HS 501 Homeland Security Today

This graduate-level course provides a comprehensive introduction to the field of Homeland Security, emphasizing the interdisciplinary nature of the subject and its critical role in safeguarding the nation’s infrastructure, resources, and citizens. Students will explore the key components of homeland security, including emergency management, national security, counterterrorism, border security, cyber security, and risk analysis. The course will examine the evolution of U.S. homeland security policy, the roles of federal, state, and local agencies, and the interaction between public and private sector organizations. Key topics include understanding threats such as terrorism, natural disasters, pandemics, and cyber attacks, as well as the legal, ethical, and policy challenges faced by homeland security professionals. The course will also address the importance of collaboration, coordination, and communication across multiple levels of government and private entities in preparing for and responding to homeland security threats.

Credits

3

Distribution

Social Sciences

Offered

Fall