HLSS302 - Introduction to Homeland Security and Defense

After successfully completing this course, you will be able to:

CO-1: Describe homeland security as defined in the U.S. national security strategies and policies.

CO-2: Assess U.S. critical infrastructure protection programs.

CO-3: Examine risk management in homeland security operations.

CO-4: Examine the capabilities and limitations of intelligence to support homeland security efforts.

CO-5: Critique the homeland security system’s capability to meet forecast and emergent future challenges.

Forum Discussions – 25 percent

Each week, a discussion question is provided and posts should reflect an assimilation of the readings. Students are required to provide a substantive initial post by Thursday at 11:55 pm ET and respond to two (2) or more classmates by Sunday 11:55 pm ET. Forum posts are graded on timeliness, relevance, knowledge of the weekly readings, and the quality of original ideas.

Midterm Assignment - 20 percent

This written assignment consists of students developing a research paper of 5 pages total to fully respond to two questions based on concepts of homeland security and homeland defense as well as national security strategy formulation. Reputable and scholarly sources are to be utilized when writing the paper and they must be cited in APA style.

Progress Assignment - 25 percent

This written assignment consists of students developing a research paper of 5 pages total to fully respond to two questions on risk management and cyber-security. Reputable and scholarly sources are to be utilized when writing the paper and they must be cited in APA style.

Final Assignment – 30 percent

This written assignment is comprised of addressing intelligence efforts in supporting the homeland security enterprise as well as future challenges. Reputable and scholarly sources are to be utilized when writing the paper and they must be cited in APA style.

All required readings are located in the Lessons tab of the classroom.