CJ 340 - Terrorism and Homeland Security

3 cr.

(Prerequisite: CJ 110 or permission from Department Chairperson)

This course examines the history and essential characteristics of international and domestic terrorism and political violence, acts of terrorism, and strategies and legal aspects to counter terrorism. Main focuses are on the asymmetrical nature of terrorism, origins and aims of the terrorist groups with a religious, ideological or nationalistic background.