Graduate Certificate in Security Assessment & Management at Towson University

The Security Assessment & Management at Towson University is a Graduate Certificate program designed for students who want to build the knowledge and skills required for careers in this field. Delivered on campus at the university's main campus in Towson , United States of America, the program is taught in English and takes 1 year to complete. Students study in a Full Time environment while preparing for future professional opportunities. The next intake starts on August 28, 2027.

About Graduate Certificate in Security Assessment & Management

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
https://www.towson.edu/cla/departments/interdisciplinary/grad/securityassessmentpbc/

Program Director: Dr. Joseph R. Clark
Phone: 410-704-4490
Email: [email protected]

The Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Security Assessment and Management can be completed as a stand-alone program or embedded in the Master of Science degree (see description of the Integrated Homeland Security program).

Online Instruction

The entire post-baccalaureate program is delivered online. The goal of the online program is to provide students all of the necessary resources at their fingertips. Students participate in online classroom discussions and review class materials whenever they choose. Towson University utilizes Blackboard as the learning platform for all online courses so there is a consistent format from course to course. The application process and curriculum requirements for online learners are identical to those for students attending courses on TU's campus.

Analyze, evaluate and apply threat monitoring and risk mitigation, theories, models and resources to protect critical national infrastructures.
Compare homeland security leadership principles and apply them to solve various strategic and tactical disaster resilience, threat mitigation and emergency management problems.
Apply disaster management precepts to coordinate scalable, interagency, and cross-jurisdictional efforts that minimize public harm and restore intersectoral integrity.

Disciplines

College of Liberal Arts

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Graduate Certificate in Security Assessment & Management at Towson University

Entry Requirements

Send your transcript.

This applies to regionally accredited degrees earned within the United States.

Degree-seeking applicants must submit one official transcript from each college or university they attended. Non-degree applicants must submit one official transcript from the institution where they earned their highest degree.

Official transcripts must be sent by the issuing institution electronically, using a transcript encryption service via email to [email protected], OR by mail, sealed and stamped by the issuing institution to: Towson University, Graduate Admissions, 8000 York Road, Towson, MD 21252.

Transcripts submitted by the student are not considered official.

Pre-degree students must make sure their transcript includes all grades from the first semester of their senior year.

Submit email addresses for letters of recommendation.

Some programs require letters of recommendation as part of the application process. If the program for which you are applying requires letters of recommendation, you must enter the email address of each recommender in order to successfully submit your application. An email will be sent directly to your references asking them to complete an online recommendation.

Additional requirements for international applicants.

International students are required to be enrolled full-time in graduate degree programs at Towson University. Review the list of graduate programs that meet F1/JI requirements. In addition, international applicants may be required to provide proof of English-language proficiency and a course-by-course credential evaluation.

Note: Students who have completed a degree in the U.S. will qualify for English Proficiency without submitting additional test scores.

English Requirements

PTEMin 57
IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 80

Tuition and Fee Information for Graduate Certificate in Security Assessment & Management at Towson University

Application Fee 45

How to Apply for Graduate Certificate in Security Assessment & Management at Towson University

Complete your application and submit the application fee.

A $45 non-deferrable, non-refundable fee is required with your application. Students applying with a fee waiver will have the option to choose the type of fee waiver to be used during the payment section of the application.

Graduate Certificate in Security Assessment & Management at Towson University

Towson University

United States of America, Towson