CRIM 2400 - Introduction to Homeland Security

4.5 Credits

This course focuses on the impact of the war on terrorism upon individuals, society, and the government. It examines how the war on terrorism affected first responders, how it transformed local and state governmental planning, and how it defined a new relationship between state and federal government. The course explores changes in the American prospective on constitutional rights, the capacity of the government and the criminal justice system to respond to international acts of terrorism, and how to keep America safe.

Prerequisites: (1) CRIM 1010

Lecture Hours: 4.5
Lab Hours: 0.0
Internship Hours: 0.0
Clinical or Practicum Hours: 0.0

Course Objectives
1. Describe history of homeland security and define homeland security.

2. Explain modern terrorism and natural disasters, and explain the development, the organizational structure, and the coordinating role of law enforcement with homeland security functions.

3. Describe the Anti-terrorism and Counterterrorism, and the national strategy for Homeland Security.

4. Explain the homeland security threats, and the security cycle, and define the National Incident Management System (NIMS) & Incident Command System (ICS).

5. Explain the political and legal responses to Homeland Security.

6. Explain homeland security communication & technology issues domain security (Sea, Land, Air) &the future of Homeland Security

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