Homeland Security Certificate

Domestic Students:

Final deadline for receipt of complete applications:

• Fall - August 13
• Spring - January 7
• Summer I - Not Offered
• Summer II - Not Offered

*Priority deadline to receive complete applications:

• Fall - April 1
• Spring - November 1
• Summer I - Not Offered
• Summer II - Not Offered

International Students:

Final deadline for receipt of complete applications:

• Fall - May 1
• Spring - December 3
• Summer I - Not Offered
• Summer II - Not Offered

*Priority deadline to receive complete applications:

• Fall - April 1
• Spring - November 1
• Summer I - Not Offered
• Summer II - Not Offered

*Complete application should be received for full admissions and funding consideration

Complete Application for Admission:

• Apply for Admission via Apply Texas Application
• An applicant may defer admission to an earlier/later semester. Applications are valid for one year. One deferral is allowed per application.

 Application fee:

• $50 for US citizen, $70 for International Students
  • Pay during application process
  • Pay fee online: Pay Online
  • Pay fee on campus to Business Office

Please Note: Applicants who wish to apply for a different program will be required to submit a new application. The application processing fee is required for each application submitted.

Requirements:

Application requirements specific to this program :

• Official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate course work taken at any accredited college or University attended (Foreign College credits/transcripts require an official foreign evaluation. Please click here). TAMU-CC transcript is not required.
• A 300-500 word essay/personal statement describing work experience, educational goals, professional goals, languages spoken and any other material that would be relevant. The essay should also address the reasons and motivations for seeking a graduate certificate.
• Resume

Submit supporting documents online.

Application requirements for international applicants:

• Copy of current Visa (if applicable)
• English Language Proficiency. TAMUCC currently accepts the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) within the last 2 years :
  • Official TOEFL score minimum paper-based score of 550 or internet-based score of 79-80
  • Official IELTS score minimum 6.5

• Persons seeking admission to the program should first contact the program faculty and identify a faculty member, or members, willing to serve as the graduate supervisor, and the applicant must include a summary of their discussions with faculty members in their essay. Applicants will not be admitted to the program without a graduate supervisor. 
• If you'd like to learn more about the College of Liberal Arts, please visit the College website.