DSC 3905   Directed Study

Col of Arts, Soc Sci and Human, Department of Criminal Justice

1-12 sh (may be repeated indefinitely for credit)

DSC 4024   Terrorism and Homeland Security

Col of Arts, Soc Sci and Human, Department of Criminal Justice

3 sh (may not be repeated for credit)

This course provides an introduction to terrorism and homeland security, exploring their historical evolution, key concepts, and the relationship between them. Students will explore the causes, motives, and organizational structures of terrorist groups, both internationally and domestically. The course also covers the development of homeland security practices, including the formation of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. It addresses contemporary challenges in achieving national security within a free society. Additional topics include critical infrastructure protection, cyber terror/security, emergency management, preparedness, and law enforcement strategies in combating terrorism and ensuring homeland security. Offered concurrently with DSC 5025. Graduate students will be assigned additional work.

DSC 5025   Terrorism and Homeland Security

Col of Arts, Soc Sci and Human, Department of Criminal Justice

3 sh (may not be repeated for credit)

This advanced course provides a comprehensive examination of terrorism and homeland security, focusing on the complex interplay between these two critical areas in the context of global and domestic threats. Students will critically analyze the historical evolution, underlying ideologies, and organizational dynamics of terrorist groups, while exploring advanced theoretical frameworks that explain their motivations and strategies. The course delves into the development and implementation of homeland security practices, with a particular emphasis on the formation and evolution of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Students will engage with contemporary debates on the balance between national security and civil liberties, critically assessing the challenges of safeguarding a free society in the face of evolving threats. Offered concurrently with DSC 4024. Graduate students will be assigned additional work.