Counter Violent Extremism

Catalog description

Counter violent extremism (CVE) strategies are necessary in order to combat both domestic and international violent extremism. Radicalization into violent extremism is occurring throughout our world and it is necessary to understand this radicalization process, in addition to ideologies. Once students understand these radicalization processes and ideologies, CVE strategies can be developed and implemented within federal, state, and local communities. This course will specifically, examine CVE strategies occurring in the U.S. through federal grant opportunities and through the online social media campaigns.