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Homeland Security Certificate
Fall 2013
Online or On Campus

Course One: Terrorism, Culture and the Philosophy of Extremism

$249: Individual Course | $1245: Full Certificate

This certificate is non-credit but it does qualify for continuing education units.
Total Course CEUs:
33 Contact Hours | 3.3 CEUs

Note: In order to receive the Basic Homeland Security Certificate, a minimum of three courses must be completed. In order to receive the Advanced Homeland Security Certificate, all five courses must be successfully completed.

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Course Description:

Taught by leading experts, the Homeland Security Certificate is a concise and comprehensive program designed to equip professionals interested in working in the homeland security field. Participants will gain practical and dynamic understanding of current theory and practice to lead and work more effectively in the homeland security community.

Students can engage in sessions from the psychology of extremism to the evolution of terrorism, advances in counterterrorism, international relations, threat assessments and analysis, cyberpolitics, homeland defense, disaster relief policy and administration. This rare offering delivers a multidisciplinary learning experience in one of the most complex challenging fields of our time.

After successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the history and composition of interagency roles within the homeland security community
  • Identify key international, political, social and psychological origins of extremism
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the range of physical and cyber threats to the homeland and their implications
  • Demonstrate ability to identify the key elements to developing and implementing effective threat assessment and disaster response plans
  • More effectively manage and communicate in complex, high-stress and changing environments

Program Format: Online and On Campus

Program Instructors Include:
Bramwell Osula, Ph.D.
Jay Gary, Ph.D.
Steven Kunich

Course Schedule:

Course One: Terrorism, Culture and the Philosophy of Extremism

Hybrid Students: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Regent University Metroplex Building, Suite 102
Day 2 and Beyond - Online via Blackboard
Online Students: Online via Blackboard Only

Course Two: National Security and Counter Terrorism

Hybrid Students: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m
Regent University Communication and the Arts Building, Room 102
Online Students: Online via Blackboard only
Day 2 and Beyond - Online via Blackboard
Online Students: Online via Blackboard Only

Course Three: Cybersecurity and the Role of Cyberpolitics

Hybrid Students: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m
Regent University Communication and the Arts Building, Room 102
Online Students: Online via Blackboard only
Day 2 and Beyond - Online via Blackboard
Online Students: Online via Blackboard Only

Course Four: Disaster Response

Hybrid Students: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m
On Site Location TBD
Online Students: Online via Blackboard only
Day 2 and Beyond - Online via Blackboard
Online Students: Online via Blackboard Only

Course Five: Leading Through Complexity

Hybrid Students: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m
On Site Location TBD
Online Students: Online via Blackboard only
Day 2 and Beyond - Online via Blackboard
Online Students: Online via Blackboard Only

Course Location:

Hyrbid Course: Regent University Metroplex Building - Suite 102,
Communication and the Arts Building - Room 102, TBD, and Online
Online Course: Online via Blackboard only

Course CEUs:
33 Contact Hours | 3.3 CEUs

Course Fee:
$249: Individual Course
$1,245: Total Certificate Cost
Note: In order to receive the Basic Homeland Security Certificate, a minimum of three courses must be completed. In order to receive the Advanced Homeland Security Certificate, all five courses must be successfully completed.

About the Instructors:

Dr. Bramwell OsulaDr. Bramwell Osula

Dr. Osula is an applied human services practitioner with a wealth of experience that cuts across the areas of global leadership, cultural analysis, and consultant management. He is active in a variety of leadership and other programs as a professor, consultant, trainer, and mentor. He is a frequent participant in and organizer of training workshops and professional development seminars. His interests include, leadership development, organizational diagnosis, consulting theory and practice, ethics, cross-cultural analyses, security and public policy.

Dr. Jay GaryDr. Jay Gary

Dr. Gary joined the faculty of the School of Business & Leadership in 2003. He is an assistant professor who directs the Strategic Foresight program, which helps students from the MBA to doctoral level master the art of foresight in both business and community contexts. He also serves as the program director of the M.A. in Strategic Foresight and directs the Christian Futures network.

steven kunichStephen Kunich

Stephen Kunich instructs our Disaster Preparedness course and has a 30 year background in Emergency Response/First Responder positions. He has performed all aspects of Law Enforcement, Corrections, and Customs Border Clearance and Immigration. He has several specialties such as Physical Security, Nuclear and Classified material protection, and the development of non lethal technologies for the Military in his background. Several of these functions were undertaken in foreign countries further expanding his expertise in coordinating efforts. Previously he facilitated a course in Advanced Counter Terrorism and uses this to parallel how major Terrorist situations generate the same types of Emergency Response. He is a member of the Newport News Community Emergency Response Team

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