Courses

Fundamentals of Homeland Security provides foundational knowledge about homeland security policy, strategy, organization, and legal issues in the U.S. context.

Analyzes, evaluates, and critiques homeland security plans in practice.

Provides knowledge about protection of critical infrastructure as an aspect of homeland security

Addresses international cooperation in Homeland Security and compare select national approaches as well as teach related practical methods of analysis.

Explores psychological impact of disasters and terrorist attacks on victims, families, rescuers, and society and methods of reducing negative effects.

The homeland security framework depends on strategic planning and organization. This course examines the key issues associated with these.

Examination of the roles of the public and private sectors and the military in preparing for, mitigating, and responding to disasters.

Provides new insights of the emerging threats, disruptive technologies, and techniques for analyzing them to plan for the future of Homeland Security.

This course will provide an overview of transnational crime and its effects on homeland security.

Provides an overview of the homeland defense mission and defense support of civil authorities during disasters, and the distinctions between the two.

This course assesses the controlling authorities that pertain to homeland security, from the U.S. Constitution to major federal statutes, court decisions, and executive directives.