The United States faces a multitude of complex and multifaceted threats and hazards that are expected to worsen over time. These include environmental disasters, critical infrastructure and cyber attacks, domestic and international terrorism, and public health crises. To effectively address these challenges, today's leaders must be equipped with the necessary information, planning, and management skills that span both the public and private sectors.

The Undergraduate Certificate in Homeland Security and Hazards Management is designed to provide students with an introduction to these threats and risks, as well as the tools required to comprehend, analyze, and help resolve challenges such as prevention, mitigation, adaptation, intelligence sharing, emergency response, and disaster recovery.

The undergraduate certificate in Homeland Security and Hazards Management will introduce students to these threats and risks, as well as the tools needed to understand, analyze, and help solve challenges ranging from prevention, mitigation, and adaptation to intelligence sharing, emergency response, and disaster recovery.

Upon completion of the certificate program, students will receive a printed certificate of completion from the College of Public Service (CPS), and it will be noted on their transcript.

Successful completion of an Undergraduate Certificate requires receipt of a C or better in each course. Certificates are awarded upon successful completion of the program series. These courses may be used as electives toward the Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice (BACJ) degree through the UCCS College of Public Service (CPS).

Students who wish to earn the undergraduate certificate in Homeland Security & Hazards Management need to declare their intent to complete the certificate. To declare this certificate, you will need to complete the Undergraduate Certificate Declaration form found on our website.  Simply complete and submit this form and upon receipt, we will make note of your intention to complete this certificate in your file and help you track your progress in the certificate.

Upon completion of the last course for the certificate, and once the grade has been posted for the last course (which may occur prior to the completion of your degree) you will need to complete the Certificate Completion Application through your student portal.  Once we receive the Certificate Completion Application we will review it for successful completion of the required courses and then notify the Registrar’s Office to have the certificate added to your official transcript. An actual certificate will also be mailed to you at your address of record.

The undergraduate certificate in Homeland Security & Hazards Management requires the completion of 12 credit hours across the following courses:

Required (2 courses):

1. CRJU 3400: Introduction to Homeland Security
2. CRJU 3600: All Hazards & Emergency Management

Required (Select 2 Courses from the Following Options): 

1. CRJU 2051: National Security
2. CRJU 2052: Introduction to Cybercrime, Cyberterrorism, and Cyberwar for Criminal Justice Professionals
3. CRJU 4400: Understanding Terrorism & Intelligence

Please visit the UCCS Academic Catalog for course descriptions and detailed program requirements.