CJ 3910 (HSEP 3910) (PO 3910) - Terrorism

This course is designed to introduce students to the study of terrorism and its challenges for national security. Students will explore numerous features of the subject including, but not limited to, definitional dilemmas, the origins and evolution of terrorism, tactical and targeting innovation, the psychology and characteristics of terrorist actors and counter‐terrorism strategies employed by the Department of Homeland Security to protect against terrorist threat. Both international and domestic terrorist actors will be explored. Prerequisites: CJ 1110 or CJ 1230 or HSEP 1010 or PO 1110 or PO 1510 or PO 1520. Credits: 4