Course Info. for National Security & Terrorism CCV - Course Blurbs and Essential Objectives
 
 
 

Catalog Year


Current Catalog Year: 2023-2024

Course Blurbs and Essential Objectives

POS-2070   National Security & Terrorism   3 Credits
 
A survey of domestic and international terrorism and national security issues. Topics include a brief history of terrorism and its evolution; financing, attack, recruitment and training methods of terrorist groups; terrorist exploitation of the media; and counterterrorism strategies.
 
    1. Trace the evolution of terrorism and terrorist groups over the past century.
    2. Explain the operation and recruitment methods of terrorist cells and groups.
    3. Describe terrorist groups historic and current exploitation of the media.
    4. Examine the American nation’s evolving response to domestic and international terrorist activity.
    5. Explore the relationship between U.S. foreign policy and terrorist activity.
    6. Analyze current recommendations for a secure homeland defense.


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