Today, we depend on trained professionals to identify security concerns and to develop effective response strategies to protect facilities and infrastructures. These individuals use advanced technology for fire protection, crime prevention, and environmental monitoring. They ensure that critical systems, such as back-up power, life safety equipment, and water infrastructure are fully operational and in compliance with all regulatory requirements. This 18-credit Advanced Certificate in Facility and Infrastructure Security includes coursework in facilities management, contingency planning, security systems technology, and environmental risk assessment.

Curriculum Requirements

Choose (6) courses from the following:

• ENGY 620 Facilities Operation and Maintenance
• ENGY 625 Facilities Management Seminar
• ENGY 630 Facility Security and Contingency Planning
• ENGY 635 Security Systems and Technology
• ENGY 710 Power Plant Systems
• ENVT 650 Hazardous Waste Operations
• ENVT 710 Environmental Instrumentation Lab
• ENVT 720 Environmental Audits and Monitoring
• ENVT 730 Geographical Information Systems
• ENVT 750 Environmental Risk Assessment
• ENVT 775 Water Infrastructure Security

Prerequisite: A bachelor's degree is required for admission into this certificate program. A management or engineering background is desirable but not required. The curriculum covers security systems and issues from a management perspective.

The Infrastructure Security Management cerftificate courses are offered by the departments of Environmental Technology and Energy Management. The M.S. in Environmental Technology and the M.S. in Energy Management each offer a Concentration in Facility and Infrastructure Security.