Mar 28, 2024  
Course/Program Inventory 
    
Course/Program Inventory

CRMJ 1355 - Understanding Terrorism



Credit hours: 3

Course Description:
This course will introduce students to the study of terrorism, and will provide a basic knowledge of the history and politics of terrorism as well as explore contemporary terrorism events.  The course will review major theories and organizations in the field of domestic and international terrorism.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:

  1. Identify the major historical terrorism events affecting the United States.
  2. Identify contemporary terrorism events affecting the United States.
  3. Identify major terrorist organizations and their objectives and activities.
  4. Identify law enforcements response to terrorism in the United States.
  5. Understand how terrorism reflects the politics of a region.