
Overview
About the Emergency Management and Homeland Security Postgrad.Cert at George Mason University
Students already pursuing a master's degree in the school may, in most cases, after admission to a certificate, earn an additional six credits (two courses) in Schar to receive a certificate in addition to the master's degree.
The graduate certificate in emergency management and homeland security may only be pursued on a part-time basis.
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Courses include
- Administration in Public and Nonprofit Organizations
- Emergency Planning and Preparedness
- Managing Homeland Security
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Duration
- Part-time
- 12 months
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Other requirements
General requirements
Candidates for admission to the graduate certificate programs at the Schar School must have a conferred bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) from an accredited college or university. A minimum undergraduate grade point average of 3.00 (on a 4.0 scale) is preferred.
Additional applicant requirements:
- Graduate application and fee
- 750-1,000-word written statement of your goals and interest in the program
- Resume
- Unofficial transcripts from all previous institutions attended in the U.S. For international institutions, transcripts may be unofficial but should include cumulative transcripts, degree certificate, individual semester marksheets (if applicable), and diploma (if applicable).
- Two letters of recommendation. At least one recommendation should be from an individual who is qualified to attest to the candidate’s academic potential.
- Additional requirements for applicants with international credentials.
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23610 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1574 USD per credit during 12 months. -
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23610 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1574 USD per credit during 12 months. -
In-State
11385 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 759 USD per credit during 12 months.
Living costs for Fairfax
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Emergency Management and Homeland Security.
Available Scholarships
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