HS 105 - Terrorism and Hate Crimes

Credit Hours: 3

An in-depth examination of domestic and international terrorism and the threats posed on our homeland security. In addition, students will gain an understanding of legislation concerning both hate crimes and terrorism. Class can be used as a criminal justice or open college elective.

Course Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to understand the threats posed by terrorism to our security. Students will have an understanding as to the root causes, the dangers posed by weapons of mass destruction and how our government is responding to these threats (counter terrorism techniques). Upon completion students will also have an understanding of hate crimes and the differences between hate crimes, terrorist crimes and traditional crimes.

F/S (C, N)

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