CCOG for CJA 117 Fall 2025
- 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
Introduces Homeland Security and its function of coordinating efforts to develop and implement a comprehensive national strategy to secure the nation from terrorist threats or attacks. Covers agencies associated with Homeland Security along with their duties and relationships. Explores historical events, laws, issues, coordinated attempts, critical threats and other topics related to protecting the national infrastructure. Prerequisites: WR 121. Audit available.
Intended Outcomes for the course
Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to:
- Describe how to help prevent, prepare, respond and recover from terrorist-related or other crisis incidents.
- Demonstrate situational awareness while assessing and evaluating potential threats to Homeland Security.
- Understand the history, organization, and structure of 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