate, you can examine effective strategies that address homeland security issues in local, regional and national contexts and understand how governmental, non-governmental and private-sector organizations cooperate in the homeland security field.
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What will you study?
Our homeland security program is comprehensive and nationally recognized.
Delve into topics such as:
- Combating Domestic Terrorism
- Cybersecurity
- Emerging Technologies
- Globalization of Threats and International Security
- Intelligence and Strategic Analysis
- Managing the Politics of Leadership
- Security and Civil Liberties
- Transnational Threats and Security
With our new Critical Infrastructure Security & Resilience certificate you can learn:
- Congress and Cybersecurity Policy
- Congress and Defense Policy
- Information Systems Protection
- Infrastructure Security and Protection
- Global Perspectives Residency
- Political Violence and Terrorism
Be the biggest risk for those who would put our nation at risk.
- Work with Interagency Experts: Our expert faculty will help you understand how threats and risks are identified and managed, teaching you strategies for looking at the challenges from multiple perspectives.
- Make an Impact: A degree from GW is respected the world over, creating opportunities to make a difference in government, private sector and beyond.
- Flexibility: Our programs offer convenient hybrid options that fit your schedule and your professional goals.
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