School of Undergraduate Studies

Homeland Security Management Major

• Program Objectives
• Degree Requirements
• Course Requirements
• Recommended Minor/Elective Courses

Homeland Security Management Minor

• Program Objectives
• Minor Requirements

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Homeland Security

Minor in Homeland Security

The homeland security minor complements the skills the student gains in his or her major discipline by providing knowledge of the concepts of domestic and international security.

Objectives

The student who graduates with a minor in homeland security will be able to

• Analyze the history of homeland security and evolving concepts in the field in relation to domestic and international security.
• Describe current homeland security policies, operational theories, functions and issues from both domestic and international perspectives.
• Explain the ethical, political, social, environmental and economic issues related to homeland security planning and operations.
• Differentiate the various threats to domestic and international security, including technological and political forms of terrorism.
• Distinguish the various phases of intelligence operations, including planning, execution, administration and evaluation.
• Describe and analyze issues related to cooperation among the international community, state governments, local jurisdictions and private industry in facilitating intelligence operations, infrastructure protection, responses to terrorism and terrorist attacks.

Requirements for the Homeland Security Minor

A minor in homeland security requires the completion of 15 credits of coursework in homeland security. All HMLS courses apply. Students are recommended to take HMLS 302 or 304 as the first course in the minor (if they have not already applied the course toward other degree requirements).

Courses may not duplicate those used to satisfy requirements for the major. At least 9 credits must be earned in upper-level courses (numbered 300 or above). Prerequisites apply for all courses.