Homeland Security occupies a unique place at the interface of national and international security as
well as domestic and foreign policy decision making. It has many dimensions, ranging in diversity from vaccine
development, to border fence building, and efforts to secure air travel, sea containers and critical
infrastructures. Homeland security responsibilities and jurisdictions are divided among federal, state and local
governments, in addition to the private sector. The purpose of this course is to help students develop a better
understanding of the complex set of actors, institutions, processes and issues that constitutes the realm of
homeland security. The course relies upon theories, concepts and case studies to explore the challenges facing
organizations which are part of protecting our homeland security.
Prerequisite Courses