Graduate Certificate in Counterterrorism
Pennsylvania State University

Program Details

Prepare to respond to potential or realized acts of terror with this online homeland security degree. Designed for working professionals, this program ensures graduates are ready to counter the actions of terrorist and extremist groups and individuals. Learn to craft, implement, and assess proactive counterterrorism policies. Focusing on understanding the motives, threats, recruitment strategies, and operational tactics of terrorist organizations, this online homeland security degree familiarizes students with agencies in the Department of Homeland Security and other federal agencies.  

This program offers the same quality education that is found on campus, but with the flexibility working professionals need. You will be taught by faculty who have been trained to teach online.

% Online

100% Online

School Accreditation & Licensing

Pennsylvania State University is accredited by:

Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Recommended GPA

2.75 or above (4.0 scale)

Admission Tests

Proof of English Language Proficiency (International Students)

Application Requirements

Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Statement of Purpose/Intent, Resume/CV