Homeland Security (HLSC)
HLSC 110 Introduction to Homeland Security 3 Credits (3,0)
Overview of multidisciplinary approaches to protecting and defending America. Topics include intelligence, emergency management, law and policy, critical infrastructure, terrorism, cyberspace, and risk management.
HLSC 199 Special Topics in Homeland Security 1-6 Credit (1-6,0)
Individual, independent or directed studies of selected topics in homeland security.
HLSC 215 Introduction to Industrial Security 3 Credits (3,0)
Nature, scope, history, and essential elements of workplace security; emphasis on personal and property protection in aviation and industrial settings. Operational strategies for identifying and controlling security exposures; applicable legal issues. Development and evaluation of security programs for selected industries.
HLSC 220 National Security Enterprise 3 Credits (3,0)
Study of the national and homeland security enterprise. Examination of agencies shaping U.S. security policies, including legislative, executive, judicial branches, media, and military.
HLSC 280 Professional Skills in Homeland Security 3 Credits (3,0)
Prepares students for careers in homeland security. Includes ethics, program management, leadership, resume preparation, and interview skills.
HLSC 290 Environmental Security 3 Credits (3,0)
Examines the impact of environmental issues on global security. Topics include infrastructure vulnerabilities, resource shortages, population growth, and threats from climate change.
HLSC 299 Special Topics in Homeland Security 1-6 Credit (1-6,0)
Individual, independent, or directed studies of selected topics in homeland security.
HLSC 315 Critical Infrastructure Security, Resilience, and Risk Analysis 3 Credits (3,0)
Reviews critical infrastructure resilience, sector-specific plans, disaster recovery, and risk analysis frameworks. Involves public-private partnerships, global perspectives, and cost-benefit analysis.
HLSC 320 Homeland Security and Intelligence Law and Policy 3 Credits (3,0)
Key legal, policy, and ethical issues in the context of Homeland Security policy and practice. Examine legal concepts regarding constitutional rights of individuals, legal process, access to courts, intelligence, the law of conflict, and national security principles as they relate to homeland security legislation and policy initiatives.
HLSC 321 Introduction to Fraud Investigation 3 Credits (3,0)
Overview of white-collar crime investigation. Fraud theories, criminal law, business records analysis, and law enforcement strategies.
HLSC 325 Terrorism: Origin, Ideologies, and Goals 3 Credits (3,0)
History and types of terrorism. Examination of terrorist groups, their ideologies, and goals. Counterterrorism strategies and national responses to terrorism.
HLSC 340 Aviation Transportation Security 3 Credits (3,0)
Fundamentals of Aviation Security, industry threat matrix, regulations, and management of security risks in aviation operations. Covers security systems, crisis management, and cybersecurity challenges.
HLSC 342 Maritime Security 3 Credits (3,0)
Broad aspects of maritime security including seaports, regulations, piracy, and terrorism. Examines hotspots like South China Sea and Persian Gulf, with threat mitigation strategies and security vulnerabilities.
HLSC 360 Strategic Planning and Decision Making in Homeland Security 3 Credits (3,0)
Concepts of and techniques for strategic communication related to decision-making: Defining an organization's strategy or direction and making decisions on allocating resources to pursue this strategy, including its capital, technology, and human resources. Nature of strategic planning as it relates to homeland security. Strategic planning in relations to decision-making in more stable environments as well as under uncertainty.
HLSC 375 Studies in Transportation Sector Infrastructure and Protection 3 Credits (3,0)
Examines critical infrastructure in transportation. Risk analysis methods, federal oversight, human factors, security technologies, and case studies involving transportation security.
HLSC 399 Special Topics in Homeland Security 1-6 Credit (1-6,0)
Individual, independent, or directed studies of selected topics in homeland security.
HLSC 405 Emergent Topics in Homeland Security 3 Credits (3,0)
Exploration of emerging topics in terrorism or emergency management. Readings, case studies, and student-led discussions. Includes business continuity planning and policy implications.
HLSC 410 Exercise Design and Evaluation in Homeland Security 3 Credits (3,0)
Principles of exercise design and evaluation in homeland security and emergency management. Discussion-based and operations-based exercise types based upon current national directives, capability-building, interagency coordination, and preparedness strategies. Applicable legislative and policy frameworks. Designing, facilitating, and evaluating exercises aligned with current standards.
HLSC 411 Terrorism, Insurgency and Irregular Warfare 3 Credits (3,0)
Investigates terrorism and insurgency in irregular warfare. Compares U.S. counterterrorism and counterinsurgency strategies, emphasizing the importance of civil-military partnerships and strategic operations.
HLSC 415 Immigration and Homeland Security 3 Credits (3,0)
Overview of key historical, legal, and current debates in U.S. immigration and homeland security. Examines immigration policies, border security, globalization, and immigrant rights.
HLSC 435 International Crime and Criminal Justice Structure 3 Credits (3,0)
Reviews global crime trends, criminology theories, and international criminal justice systems. Covers terrorism, human trafficking, organized crime, and white-collar crime, and strategies to combat them.
HLSC 450 Advanced Topics in Terrorism 3 Credits (3,0)
Examines U.S. counterterrorism policies, history of terrorism, and development of counterterrorism methods. Includes agencies responsible for implementing counterterrorism strategies and use of asymmetric violence.
HLSC 490 Homeland Security Capstone 3 Credits (3,0)
Collaboratively solve a real-world homeland security or emergency management challenge. Research, analyze risk, develop mitigation plans, and create policy recommendations for a client.
HLSC 491 Senior Thesis 3 Credits (3,0)
Pass/fail thesis exploring homeland security or intelligence issues. May replace internship requirement, requiring a project equivalent to 300 hours of internship work.
HLSC 499 Special Topics in Homeland Security 1-6 Credit (1-6,0)
Individual, independent, or directed studies of selected topics in homeland security.