HS 100 - Introduction to Homeland Security

Credit Hours: 3

An introductory course to homeland security which will provide students with a basic understanding regarding the practices and principles of homeland security including, but not limited to, a study of the formation of the Department of Homeland Security, the Patriot Act and other legislation pertaining to homeland security. Students will also receive a fundamental understanding of terrorism.

Course Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will have a thorough understanding of what the term Homeland Security means and how our government completely reorganized 22 different departments or agencies into one department responsible for Homeland Security.

F/S (C, N)

This course can be used as a criminal justice elective or an open college elective.