Justice Studies - Terrorism & Homeland Security Certificate New England campus experience
Experienced professors
Career-relevant curriculum
Academic and career support
Program Overview Why get a terrorism and homeland security certificate on campus?
Are you interested in emergency management planning or even protecting against terrorist threats? With a Terrorism and Homeland Security Certificate from Southern New Hampshire University, you'll build the knowledge and skills needed to understand, analyze and address threats to national security.
Skills you'll learn:
- Theory, research and historical perspectives
- Think critically and independently
- Socially responsible citizenship
- Cultural and ethical awareness
- Effectively communicate
- Solve problems analytically
Courses & Curriculum Learn cyber protection with on-campus terrorism and homeland security courses
In your classes, you'll have the opportunity to discover a broad scope of justice. You can start by learning about the criminal justice system in the U.S. and abroad, as well as the different cultural views and applications of law. Then, you can tackle more specific topics, such as terrorism, emergencies and disasters and cyber protection. Alongside your faculty mentors, you'll explore historical acts and determine how strategies and research need to evolve in our ever-changing technological environment.
Note: This campus-based certificate is available to students not enrolled in our AS or BS justice studies programs, non-enrolled students, part-time students and other students as approved by the department chair.
Learn from instructors with industry experience
Our faculty bring with them decades of knowledge and experience in criminal justice, which informs the development of SNHU’s courses and curriculum. They look forward to supporting your journey both in the classroom and as you work toward a career in your field.
Lisa Speropolous
Position
Associate Professor and Department Chair, Justice Studies
Joined SNHU
2017
Education
- PhD in Sociology and BA in Psychology from the University of New Hampshire
- MS in Criminal Justice from Northeastern University
Prior to teaching on campus at SNHU, Dr. Speropolous taught at the University of New Hampshire and North Shore Community College, as well as for SNHU online since 2014. Speropolous is a passionate educator who was nominated for the Excellence in Teaching Award in 2018, 2019 and 2020. During her time as a graduate student, Speropolous also earned a Cognate in College Teaching and dedicated much of her time to the scholarship of teaching and learning. Her research interests primarily focus on childhood victimization, delinquency and evidence-based crime reduction initiatives.
To learn more about SNHU faculty, visit our campus faculty page.
Campus major courses
You’ll take major courses that provide you with a solid foundation in your area of study – in some cases featuring experiential or project-based learning opportunities, labs, simulations and internships. These courses will allow you to learn a wide variety of topics and help prepare you for a role in your desired field.
Courses may include:
Visit the course catalog to view the full Terrorism and Homeland Security Certificate curriculum.
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Career Outlook What can I do with a terrorism and homeland security certificate?
For students currently majoring in something other than justice studies, this undergraduate certificate helps provide the additional background in security that some companies and government organizations desire.
If you're just entering the workforce, this certificate could help you get a head start on entry-level positions. Or for those already working, earning a terrorism and homeland security certificate could help provide the skills and knowledge needed to advance in your role. Either way, you could explore fields such as business security, law enforcement, federal service agencies, terrorism prevention, the courts, corrections, dispute resolution, victim advocacy, the military and more. Plus, you could increase your career options by completing your BS in Justice Studies at SNHU.
Campus Student Experience So, what's it like taking classes on campus?
In your classes here, you'll tackle topics like preparing for, mitigating, managing and recovering from emergencies and disasters. You could also collaborate with your peers on interpreting and identifying terrorist events so you can develop protective measures and assess their next move. Finally, you might spend your time analyzing potential threats to the nation's infrastructure and border security, developing both military and non-military strategies.
Student support
At SNHU, you'll never have to worry about feeling alone. Here, you’ll have help from your advisors, access to tutoring and office hours, career coaching, and mental health services so you can do your best and feel your best.
Additionally, our Office of Diversity Programs, International Student Services and Campus Accessibility Center make campus an inclusive place for everyone. Visit our Student Services page to learn more about our support offerings.
Small class sizes
With small class sizes, you’ll learn in an environment where professors with real world experience know you by name.
Here, you’re not getting lost in giant lecture halls, but instead, actively participating in thoughtful dialogue where you’re always encouraged to collaborate with your peers and ask questions when they arise.
State-of-the-art facilities
Our 300-acre campus has everything you need. From technology-advanced classroom settings to your dorms complete with fitness centers and hangout spots, our goal is to give you the best college experience possible.
Whether you’re learning in a classroom, in a lab, on the field, or in your field, you’ll have what you need to be successful from the moment you wake up to the moment you close your textbooks.
School of Arts, Sciences and Education Learn about the School of Arts, Sciences and Education
From understanding why people behave the way they do, to studying and tackling today's environmental issues, the School of Arts, Sciences and Education serves as an academic hub for creativity, collaboration and learning. Here, you'll have the chance to gain real-world experience through internships, student teaching, lab work and community-based projects. From studying cells under a microscope or analyzing crime scenes to leading a student-teaching session in an elementary classroom, you’ll learn how the world works so you can help make it a better place.
Student teaching opportunities
Inkwell game design studio
State-of-the-art labs
How SNHU makes college affordable
At Southern New Hampshire University, we're on a mission to make high-quality education more accessible with more affordable tuition. With 70+ career-focused majors, state-of-the-art facilities, D2 sports and over 70 student clubs and organizations, you can get the campus experience you've always dreamed of at a more affordable price.
This certificate is not eligible for federal financial aid. Students seeking alternatives to federal financial aid can explore tuition assistance, grants and scholarships, as well as private loans. To learn more about private loans, visit our Student Loans page.
Accreditations
SNHU is accredited by the regional accreditor the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE). The university also carries specialized accreditations for some programs.
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