Course Descriptions
Administration of Justice
MAJ 7000
Contemporary Issues in Homeland Security
3 credits
This course will provide an introduction to the concept of Homeland Security, its place in today's society, and how our nation's approach to manmade and disaster response has changed since September 11th, 2001. Students will be given an overview of the statutory authority establishing DHS to include the agency's role and responsibilities. This overview will address Federal, State and local entities' responsibilities for Homeland Security, and the means by which they coordinate efforts with each other. The impact of terrorism, homegrown violent extremism and radicalization as well as terrorist tactics, techniques, and practices will be discussed. During this course, students will be asked to identify current threats facing the homeland and to participate in discussions relevant to the current course material.View Basic Course Information
