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These requirements are for students who enroll in the 2021–2022 academic year. For prior year requirements, visit our catalog archive.

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Graduate Certificate Requirements

In addition to the specific course requirements outlined on each certificate webpage, UMGC maintains certain requirements for all certificates.
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Program Highlights

Develop skills and gain knowledge through coursework that draws from the expertise and experience of our respected faculty.

Perform Risk Assessments
Research, analyze, and synthesize intelligence to formulate risk assessments.
Rely on Data
Make decisions using statistics and financial information
Manage Intercultural Environments
Communicate, negotiate, and educate across cultural boundaries.
Develop Security Strategy
Conduct resilience planning for disaster response and recovery.
Know Your Role
Write a job description for a chief risk officer with skills required for the job.
Demonstrate Knowledge
Analyze DHS-designated critical infrastructure and make recommendations.

Industry Snapshot

This program is designed to help prepare you for management work in security risk assessments, operational recovery management, and strategy development to protect people, facilities, and critical infrastructure.

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Additional Program Information

  • We recommend you have strong writing and analytical skills; we recommend UCSP 605 if you'd like to improve your graduate writing skills.

Public Safety Student Association

The Public Safety Student Association encourages discussions on careers, current events, and topics within the public safety field. Activities have included webinars on related topics and careers. It is available to graduate or undergraduate students, alumni, staff, and faculty. Students and alumni can join the Public Safety Student Association group on CareerQuest.