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Earn Your Online Certificate in Terrorism Studies

Since 9/11, nations around the world have faced critical challenges and new threats to their national security. In order to mitigate terror escalations and prepare for emerging dangers, many professionals in the intelligence and public safety communities are expanding their knowledge and skills through education. American Public University is proud to support their educational goals by providing the Graduate Certificate in Terrorism Studies. This unique and industry-relevant certificate is offered entirely online.

Students have the flexibility to complete their education while they maintain their existing duties. In this program, students cover the fundamentals of counter terrorism methodologies and they learn to utilize predictive intelligence methods based on real-world practices. Students are taught to define the causes and effects of terrorism and how to interpret religious and political motivations that spark violent attacks. The program provides an overview of various terrorist groups, their histories, and their ultimate objectives.In addition, students learn analytical methods, predictive tools, and effective procedures on how best to deter or protect against potential threats.

Courses are taught by expert faculty members. Many are foremost counter terrorism leaders who bring their unique experiences working in government agencies, military branches, and private security firms into the online classroom.

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Plan around your work and life responsibilities with courses that are online and feature weekly class schedules with no set login times.

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Part of American Public University System, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Several programs have earned specialty accreditation.

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Certificate students can typically transfer up to 9 credits for previous academic coursework, job experience, and professional training. We also consider ACE-evaluated training and credits by exam.

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You have access to our vast network of working professional students and alumni, and our career services team provides continuous assistance.

Real-World Knowledge

You’ll be guided by faculty skilled in providing an engaging learning journey rooted in real-world experience from government, Fortune 500 companies, healthcare, defense agencies, technology firms, and the military.

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You always have a front row seat in APU’s online classroom. Master’s degree and graduate certificate classes average 11 students.

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$250
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For undergraduate and master’s-level programs with APU’s Military Tuition Grant for eligible students

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