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| Bachelor of Arts in Homeland Security at Saint Leo University - This program is designed to give students an understanding of the Department of Homeland Security. Students will understand the history of the department and master crisis management in cases of terror attacks. ...  See Details |
| BA/Organizational Management - Homeland Security at Ashford University - Earn your Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Management degree from Ashford University and examine the human side of managing organizations. Learn to facilitate better communication, group behavior, decision-making, and human resource management while observing a code of ethics. Improve your understanding of how organizations function and develop effective skills in management and leadership. Define and understand strategic planning, financial management, law and marketing and other areas in which an organizational leader must be knowledgeable in order to be effective. Use previous education or work experience to enhance and personalize your Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Management degree when you pair it with a transfer concentration. Transfer up to 99 approved credits toward your Bachelor's degree and accelerate your degree completion. ... See Details |
| Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice/Homeland Security at Kaplan University - Examine the roots of terrorism, response methods to weapons of mass destruction and other disaster incidents, crisis negotiation, and conflict resolution. The program is designed to help prepare criminal justice professionals, military personnel, or businesspeople for new opportunities in the field of criminal justice, especially with multinational corporations. ... See Details |
| Bachelor of Science in Emergency Mgmt. at University of Maryland University College - The emergency management major develops the knowledge, skills and abilities needed for leadership in emergency management, with a focus on disaster prevention, planning, preparedness, response, mitigation and recovery. The curriculum covers needs and issues, operations management, planning and response and terrorism and is designed to provide students with a global outlook, interpersonal skills and emergency management knowledge and skills. Students are prepared for management positions in emergency management in government and industry or for graduate study in emergency management, homeland security or management and leadership. Coursework may also fill requirements related to the National Fire Protection Association Standard on Disaster/ Emergency Management and Business Continuity Programs (1600), qualification as a Certified Emergency Manager and other professional association certifications. Objectives The student who graduates with a major in emergency management will be able to * Analyze the response of government and industry to disasters and other significant events in history which resulted in current emergency management principles and policies. * Describe current emergency management policies, operational theories and functions, in relation to significant and potential disasters. * Describe the importance and interaction of ethical, political, social, environmental and economic considerations to emergency management planning and operations. * Demonstrate the critical thinking and program management skills necessary to provide leadership and support in emergency situations. * Explain the importance of leadership and performance in emergency management and identify the leadership traits of competent emergency management personnel. * Describe and analyze integrated emergency management planning and operations in relation to public safety agencies, different levels of government, nongovernmental organizations, private industry and public policy. ... See Details |
| Bachelor of Science in Homeland Security at University of Maryland University College - The major in homeland security develops the knowledge, skills and abilities needed for leadership in homeland security, with a focus on the domestic and international security issues of homeland security, including international and domestic terrorism, infrastructure protection, strategic planning for security, international relations, intelligence operations and evaluation and program management. The curriculum is designed to provide students with a global outlook, interpersonal skills and awareness of current issues in homeland security. Graduates of the program will have the knowledge and skills to serve as leaders in government and industry security. Objectives The student who graduates with a major in homeland security will be able to * Analyze the history of homeland security and evolving concepts in the field in relation to domestic and international security. * Describe current homeland security policies, operational theories, functions and issues from both domestic and international perspectives. * Discuss the ethical, political, social, environmental and economic issues related to homeland security planning and operations. * Differentiate the various threats to domestic and international security, including technological and political forms of terrorism. * Distinguish the various phases of intelligence operations, including planning, execution, administration and evaluation. * Demonstrate the critical-thinking and program-management skills necessary to provide leadership and support in homeland security. * Explain the importance of leadership and performance in homeland security and identify the leadership traits of competent homeland security personnel. * Describe and analyze issues related to cooperation among the international community, state governments, local jurisdictions and private industry in facilitating intelligence operations, infrastructure protection, responses to terrorism and terrorist incidents and the development of homeland security. ... See Details |
| Bachelor of Science in Information Assurance at University of Maryland University College - The major in information assurance prepares graduates to be information assurance leaders (in both government and industry), with a global outlook, interpersonal skills, leadership and management skills and awareness of current issues in the field. The curriculum focuses on the practices, policies, operational procedures and technology and future of information assurance. The major prepares students for careers as information systems security professionals, senior systems managers and system administrators responsible for information systems and security of those systems. Objectives The student who graduates with a major in information assurance will be able to * Identify the terms, functions and interrelationships among the hardware, software, firmware and other components of an information system. * Demonstrate a working knowledge of the principles and practices of information security and the policies and procedures required to ensure reliability and accessibility of information systems and prevent and defend against unauthorized access to systems, networks and data. * Conduct risk and vulnerability assessments of planned and installed information systems to identify vulnerabilities, risks and protection needs. * Define and apply to scenarios or case studies the responsibility of the senior system manager in addressing approval to operate, accreditation, compliance, acquisitions and establishing security controls. * Identify and address information technology workforce planning and management issues such as recruitment, retention and training. * Develop systems security contingency plans and disaster recovery procedures. * Evaluate ethical issues related to information systems, work productivity and human factors. ... See Details |
| Bio-Security at University of Maryland University College - The biosecurity certificate provides a foundation in the basic scientific and managerial principles required to deal with infectious outbreaks and contamination in the context of terrorist acts. It is useful for public health and safety administrators and officers, epidemiologists, emergency management personnel and biological surveillance and decontamination professionals in today's society. Students acquire scientific knowledge of the structure, function and infectious nature of microorganisms; the ability of microorganisms to be genetically manipulated; and the factors contributing to the re-emergence of once eradicated infectious agents. Students also gain an understanding of the institutional and emergency management, investigative and communication principles associated with effective preparation for and response to bioterrorism incidents. With appropriate choice of major and elective courses, this certificate may be completed while pursuing the Bachelor of Technical and Professional Studies in biotechnology. ... See Details |
| Terrorism: Prevention and Response at University of Maryland University College - The certificate in terrorism and institutions explores how institutions confront terrorism and the aftermath of terrorist acts. Institutions examined include government agencies, private security organizations, schools and commercial enterprises. The certificate addresses emerging terrorist threats and the institutional response to terrorist acts. It can benefit security individuals who are in charge of protecting government facilities, private security agency employees, police officers, detective agents, public health and public safety administrators and officers, counterterrorism professionals and the general public. ... See Details |
| Executive Chief Information Officer at University of Maryland University College - This 12-month Chief Information Officer (CIO) executive certificate program has been designed in partnership with the U.S. General Services Administration's CIO University to meet the needs of midcareer and senior-level government and private-sector IT professionals. The curriculum provides a senior-level focus on the management and leadership challenges that are faced by 21st century leaders in the rapidly changing information technology (IT) industry. Encompassing all the competencies cited in the Information Technology Management and Reform Act (Clinger-Cohen) and identified by the Federal CIO council, the program covers all areas of management required to effectively lead the design, development, acquisition, implementation, planning and maintenance of an organization's information technology structure. Clinger-Cohen guidelines hold that CIOs must move beyond management to leadership. Therefore, the CIO certificate program incorporates the expertise of the National Leadership Institute to provide comprehensive leadership assessments and executive team coaching to support individual leadership, team building and decision-making capabilities. Participants receive both a federal government and a UMUC CIO certificate. In addition, all credits earned in this program may be applied towards a master's degree. This program is designed for: * Chief information officers and chief technology officers * Senior information technology staff members and planners * Consultants in the field of information technology ... See Details |
| Bioinformatics at University of Maryland University College - Bioinformatics is a rapidly growing area in the biotechnology industry today. The certificate in Bioinformatics is intended to provide students with a core set of knowledge and skills in bioinformatics. ... See Details |
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