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SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL ADVANCEMENT
Graduate Certificate in Homeland Defense
Start a Purpose-Driven Career in Homeland Defense
The Homeland Defense Graduate Certificate focuses on the defense of the United States and its interests abroad, aligning with the mission of Homeland Defense and its Lead Federal Agency, the U.S. Department of Defense. This program examines the active protection and preparedness of the nation’s people, territory, infrastructure, and values against physical, kinetic, and cyber threats posed by nation-states and terrorist organizations.
Homeland Defense Certificate Requirements
ASIS Preferred CPE Provider Program
Courses within the Emergency Management graduate certificate are pre-approved for ASIS-certified security professionals earning recertification CPEs. As an ASIS Preferred CPE Provider, Tulane SoPA offers students the opportunity to put their approved graduate-level academic course credits toward a full graduate certificate that may be earned by completing just four courses.
Upgrade to a Master's in Homeland Security Studies
With SoPA's 100% online Homeland Defense certificate, you can prepare for a rewarding new career or elevate your current expertise. You'll receive an award-winning education from a prestigious university while increasing your opportunities and income potential. The courses in this graduate certificate are valuable to any ambitious professional, and the credits you earn can be applied toward a Master of Professional Studies in Homeland Security Studies if you choose to further your education. Explore helpful resources shared by our Emergency and Security Studies staff by visiting our YouTube playlist.
Faculty Who Practice What They Teach
By day, our professors are leaders in the fields of intelligence, security, and emergency response. They bring their daily experience to the classroom to ensure you are learning real-world professional skills to further your career. Industry leaders serving on program advisory boards ensure faculty teach relevant curriculum connected to the real-world.
Faculty Feature
Michael Wallace, Ed.D.
Program Director, Senior Professor of Practice, Emergency & Security Studies
Retired military intelligence officer with 20 years of active service
Michael Wallace is a retired military intelligence officer with 20 years of active service. Post-military, he worked as a senior intelligence analyst in the Joint Chiefs of Staff Intelligence Directorate. He has experience in counter-terrorism, counter-proliferation, special warfare, and intelligence collection and analysis.
“The School of Professional Advancement gave me much more than a textbook education. It gave me the ability to approach my professional life with a broader outlook and a more capable network.”
Your Future in Homeland Defense
However you envision your future in homeland security studies, let the School of Professional Advancement help you get there. You'll be prepared for a variety of leadership roles in the industry and equipped with the tools and practical knowledge needed to develop and implement critical homeland security initiatives.
Discover the Flexibility of Online Learning
Because we offer these graduate certificates entirely online, you can take courses at your own pace. You'll collaborate with other students all over the world who are dedicated to supporting their communities and advancing their careers.
You don't need to put your life on hold to pursue new professional opportunities, even if you're currently working full-time. Take the next step in your career by starting your application to SoPA today.
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