HLS 111 - Introduction to Homeland Security

3 credit hours - Three hours weekly; one term.
This course meets the Social and Behavioral Sciences General Education Requirement.

Demonstrate an understanding of theory, practice, and components of homeland security, including administrative, operational and legislative concepts. Explore both the public sector and private sector or local, state, national, and international levels impacting Homeland Security. Examine the most critical threats confronting Homeland Security.

Crosslisted: Also offered as HLS 111H ; credit will not be given for HLS 111 and also HLS 111H .

Note: Typically offered at MC and OL; all terms.

Course Outcomes:

Analyze the role and function of mass media (nationally and internationally) as influencing people’s perspectives in homeland security and emergency preparedness.
Assess the role, functions of, and coordination between agencies of intelligence, homeland security and emergency preparedness.
Compare the various structures and homeland security initiatives of local, state, federal and international organizations.
Evaluate positions related to critical homeland security ethical issues by using intelligence strategies, case studies and simulations.
Identify valuable information and proven best practices in preparedness and mitigation of hazards.
Propose the need for future change and improvement, based on past changes in homeland security policies, systems, data, and procedures.
Articulate ideas and write valid and reliable intelligence reports, summaries and documents pertaining to homeland security functions.
Explain the characteristics, ideologies, motives, and behaviors of various extremist and terrorist groups that foster and support terrorist, criminal activities.