Department: HSEC Homeland Security

CodeNameDescription
HSEC180Introduction to Emergency Management and Homeland SecurityStudents will study the components of federal, state, and local homeland security agencies and the relationships between these agencies and the private sector. Particular attention will be placed on policy, plans, and procedures for disaster prepara...
HSEC200Policing in an Era of Homeland SecurityStudents will develop an understanding of police operations within the context of homeland security. Issues to be discussed include a detailed exploration of federal homeland security law enforcement agencies, policing strategies, and contextual tac...
HSEC210Border and Transportation SecurityProvides an introduction to modern border and transportation security challenges as well as different strategies to mitigate issues related to border and transportation security. Students will be required to discuss cultural, economic, legal, and po...
HSEC220Infrastructure and Environmental SecurityProvides an introduction to the policy, strategy, and practical application of critical infrastructure and environmental security from an all-hazards perspective. Discusses a strategic context for 21st century risks to critical infrastructure systems...
HSEC250Command and Control SystemsStudents will explore the various emergency plans developed to address various homeland security threats including terrorist actions, natural disasters, and manmade catastrophes. Topics include the Incident Command System (ICS), specific roles and r...
HSEC332TerrorismThis course will examine the various definitions of terrorism and terrorist groups. This course will also examine theories explaining terrorist behavior and how economics, race, religion and other factors influence terrorism and motivate terrorist gr...
HSEC355Emergency Management and Homeland Security PlanningStudents will explore the concepts of emergency operations plans. Students will analyze and evaluate emergency operations plans that address terrorist events and natural and manmade disasters using all-hazards risk analysis. Students will evaluate t...
HSEC403Field Experience in Emergency Management And Homeland SecurityProvides an opportunity for Homeland Security students to apply learned knowledge and experience field work in an appropriate homeland security program, under the supervision of experienced homeland security and/or emergency management personnel.
HSEC410Intelligence OperationsStudents will explore the collection, analysis, sharing and dissemination of information in local, state and federal governments and the private sector. Students will examine the interdependence of intelligence-gathering agencies. Students will compa...
HSEC432Emergency ManagementThis course will introduce students to homeland security and emergency management protocols, natural disaster management, and the network of government, business, and non-profit resources. The course will also discuss policies and processes involved...
HSECELCTHomeland Security ElectiveNo Description Set