LAW 7310 - Law and Policy Natl Security

Credit Hours: 3

The goal of this course is to provide students with a thorough understanding of the strategic, political, legal and organizational challenges associated with the defense of the U.S. homeland, the efforts that are under way to meet these challenges and possible policy options. The course starts by examining the range of potential threats to the U.S. homeland, focusing on potential terrorist acts. The course then examines strategies and means for addressing these threats, including both military and non-military options. The course goes on to analyze organizational issues and impediments to effective policy coordination. Finally, the course addresses the implications of homeland security challenges and policies for constitutional rights, legal protections and civil liberties.