Public Safety & Emergency Management
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Public Safety & Emergency Management
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Assessment and Social Control of Legalized Cannabis Certificate of Graduate Study
On-Campus
Graduate
This program prepares professionals to engage with the legal cannabis sector across regulation, compliance and public oversight, and supports informed participation in regulatory agencies, policy development and compliance-focused roles.
Upcoming Terms
Spring 2027: Spring Entry Term
Apply by Nov 1, 2026
Summer 2027: Summer Entry Term
Apply by Apr 1, 2027
Borders, Ports of Entry, and Homeland Security Certificate of Undergraduate Study
On-Campus
Transfer
This program is designed for aspiring security professionals looking to master theoretical perspectives and methodologies in border control to qualify for roles in emergency management and homeland security.
Upcoming Terms
Spring 2027: Spring Entry Term
Apply by Nov 1, 2026
Fall 2027: Fall Entry Term
Apply by Jul 1, 2027
Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management
On-Campus
First-year
Transfer
This interdisciplinary program is designed for students interested in a career in homeland security, municipal or county emergency management, intelligence analysis, military service and border security and patrol.
Upcoming Terms
Fall 2027: Fall Entry Term
Apply by Mar 1, 2027
Disaster Public Health Preparedness and Emergency Response Operations Certificate of Undergraduate Study
On-Campus
Transfer
This program is designed for those who are looking to master health crisis control and humanitarian intervention strategies to qualify for specialist roles in disaster response and emergency management.
Upcoming Terms
Spring 2027: Spring Entry Term
Apply by Nov 1, 2026
Fall 2027: Fall Entry Term
Apply by Jul 1, 2027
First Responder Executive Leadership Certificate of Graduate Study
On-Campus
Graduate
For emergency management leaders at the federal, state, and local levels to help communities, businesses, and individuals to protect themselves from threats and mount an all-hazards response.
Upcoming Terms
Fall 2027: Fall Entry Term
Apply by Jul 1, 2027
Law and Justice Studies
On-Campus
First-year
Transfer
This program offers a practical path to understanding the justice system from every angle—policing, courts, corrections and policy.
Cost per credit:
$588.63
Upcoming Terms
Fall 2027: Fall Entry Term
Apply by Mar 1, 2027
Law and Justice Studies
Online
First-year
Transfer
This program offers a practical path to understanding the justice system from every angle—policing, courts, corrections and policy.
Cost per credit:
$609
Time to completion:
42-48 months
Credit Hours:
120
Upcoming Terms
Spring 2027: Spring Module A
Apply by Jan 5, 2027
Spring 2027: Spring Module B
Apply by Mar 2, 2027
M.A. in Criminal Justice
On-Campus
Graduate
This program prepares students for professional advancement within criminal justice agencies and research organizations, and for leadership roles, applied research positions and continued study at the doctoral level.
Upcoming Terms
Spring 2027: Summer Entry Term
Apply by Nov 1, 2026
Fall 2027: Fall Entry Term
Apply by Jul 1, 2027
M.S. in Emergency and Threat Response Management
On-Campus
Graduate
This program prepares professionals to address natural hazards, technological incidents, terrorism and emerging threats, preparing them to fill critical leadership gaps at local, state, regional, and national levels.
Upcoming Terms
Spring 2027: Spring Entry Term
Apply by Nov 1, 2026
Fall 2027: Fall Entry Term
Apply by Jul 1, 2027
M.S. in Emergency and Threat Response Management
Online
Graduate
This program prepares professionals to address natural hazards, technological incidents, terrorism and emerging threats, preparing them to fill critical leadership gaps at local, state, regional, and national levels.
Cost per credit:
$955
Time to completion:
24 months
Credit Hours:
30
Upcoming Terms
Spring 2027: Spring Module A
Apply by Jan 5, 2027
Spring 2027: Spring Module B
Apply by Mar 2, 2027
Public Health Preparedness and Emergency Medical Management Certificate of Graduate Study
On-Campus
Graduate
This program develops advanced knowledge in planning, coordination and response across disasters, pandemics, terrorism and emerging health threats.
Upcoming Terms
Spring 2026: Spring Entry Term
Apply by Nov 1, 2026
The Social, Behavioral, and Legal Impact of Cannabis Legislation Certificate of Undergraduate Study
Online
Transfer
Students will develop a multidisciplinary perspective of cannabis legislation, history, policy and process.
Cost per credit:
$589
Time to completion:
12 months
Credit Hours:
12
Upcoming Terms
Fall 2027: Fall Module A
Apply by Aug 18, 2027
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