Advanced Professional Certificate Course Curriculum
Terrorism Studies Certificate Of The Roman Institute for International Studies
Study with team of experts and professionals to acquire professional training in the study of extremist groups and states that utilize the tactics of terrorism, and in the policy instruments available to counter terrorism.
Students in the Terrorism Studies Certificate program take terrorism-related courses, national security and intelligence Studies,seminars, and workshops taught by professionals of this great Institution’s Faculty who are recognized internationally for their expertise on terrorism and ideological extremism.
Overview
The Institute’s Terrorism Certificate Course requires a total of three months and 20 credits, focuses on the study of violence-prone extremist groups and their historical evolution, ideological motivations, organizational structure, demographic profile, operational methods, and potential interest in carrying out mass casualty attacks, including the acquisition and use of weapons of mass destruction (WMD).
Students currently enrolled in a degree program can apply to the certificate program and must complete the credits in addition to their degree Certificates. Non-degree students can apply for the Proficiency and Basic certificates. Individuals interested in professional Advance certificate should have a recent undergraduate or advanced degree in international relations, science, engineering, Criminology , Peace and Conflict, Sociology, law, or related fields. Those with prior professional work experience and/or selected course work in non-proliferation, terrorism studies, international security, or related fields may also apply.
Study In Person and/or Online
Our courses are available in person and online. Please note that many of your online courses will be live (synchronous) so you will have to keep time zones in mind. The faculty, curriculum, and per-credit cost are the same for both formats so you will have the flexibility to study online or in person, or easily switch between the two experiences as your personal and professional needs allow.
Terrorism Research Resources
The Institute has a rich variety of Expertise, speakers, conferences, research activities, publications, and professional networking opportunities for students interested in terrorism studies.
Curriculum
The certificate consists of 20 credits.
Required courses (4 credits)
All students earning the Terrorism Studies Certificate must complete the following:
Introduction to Terrorism
Electives (16 credits)
Students must complete at least 16 credits of advanced courses and/or workshops. Sample options:
International Security Research and Analysis
National Security Challenges
Introduction to Intelligence
US National Security Policymaking
UN Global Terrorism Index
Introduction to Cyber Security
Fundamentals of Cyber Security
Tabletop Exercise Design and Operations (Workshop)
Transnational Crime and Terrorism
Human Trafficking
Nuclear Weapon and Trafficking
Political Violence in Africa
Emergency Response to Terrorism
Digital Extremism
Intelligence, Drones and Surveillance
Counterterrorism (Seminar)
Countering Violent Extremism (Seminar)
Corruption
Global Jihadism
Deterring and Influencing Terrorism and WMD (Seminar)
Terror and Counterterrorism in Africa
Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Terrorism (Seminar)
Current Trends in Terrorism Research (Seminar)
Terrorism in South Asia (Semina
Victims of Terrorism
Terrorism Financing
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Drug Trafficking