Overview
Description
Provides a multidisciplinary overview of homeland security. Examines issues of public policy, public administration, law, criminal justice, information technology, psychological, social and behavioral aspects of terrorism and homeland security.
Requirements
Prerequisites
- Graduate standing at the University of Nevada.
Original catalog text
Prerequisites
Graduate standing at the University of Nevada.
Units
Lecture3
Catalog Details
Offering
Offered: Every Fall
Terms
fall
Restrictions
Graduate standing at the University of Nevada.
Attributes
Standard
Learning Outcomes
- demonstrate an understanding of the mission and goals of Homeland Security.
- analyze the development of the Department of Homeland Security and its agencies.
- demonstrate an understanding of the progression of Executive Orders as they relate to Homeland Security and Counter-Terrorism.
- articulate the roles and responsibilities of agencies under the Department of Homeland Security.
- discuss the different crimes and activities associated with transnational crime.
- distinguish the roles and responsibilities of various intelligence agencies.
- discuss America’s vulnerabilities to cyber-attacks and cyber counter-intelligence operations.
- demonstrate an understanding of America’s National Homeland Security framework and role of law enforcement, business and citizens.