The current drive for globalization, increased travel and trade in food and agricultural products, emerging infectious diseases, and the threat of bioterrorism makes the field of biosecurity an area of major and widespread importance. Biosecurity involves a strategic and integrated approach to excluding, eradicating, and managing threats to human, animal and plant life and health, the environment, and global trade. The overall goal of this certificate program is to equip students with the skill set necessary for the detection, surveillance, and management of agricultural and medical threats. This certificate provides critical thinking skills for the assessment, management, and communication of the biosecurity risks and challenges facing the 21st century. The Biosecurity certificate is designed to meet the career and professional needs of those interested in, or already in industry, public health, homeland security, international security, quarantine and pest management, and organizations involved in emergency preparedness, and general threat management.

Required Courses | 9-14 Credits

Approved Electives | 2-3 Credits