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- Effective Term:
- Summer 2014 through Fall 2024
- Course Number:
- CJA 117
- Course Title:
- Introduction to Homeland Security
- Credit Hours:
- 3
- Lecture Hours:
- 30
- Lecture/Lab Hours:
- 0
- Lab Hours:
- 0
Course Description
Intended Outcomes for the course
Upon successful completion students should be able to:
1. Use an understanding of Homeland Security history, organization and structure as a foundation to expand knowledge related to protecting the
national infrastructure.
2. Use critical thinking and communication skills to help prevent, prepare, respond and recover from terrorist-related or other crisis incidents.
3. Maintain situational awareness while assessing and evaluating potential threats to Homeland Security
Course Activities and Design
Activities may include but are not limited to:
? Classroom Lecture
? Guest speakers
? Films and videos
? Role playing scenarios
? Group discussions
Outcome Assessment Strategies
Methods of assessment may include the following: examinations, quizzes, an interview assignment report, research papers, class participation, role playing feedback, oral presentations and group activities.
Course Content (Themes, Concepts, Issues and Skills)
This course will introduce students to topics that include, but are not limited to:
? DHS history and organization
? Protecting the national infrastructure
? Responding and recovering from crisis incidents
? Evaluating potential threats
? Maintaining situational awareness