PAD 5950 - Major Issues in National and Homeland Security

3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

This course covers historical developments of the national security apparatus in the United States since the end of World War II, its role during the Cold War, and developments after the Cold War and in the aftermath of 9/11. Students will be exposed to the discussions about new challenges to the national and homeland security apparatus such as radical religious ideology, proliferation of failed states and non-state actors, 4th generation warfare and issues such as climate change and cybercrime proliferation and their impact on national and homeland security. Meets with CJ 5950. Prer., Graduate and nondegree graduate students only.