CJUS 325 - Homeland Security/Emer Service

Institution:

Lake Superior State University

Subject:

Criminal Justice

Description:

This course will prepare all graduates from a variety of majors to understand how homeland security impacts the US political system as a whole, but especially from the standpoint of emergency response and preparedness. Investigates the impact of the federal homeland security apparatus on emergency response organizations at the state and local level. Includes a historical review of "homeland security" measures beginning in WWI and through WWII and the Korean War. Especially reviews the security situation during the Cold War. The course deals with the federal agencies usually not associated with homeland security, such as DEA, ATF, the military departments, FAA, CDC, the National Guard Bureau, and the DOD. Prerequisite: pre-criminal Justice Core (PCJ) and junior standing. Students from other majors are encouraged to enroll with permission of instructor. (3,0) 3

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.lssu.edu

Phone Number:

(906) 632-6841

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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