Led by a team of experts with credentials and experience unmatched throughout the world, the graduate certificate in Arctic security will equip you with the expertise to understand and navigate the complex concerns encompassing this critical region.
This program is designed for bachelor’s degree graduates of all majors who want to excel as part of the Arctic workforce, particularly in areas related to homeland security, public safety and emergency management. This includes professionals working at all levels, in both the public and private sector. Although the program is Arctic-focused, the skills you gain will be applicable to any region, making this online graduate certificate also valuable for students who live and work around the world.
Required courses for the Arctic security program include Vulnerability and Protection, Circumpolar Competition-Arctic Diplomacy and Defense, and Arctic Strategies and Operations. You’ll also have the opportunity to specialize your studies further in areas such as homeland security, human security, and security and disaster management.
Looking for one of the best online graduate certificate programs for working professionals? Online education at UAF emphasizes practical career training you can directly apply to your career. We also offer affordable in-state tuition for all of our online programs, regardless of where you live.
The estimated cost for the Arctic security program based on current rates is $8,171 – $9,110. Use code UAFCBSM when applying to get your application fee waived!
See what your dollars go toward on the UAF eCampus Tuition and Fees page.
In this program, you’ll design projects based on your interests and career goals. You’ll also take part in weekly online sessions and discussions.
The Graduate Certificate in Arctic Security is the perfect complement to my military experience in Alaska. It provides strategic overviews of Arctic operations across all spectrums of the security domain and the instructors have broad military backgrounds coupled with strong policy and research experience. UAF’s Arctic Security courses have been key to my understanding of the Arctic, its Indigenous people and the many other stakeholders that shape the security domain.
At UAF, online courses typically do not have set meeting times but do have weekly deadlines. While there are some standard practices, each course is designed by the instructor to best teach the material. Most courses run the full length of the 16-week semester.
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