Majors at Ohio Dominican
Homeland Security (eLearning Program ONLY)
The combination of globalization and proliferation of dangerous technologies, combined with the rise of religious fundamentalism, has raised terrorism to the most dangerous and enduring threat to our national security. Since the mid-1990s, our nation has tried to develop an understanding and an approach to Homeland Security. The Federal government now defines Homeland Security as a concerted national effort to prevent terrorist attacks within the United States; reduce America’s vulnerability to terrorism; and minimize the damage and recover from attacks that do occur.
The 28-credit-hour Professional Certificate in Homeland Security, for those seeking continuing education, and the 20-credit-hour general Certificate in Homeland Security for non-professionals, are designed for individuals seeking a greater understanding of post-September 11 issues regarding Homeland Security.
The reality is that Homeland Security has become the umbrella program for coordinating integrated multidisciplinary planning, training and emergency operations of law enforcement, security, public health, transportation security, fire and emergency management operations. Currently this represents billions of dollars, millions of public servants and private sector personnel. These professionals seek a location where they can expand their intellectual understanding of this integrated national effort and prepare for increased responsibility.
Focusing on issues of prevention, deterrence, preparedness, response and law, this certificate program provides a comprehensive overview of Homeland Security law; its relation to federal and state agencies; and its impact on the workplace and one’s own personal well-being.
The certificate is specifically designed to prepare individuals in the complex realities of today's political world. This will be accomplished through study of the complex connection between historic threats to national and international security and the broader issues underlying them, including social justice. This unique interdisciplinary approach provides insight into the connection of historical and political causes of terrorism and violence to ethically based responses. Graduates will possess an understanding of the tensions today between freedom and security and its affects on international politics.
For more information on Ohio Dominican’s eLearning certificates in Homeland Security, see http://elearning.ohiodominican.edu.
For more information, please contact:
eLearning Admission
Ohio Dominican University
1216 Sunbury Road
Columbus OH 43219
(614) 251-4531
elearning@ohiodominican.edu
