Domestic and International Terrorism
Academic Level:
Undergraduate
Department:
Social Science
Subject:
Homeland Security
Prerequisites:
Complete CRJ-111 or HMD-111;
Corequisites:
None
Credits:
3
This course provides insight into and analysis of the ideology, structure, financing, and driving forces behind domestic and international terrorist individuals and groups. Students explore the cultural and ideological philosophies as well as the social, economic, political, and religious conditions of select states, groups, and individuals that comprise the phenomenon of terrorism. Additionally, the course offers a critical analysis of governments' responses to the war on terrorism, including contemporary models of counterterrorism.
