This program is a partnership between San Diego State University and Cal Poly San Luis Obispo that is designed to offer courses in California to a wide audience. This new program is offered for credit and is conveniently held online.

Who Should Attend: The certificate is designed for professionals working in public safety, security management, disaster management and recovery, law enforcement, information and communications personnel, fire protection, as well as corporate executives responsible for security programs. Those seeking to enter the fields of disaster management and homeland security will also find the certificate beneficial.

• Seven courses offered in an online, interactive format.
• No additional fee for the dual college certificate
• Military Spouse approved program

This certificate will be an important addition to your resume and not only prepares you for leadership positions in these growing fields, but also can help you complete an undergraduate degree or graduate degree at Cal Poly.

By completing the courses, you will receive a dual Professional Certificate In Disaster Management and Homeland Security from both SDSU and Cal Poly.

In order to earn the certificate, students must complete six of the following seven courses:

DMHS 351 Introduction to Emergency Management
DMHS 352 Terrorism: Understanding the Threat
DMHS 353 Introduction to Crisis Communications
DMHS 401 Disaster Recovery
DMHS 405 Disaster Sustained Operations
DMHS 432 Disaster Operations Planning
DMHS 466 Enhanced Exercise Design

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