JM 735 - Special Topics in Homeland Security: the Dynamics the Threat Groups

(3 units)

Explore the historical, current and future impact of national and international threat groups to homeland security.

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Fall - Odd Years

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. provide some definitions for terrorism and analyze the concept.
2. understand and explain the historical origins and evolution of terrorism.
3. delineate the government agencies that are responsible for ensuring security to the United States and its interests abroad.
4. identify the groups threatening homeland security and characterize the type and severity of the threats they pose.
5. summarize the strategies developed by the United States to counter terrorist threats.
6. assess the effectiveness of America’s homeland security efforts to date.
7. recognize and discuss future threats to homeland security.

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