School of Continuing Studies: Homeland Security
2008-2009 Academic Year
750
and technology, and policy issues and balances that must be resolved to deny or
diminish terrorists' capabilities to attack the US homeland. The course will also
examine key missions, elements, and planning principles of homeland security,
the role of science and technology in protecting the US homeland, and the key
bureaucratic and policy issues that must be resolved to use information and
capabilities effectively in protecting the US homeland as balanced against civil
liberties.
HMLS 470 Maritime and Border Security II
Prerequisite: HMLS 370. This course will examine the role of maritime security
in terms of protecting the homeland of the United States and other countries who
are members of the International Maritime Organization (IMO). The primary
focus will be on the ISPS Code and the Maritime Transportation Security Act.
HMLS 499 Homeland Security Practicum (Director's approval required)
The practicum may include job-related field projects, integrative analyses of
professional literature and published research, original research, original research
projects, and comprehensive project proposals by third parties. In all cases, the
practicum is intended to demonstrate an extensive understanding of the topic area
selected, the ability to develop an integrative and systemic analysis of a problems,
and the ability to identify appropriate solutions and recommendations. A written
report documenting all aspects of the project will be presented for faculty
approval. This course is to be taken during the student's last year of study.