HSEC 2004 - HOMELAND SECURITY & LAW ENFORCEMENT

Institution:

Central Wyoming College

Subject:

HSEC Homeland Security

Description:

This course is an introduction to terrorism using a criminological or criminal justice framework for studying terrorist groups and individuals, terrorist origins, goals, dynamics, ideologies, counter terrorism, and homeland security. Students examine the structure and dynamics of terrorism, terrorist weapons, strategies and tactics, how they evolve, the ways in which they operate, how terrorists obtain funding, their use of the media, and theories of counter terrorism. Students review definitions of terrorism, analyze specific concepts, and examine issues that arise when responding to terrorism or the threat of terrorism. (3 lect.)

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.cwc.edu/

Phone Number:

(800) 735-8418

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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