Graduate Certificate program in Homeland Security at Lasell University

Deploying sustainable solutions for preventing and investigating, terror-related and cyber-related threats attacks to national and international security.

Ethically balancing national security priorities and civil liberties.

The land Security and Global Justice Certificate positions you to play an invaluable role in safeguarding our nation against domestic threats. The certificate provides preparation in federal law enforcement practices, international justice policy, and collaboration with law enforcement, emergency management, public safety, and the military.

Interconnected world issues related to land security and international crime are challenging topics that are increasingly becoming complex.

Graduates in the land Security and Global Justice Certificate could pursue work in federal protection agencies, law enforcement, investigative services, and other related areas which includes roles such as:.

This curriculum provides the fundamentals for those interested in criminal justice, land security global justice professions.

The curriculum is comprised of 15 credits (5 courses).

This course provides a critical analysis of the land Security and the political and organizational factors involved in its structure and administration. Students will explore the evolution of land security as a concept and a redirection of national policies and priorities, including any related issues and challenges with implementation. land security is a continuously changing field with close connections to numerous academic disciplines and practitioner communities (i.e. law enforcement, emergency management, public safety, the military). This course is designed to draw on insights from these connections as well as useful insights from other areas, such as business, economics and organizational studies, to examine how land security strategy and policy is made.

This course addresses the nature and scope of international and transnational crime and the emerging legal framework for its prevention and control. The course will emphasize international aspects of the work of different criminal justice agencies, such as formal and informal police cooperation and the use of mutual assistance and extradition agreements, on the international structures created for crime prevention, punishment and control. The course also explores current issues and controversies of transnational crime, international law, and or human rights. Possible topics include terrorism, genocide, human trafficking, and immigration issues.

In this class, students analyze methods criminals use on the Internet to commit crimes. The course also covers various methods of computer security, their complexity and adequacy. Students study methods for creating backup information systems and developing means for recovering data in case it is destroyed or stolen. Potential threats to Internet systems and how they could affect the way individuals and companies use and rely on the systems are introduced.This course also examines the political, legal and policy aspects of the use of information technologies by governmental organizations.

Candidates seeking admission to Lasell University Criminal Justice Certificate must hold a bachelor degree from an accredited institution and demonstrate through academic background and or work experience the ability to succeed in graduate studies. GRE GMAT scores are not required for admission. The TOEFL may be waived for international applicants who have earned a bachelor degree at an accredited college university in the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, or Canada. All other applicants must submit a TOEFL IELTS score.

A one-page personal statement describing your goals, strengths, and potential for achievement in graduate school.

land Security is not F-1 eligible, international applicants can only be considered for the online curriculum option.

All International applicants need to submit English equivalency from one of the following: TOEFL scores: minimum required score is 80 (iBT) or IELTS, minimum required score is 6.0 Pearson PTE Academic minimum score is 53 Duolingo minimum required score is 105. The English equivalency scores may be waived for international applicants who have earned a bachelor degree at an accredited college university in the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, or Canada.

Newton, MA 02466.

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