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This 12-credit graduate certificate offers a flexible option for students not prepared for a full graduate program or those with a master's degree seeking specialized knowledge in national security policy and administration. Participants gain insights from seasoned professionals with backgrounds in the FBI, CIA, United Nations, Connecticut State Police, private forensic labs, and security organizations. The program equips both current security professionals and career newcomers with essential skills for success in intelligence work. Before completing the program, students must undertake an internship, research project, or thesis, focusing on areas like national security, public safety, emergency response, or homeland security. The Information Protection and Security concentration enables focused study on cybersecurity and safeguarding intelligence community information systems.