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

All of Mason’s tuition rates and fees can be found on our Student Accounts site.

Update final paragraph to: For information on loans, visit the Office of Student Financial Aid. For information regarding merit scholarships and Regional Pricing, please inquire with your graduate department. Additionally, visit the Office of Military Services for information about Armed Forces Tuition Assistance (TA), a benefit for eligible members of the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, and Coast Guard.

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.