PADM 514 Domestic and International Terrorism
Provides an overview of the domestic and global issues related to homeland security. The course also includes a general introduction to the overt as well as underlying ideology, history, reasons, and causes of terrorism. Both domestic and international terrorism are discussed. Domestic hate groups also receive particular attention. The roles of politics and the media are discussed. Students are exposed to the philosophies of terrorists and terrorism. Counter-terrorism is also discussed at length.