Emergency Management and Homeland Security (Graduate Certificate)

Who should apply?

This certificate is ideal for those interested in policy, planning, security, organizational, and management issues related to emergency preparedness and homeland security. Both recent graduates and experienced professionals will benefit from this program.

• Private sector consultants who work with government agencies in emergency management and homeland security gain critical expertise and credibility.
• Local fire and police department staff are enabled to put their first response duties into a larger context.
• Employees of Federal, State, and Local Government Agencies, the U.S. Military, and many others gain essential knowledge and tools to minimize damage from natural disasters and prevent external attacks.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Please Note: In addition to the tuition and fees described above, various course and lab fees may be assessed depending on the course(s) in which the student is enrolled. Please refer to the Students Accounts Office website for more information on tuition and fees.

For information on loans and scholarships, visit the Office of Student Financial Aid. For information regarding grants, tuition waivers and other merit aid, please inquire with your graduate department. Active duty personnel should contact Mason’s Office of Military Services for information on available resources.

Why choose George Mason?

• The carefully designed curriculum emphasizes how the public sector, private sector, and volunteer agencies work together to protect the American public from a broad range of threats.
• The diversity of students’ professional backgrounds in this program leads to dynamic learning environments and unique networking opportunities.
• You can easily transfer courses with a grade of B or better from the certificate program to complete a MPA in Public Administration at Mason (contingent upon admission to the MPA program).
• You will have access to resources from nine university libraries through the Washington Research Library Consortium (WRLC).
• Online coursework allows you to participate without having to travel to campus.
• With Mason’s campus close to the nation’s capital, the program is able to form relationships with individuals from key agencies and host high-level guest speakers.
• Several adjunct faculty maintain high-profile positions in public or private entities.