Homeland Defense and Security

Catalog description

Examines the foundational elements of homeland defense and security. The first part of the course focuses on defining homeland defense. The second part of the course examines the government bureaucracy involved in providing for homeland defense. Here, the course analyzes how the U.S. system of federalism affects homeland defense. In addition, this section examines the nature and functions of different state, local, and federal agencies as it relates to homeland defense. The next part of the course analyzes specific threats (foreign and domestic) to homeland defense. Lastly, the course examines strategies to protect against threats to homeland defense. Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Other Hours: 0 Contact Hours: 3 Grade Mode: Normal (A, B, C, D, F) Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Philosophy Schedule Type (Primary): Lecture Schedule Type (Additional): Seminar Small Group Click here for the Schedule of Classes.