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Homeland Security and Terrorism Studies
| “I've taken a few online courses in this field but this is the best one yet. All of the others have been multiple choice driven with little to no feedback from the instructor. This has been a much better experience.” |
—Christopher
Johnson |
| “These classes are great for both students and professionals looking to expand their knowledge in the realm of Homeland Security. The great part about these classes is that they are designed to be completed at your own, reasonable pace. Joe Ruffini is very knowledgeable and has been extremely helpful.” |
—Sarah
Johnson |
We offer a BUILD YOUR OWN Homeland Security and Terrorism Studies certificate(s) that can be earned when you take any four classes listed below. You get to choose the courses you want to take and you can earn more than one certificate by taking four different courses
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Homeland Security—Introduction
This course analyzes homeland security strategies,
objectives, policies, procedures and key players including
the wars in Iraq/Afghanistan and the war against Islamist
terrorism.
Homeland Security—Law Enforcement & Intelligence
Processes
This course focuses two
major areas key to America’s
homeland security and defense efforts:
US Law and the Intelligence community.
Homeland Security—Interagency Processes
This course examines the U.S. government’s
interagency process: what is it comprised
of, how does it work, who are the primary players
and what are the challenges associated with bringing
numerous agencies/activities together to perform
effectively as one body.
Homeland Security—Strategic Communications
This course examines the fundamentals
of U.S. strategic communication and its major
role in our world leadership, national strategies,
foreign policy objectives, military operations,
and efforts to combat & defeat terror.
Global Security—Asymmetric Threats
This course introduces students to
transnational, asymmetric warfare,
as conducted by terror organizations such as
al Qaeda, Hamas & Hezbollah,
by scrutinizing asymmetric war’s tactics,
techniques and procedures.
Global Security—Comparative Assessment
I
This course analyzes the defense strategies,
policies/procedures employed by Canada,
Mexico, France, Germany, Japan, Pakistan and India
and assesses their viability or success if they
were to be adopted by the U.S.
Global Security—Comparative
Assessment II
This course analyzes defense strategies, policies/procedures employed by
Israel, Russia and the United Kingdom and assesses their viability or success
if they were to be adopted by the U.S.
Terror
Organizations—Introduction
This
course examines the creation, evolution,
modus operandi and political savvy
of four major terrorist organizations:
Al Qaeda, Hamas, Hezbollah and the
Tamil Tigers.
Terror Organizations—Politics & Military
This course examines the two arms of
terror groups that work side-by-side but are openly
independent of one another: the armed, militant
wing and the political, “peaceful” one.
Terror Attacks—Psychological Effects & Management
of Fear
This course examines the psychological
effects
of terror attacks upon populations.
It delves into the near and long-term
effects
of mass casualty attacks as seen in
the September 2004 Islamist attack
against the Middle School # 1 in Beslan,
Russia.
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These ONLINE classes offer:
- Flexible and progressive online learning format
- Immediate, real-world application
- A variety of class topics
- A pace that works with your schedule
- In-depth interactions with expert instructors
- Collaboration with course participants
Our certificate can assist in your professional advancement, prepare you for a career in homeland security, and provide you with knowledge that is relevant in today’s world. Readings and discussions are extensive; assignments are relevant; your work is evaluated and scored; classes run every quarter; instructors are flexible. Topics covered are essential and timely for anyone in homeland security, emergency management, law enforcement, public safety, military, public administration, defense contracting, school administration and the public at large.
Participants who can demonstrate competence in homeland security can be granted credit for the Homeland Security: Introduction class towards the certificate. To earn this credit, participants must successfully complete the final project of this class.
For more information, please contact: Christine P. Dolan, 401-277-5388 or Christine@uri.edu
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