PAD 5960 - Introduction to Homeland Security and All Hazards

3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

This course covers general themes related to the introduction to the field of homeland security and understanding of all hazards. It will analyze shortcomings in response to great natural and manmade disasters in recent U.S. history such as Hurricane Katrina, Waldo Canyon fire, Black Forest fire, Hurricane Sandy, Fukushima nuclear incident, etc. The course is designed to expose and bring students to the discussion about great disasters in the past, but also to the discussion about issues that are representing threat to the country in the future such as climate change, cyber security, non-state actors operating in the territories of failed states, etc. Meets with CJ 5960. Prer., Graduate and nondegree graduate students only.