Homeland Security Administration (HSA)

HSA 401        3 units  
Introduction to Homeland Security  
54 hours lecture  
Grading: letter grade.  

This course will introduce students to the vocabulary and important components of Homeland Security. It will include the importance of the agencies associated with Homeland Security and their interrelated duties and relationships. It will examine historical events and state, national and international laws that impact Homeland Security. The most critical threats confronting Homeland Security will be examined.

HSA 402        3 units  
Intelligence Analysis/Security Mgmt  
54 hours lecture  
Grading: letter grade.  

This course examines intelligence analysis and its indispensable relationship to the security management of terrorist attacks, man-made disasters and natural disasters. It examines vulnerabilities of the national defense and private sectors, as well as the threats posed to these institutions by terrorists, man-made disasters and natural disasters. Students will examine issues regarding intelligence support of homeland security measures and explore how the intelligence community operates.

HSA 403        3 units  
Transportation and Border Security  
54 hours lecture  
Grading: letter grade.  

This course provides an in-depth view of modern border and transportation security. Specific topics include security for seaports, ships, aircraft, trains, trucks, pipelines, buses and other transportation modes. The course focuses on the technology needed to detect terrorists and their weapons as well as discussion on legal, economic, political and cultural aspects of the problem.