HSEM 250 - Homeland Security Law and Policy

3 Credits

This course is designed to give the student an overview of various statutes, regulations, constitutional law, and common law associated with Homeland Security. This course examines emergency response, weapons of mass destruction, local government powers, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Department of Homeland Security, civil rights, international anti-terrorism efforts, Homeland Security Act of 2002, and the Patriot Act. Students will be introduced to the legalities and ethics relevant to organizing for counterterrorism, investigating terrorism and other national security threats, crisis and consequence management.

Instructor Permission Required Yes
Fees

Quarters Typically Offered
Summer Online
Winter Online
Designed to Serve Those wishing to serve or already serving in an Emergency management role.
Active Date 20220330T15:34:10

Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 25
Contact Hours: Lecture 33
Total Contact Hours 33
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline

Emergency Management and the Homeland Security Act of 2002
Homeland Security from a Local, State and Federal Perspective
Partnerships with Homeland Security
Ethical, legal and social Issues
Anti-terrorism Investigation and the Fourth Amendment
National Response Framework (NRF)/National Incident Management System (NIMS)
USA Patriot Act
Robert T. Stafford Act
Critical Infrastructure Protection and Cybersecurity

Student Learning Outcomes
Compare and contrast an effective policy with a poor policy.

Discuss ethical, legal, and social issues in Homeland Security.

Examine local, state, and federal dynamics involved with the introduction and implementation of new laws and regulations.

Explain laws and legal issues related to a disaster risk problem.

Describe important statutes and policies enacted post 9-11and their impact on emergency management.