School of Continuing Studies: Homeland Security
2008-2009 Academic Year
748
MINOR OPTION 15-18 CREDITS
Electives (as needed to total 120 credits)
HMLS minor (18 credits)
HMLS 275, 315, 320, and 325; and any two HMLS courses
HMLS POST-BACCALAUREATE CERTIFICATE
Half of the 24 credits required must be earned at Tulane University. A minimum
2.00 grade point average is required in all course work. Courses taken for a
baccalaureate degree will not be accepted for transfer credit toward the certificate.
Only those courses successfully completed with a C or better after a student
receives a baccalaureate degree will be considered for transfer credit.
Courses required: HMLS 275, 315, 320, 325, 350, 360, 370, and 499
HOMELAND SECURITY COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
HMLS 275 Homeland Security: The National Challenge
The evolution of homeland security as a concept, and a legal framework, a
redirection of national policies and priorities is described. The political,
economic, and practical issues of implementation are examined. An overview of
the history of the terrorist threat and U.S. responses and an introduction to
fundamental policy legislation and documents, such as national security
strategies, homeland security decision directives, the National Response Plan, and
National Incident Management System is provided. The Department of Homeland
Security model of planning, protecting, responding, and recovering from a natural
disaster or terrorist attacks is described.
HMLS 315 Health and Medical Issues in Emergency Management
A study of the important health and medical management issues involved in crises
and emergencies presented for the non-medical emergency manager. The wide
range of medical and health issues inherent to crisis including biological,
radiological, nuclear events and emergencies are described. Methods for
integrating medical, public health, and psychological processes into emergency
management programs are discussed.
HMLS 320 Domestic and International Terrorism
This course introduces participants to various aspects of domestic and
international terrorist organizations. The student will be introduced to basic
principles of terrorist investigations, international and domestic security threats,
and the goals, motivational factors, targets, and tactics of terrorist organizations.
The student will learn techniques for evaluating an organization's vulnerability to
attacks that involve chemical, biological, explosive, radioactive weapons or
sabotage. Students will learn the current models, roles, and responsibilities of
local, state, and federal agencies in counter-terrorism investigations.
HMLS 325 Emergency Management
This course will examine core elements of emergency management in the context
of the science, law, medicine, and economics that confront 21st Century leaders in