Created in cooperation with and under the direction of the Technical Support Working Group (TSWG), the Certificate Program in the Psychological Aspects of Terrorism and Homeland Security at Saint Joseph’s University was designed for professionals who are involved in the planning, management, response, and aftercare associated with emergency incidents including domestic and foreign terrorism. The certificate program is further applicable to those individuals who scholarly pursue the study of psychology as it applies to terrorism and emergency response.

The TSWG is the U.S. national forum that identifies, prioritizes, and coordinates interagency and international research and development requirements for combating terrorism. The TSWG rapidly develops technologies and equipment to meet the high-priority needs of the combating terrorism community, and addresses joint international operational requirements through cooperative research and development with major allies.

For more information, contact Dr. Paul L. DeVito, Executive Director of the ERDLC. To register for the program please click here.

Created in cooperation with and under the direction of the Technical Support Working Group (TSWG) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Certificate Program in Food Protection and Homeland Security at Saint Joseph’s University was designed for professionals who are involved in the food industry from “farm-to-fork”. In addition to providing training to federal, state, and local governments in preparation for acts of terrorism aimed at food, this program is also designed train those in the private sector of the food industry to prepare and respond to food terrorist incidents. The certificate program is further applicable to those individuals who scholarly pursue the study of food science and marketing as it applies to terrorism and emergency response.

The TSWG is the U.S. national forum that identifies, prioritizes, and coordinates interagency and international research and development requirements for combating terrorism. The TSWG rapidly develops technologies and equipment to meet the high-priority needs of the combating terrorism community, and addresses joint international operational requirements through cooperative research and development with major allies.

The FDA promotes public health by promptly and efficiently reviewing clinical research and taking appropriate action on the marketing of regulated products in a timely manner;

With respect to food, FDA protects the public health by ensuring that foods are safe, wholesome, sanitary, and properly labeled and there is reasonable assurance of the safety and effectiveness of food intended for human use.

For more information, contact Dr. Paul L. DeVito, Executive Director of the ERDLC. To register for the program please click here.