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CJS 211 - Terrorism and Homeland Security

3 Credits
Lecture: 3

Terrorism and Homeland Security presents a broad overview of international and domestic terrorism and political crimes, perspectives on the origins and courses of terrorism and its effects on the United States and the world community. Motives and roles of various national and international terrorist groups are explored, and the legal, political, judicial, military, and law enforcement responses are researched. Specific strategies and recommendations for the prevention and control of terrorism from the international community and the United States Department of Homeland Security are reviewed, with particular emphasis on the Homeland Security infrastructure designed to prevent, control, and prosecute terrorist behavior and organizations.

Articulation: 1.2

Prerequisite: CJS 101  
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