Domestic Intell Homeland Sec

3 Credits · Level: Graduate, Juris Doctor, Undergraduate

Emerging Issues in Homeland Security and the Domestic Intelligence Enterprise This course provides students an introduction to the operational, intelligence and public policy challenges facing Federal, state and local governments as they seek to protect our Nation from a broad range of homeland security related issues. Students will examine the creation and evolution of the United States Department of Homeland Security, it relationship with members of the Intelligence Community, other Federal, state local government organization and the private sector as well as the current and emerging threats facing the United States. This course provides students an operational perspective on a variety of issues facing homeland security and domestic intelligence entities to include: homegrown violent extremism and domestic terrorism; cyber-security; social media driven foreign influence campaigns; international terrorism; immigration enforcement; transnational drug trafficking, transportation security; and domestic intelligence gathering and information sharing activities. The class will include extensive discussion on the privacy and civil liberty implications of current homeland security efforts. Students will be expected to stay up-to-date on current events.