Terrorism & Security

The global war on terror has created vast employment opportunities. As the world continues to focus its efforts on stopping terrorist threats the possibilities for employment within security fields will continue to expand. A certificate in Terrorism and Security means that you are knowledgeable about the legal and procedural processes involved with preventing attacks and the tools of an effective security system.

CRJ110: Introduction to Criminology

Credits: 3
Prerequisite: None

This course introduces the student to the dynamic field of criminology which is constantly changing because of research studies, Supreme Court rulings, governmental policy and the current events of everyday life. Criminologists spend their career trying to understand what drives people to commit crime. This introductory course will provide insights into the answers for many of these questions, and will help students to think critically about law and justice. At the end of this course, students should have developed a critical perspective toward the social and legal institutions entrusted with crime control.

CRJ120: Introduction to Law Enforcement

Credit: 3
Prerequisites: None

The purpose of this course is to equip the criminal justice student with a complete and practical set of procedures and techniques that are needed for understanding policing in America. This course reflects the changing times in which we live, and the tremendous challenges facing law enforcement officers each day. The specter of terrorism and homeland security are emphasized in this course, as well as what the police are doing to prevent, and react to, any future attacks.

CRJ210: Criminal Investigations

Credits: 3
Prerequisite: CRJ110

This course is to serve as a comprehensive introduction and overview of criminal investigation. This course provides the student with a logical framework and a systematic approach for understanding the investigative process. This course places special emphasis on investigations involving injury, death, sex-related offences, crimes against children and terrorism.

CRJ460: Investigation of Terrorism

Credits: 3
Prerequisite: CRJ210

The Global War on Terror has posed new challenges for law enforcement organizations to contribute, along with military forces, to the security of the United States. The purpose of this course is to offer the latest information on the technology, weapons (including weapons of mass destruction), transportation modes of terrorists and profiles of terrorists themselves. Likely trends in 21st Century terrorism and the law enforcement response are also discussed.

CRJ493: Security Systems, Procedures and Developments

Credits: 3
Prerequisite: CRJ120

This course covers the diverse components of an effective security system, including the relationship between private security and policing, technology and the structure of security operations. Security issues discussed range from security equipment and design theory to security management practices. This course discusses the ramifications of security in the United States as it relates to cargo and travel security, potential areas of attack and target hardening techniques and the use of current technologies to combat new threats. Traditional physical and guard security is covered in addition to the advances in the electronic and computer security areas including biometric security, access control and closed-circuit television (CCTV) surveillance advances.

Other Arts & Science Certificate Programs

• Criminal Investigations
• Criminal Justice
• Forensic Investigations
• Law Enforcement
• Terrorism & Security

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