CRJ 101 - Homeland Security

Institution:

Westmoreland County Community College

Subject:

Criminal Justice

Description:

This course provides a broad overview of homeland security and homeland defense as undertaken in the United States since 9/11. The goal is to provide the students with an overview of a generally accepted body of knowledge required of the homeland security professional. The course focuses on the enemy, why they hate us and the threat they pose; the homeland security policies and procedures enacted since 9/11; the key players at the federal and state and local levels. Successful students will received four certifications from the Federal Emergency Management Administration in Incident Command and the National Incident Management System.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.westmoreland.edu

Phone Number:

(724) 925-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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