Graduate Certificate in National Security Studies
American Public University System

Program Details

A Graduate Certificate in National Security Studies is offered online by American Public University System. This program can benefit professionals including civilian and military policymakers, action-officers, analysts, instructors, and consultants in the national and international security field.

Courses in this homeland security certification focus on security policies, security and intelligence analysis, national security institutions, and globalization’s impact on national security. Students will learn how to assess and predict both traditional and non-traditional threats to national security.

Courses can be chosen from topics including:

  • Homeland security and defense
  • Terrorism: Assessing the past to forecast the future
  • Joint warfare planning and implementation
  • Cyber policy and practice in national security
  • Covert action and national security

% Online

100% Online

School Accreditation & Licensing

American Public University System is accredited by:

Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Application Requirements

Official College Transcript(s)